Events in Rochdale - Arts

Chimera is presenting two operas of complete contrast in time and style, but both exploring the timeless delights of love and affection - 'The Telephone' by Gian Menotti and 'Dido & Aeneas' by Henry Purcell - Novello Edition.

‘The Telephone’ – A one-act opera comedy for two singers. Ben is trying to ask Lucy to marry him but the telephone – an awkward third party in the relationship - is always ringing at the crucial time, and the clueless Lucy is lost in endless chatter. ‘Dido and Aeneas’ – When Aeneas and his crew are shipwrecked in Carthage, he and Dido, the Queen of Carthage, fall in love. However, when Aeneas leaves Carthage to found the new Rome, Dido dies from a broken heart.

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Join the craze that’s catching on all over the world – drum circles! They’re fun, exhilarating, and no prior experience is necessary. With our drum circle facilitators, you’ll be keeping a steady beat in no time. The drum circle is for all ages, so bring the family. All you need is your hands – we’ll supply everything else.

Join the craze that’s catching on all over the world – drum circles! They’re fun, exhilarating, and no prior experience is necessary. With our drum circle facilitators, you’ll be keeping a steady beat in no time. The drum circle is for all ages, so bring the family. All you need is your hands – we’ll supply everything else.

A family friendly workshop. Taking inspiration from our exhibitions, join artist Alan Birch to make your own print.

Suitable for children over 7 years old. Bookings: Two weeks prior to the event date.

A family firendly workshop. Join a member of the Library Service for an under 5’s storytelling session inspired by our exhibitions. Bookings: Two weeks prior to the event date.

Entries welcome from all, in their appropriate age group, who reside, work or attend a school, college or registered Youth Community Facility within a 7 mile radius of Rochdale Town Hall. Offical entry form available in October 2008.

3 weeks of performances in Music, Speech, Dance and Drama will be performed from Wednesday 25 February 2009 to Wednesday 18 March 2009.

Join us for this one-of-a-kind, off-the-wall, completely bonkers adaptation of one of the greatest of all musical theatre works from the wreck of The Old Hacienda, to the grafitti-daubed Slums of Moss Side, pursued by Daleks, enemies of God and dogged by the unreliability of mobile phone network coverage, travel across manchester in a thrilling tale that is, truly, as old as time (or the Christian calendar, at least).

LIVE performance of the classic Stephen Schwartz ('Wicked') musical based on the gospel according to St. Matthew, with a contemporary rock twist. Featuring live rock band + starring James Tarkenter (local upcoming musician with rock band Circle Game) as Jesus and Martin Kelly (world-renowned vocalist and performer) under the direction of Stuart A. Crowther.

Tickets available NOW from the above contacts - book early to avoid disappointment :)

A family firendly workshop. Join the artist Karen Medddick to create your own collage inspired by the People’s Art exhibition. Bookings: Two weeks prior to the event date.

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