Director, DJ, writer and broadcaster Don Letts will be at The Met this summer.
The Met in Bury announced plans for live audience shows in line with the government’s current roadmap.
The opening program for socially distant gigs begins on Thursday, May 27th with the nominations for the best duo at the BBC Folk Awards, Belshazzer’s Feast. Other highlights of the program include Mercury Prize nominee and I Am Kloot frontman John Bramwell, who will take the stage on Friday May 28, tracks from his debut solo album and Kloot classics.
Director, DJ, author and broadcaster Don Letts looks back on his extraordinary life on Saturday May 29th as part of his book tour There and Black Again. With stories of friendship with Bob Marley after sneaking into his hotel room and touring with The Clash, Don talks about Black Lives Matter, his new book, and his own path.
British singer-songwriter Hannah White will also perform on The Met’s opening weekend on Saturday May 29th, bringing her soulful blues and country sound with her. Hannah is a star on the rise.
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Families can enjoy a performance of How the Koala Learned to Hug, based on Steven Lee’s bestseller. This safe show from Covid features games, giggles, and songs and is suitable for ages 3+. Monday 31st May.
The first Thursday comedy returns on Thursday June 3, a night of silliness starring local Justin Moorhouse, BBC New Comedy Award finalist Alun Cochrane, Peter Brush and Hannah Silvester. Live comedy fans can look forward to double the fun as Mock the Week and Radio 4, regular and double Sony award winner Gary Delaney, present their ongoing work on Thursday June 10th.
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The Met’s Automatic bar and restaurant will reopen May 18 and will serve coffee, lunch, dinner, and pre- and post-show drinks in one of Bury’s most popular restaurants. Temperature checks, disposable systems, additional cleaning and table service are just some of the measures The Met takes to ensure that audiences have a safe and enjoyable experience in a safe environment from Covid.
Seating for shows is set up in cabaret-style tables so that audiences can enjoy live performances at a social distance and face masks are mandatory in common areas of the building.
Victoria Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, said, “After closing our doors more than a year ago, we are delighted to welcome the live audience back to our building for a season of socially distant performances.”
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