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Mon 28 iLiKETRAiNS-Kyte-Married To The Sea 7.15 Lancaster Library. Tickets from http://www.seetickets.com/
28 Live Band: 'The Detectives' 9pm to 11.30pm The Penny Bank, Lancaster Town Centre/ Admission free. The Detectives play a mixture of well known and quirky covers in a variety of styles from the 1920's to 1990's (mainly 1950's to 1980's). Dave - acoustic guitar, bass, piano, vocals; Greg - drums, bongos, percussion; Lynn – saxes, flute, piccolo, clarinet, piano; Rob - electric and acoustic guitars, bass and vocals. Tel: 0775 4426622
   
Tue 29 & Wed 30 Michael FraynPOSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS: ‘Copenhagen’ by Michael Frayn. 7.30pm. The Gregson. Lancaster. £8.00 A dramatisation of the historic meeting in Copenhagen in 1941 between two physicists – one German, one Danish. The two men were old friends and colleagues who found themselves on opposite sides in a world war and embroiled in the race to create the atomic bomb. Why did they meet?A play about friendship and moral responsibility, takeing us on a journey through the dilemma that beset such men in today’s world. ‘Copenhagen’ received the Evening Standard Award for best play of 1998 and also won the Tony Award in the USA in 2000. Freehold Theatre Company, directed by Alan Mathews.
   
Tue 29 & Wed 30

Gravity and LevitySHIFT by Gravity and Levity. 8pm. Nuffield Theatre, Lancaster University. LA1 4YW. £8/£6 concessions. Breathtaking performers Gravity & Levity present an enthralling evening of dance. SHIFT uses a moving set of wooden planks and steel bars to create a vertigo inducing framework suspending the dancers from beams above the stage. Gravity & Levity brings together a wealth of British talent, including Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, the duo behind the legendary STOMP – now playing to sell-out crowds around the world. www.nuffieldtheatre.com email boxoffice@nuffieldtheatre.com tel: 01524 594151 text: 07810 082832

   
Tue 29 'On the Verge'. 7.30pm, Gregson, Moor Lane. 'On the Verge' documentary tells the story of one of the most persistent and imaginative campaigns to emerge out of the UK's anti-war movement and direct action scene. It follows a group of Brighton activists in their campaign to shut down weapons manufacturer EDO-MBM, who make parts for weapons used against Palstinians and Iraqis. Followed by discussion with Smash Edo activists. Donations welcome.
www.schnews.org.uk/schmovies/index-on-the-verge.htm
29 Round Midnight (jazz). The John O Gaunt.
   
Wed 30 -Fri May 2 Heysham operatic Society
Heysham operatic Society present Die Fledermaus
. 7.15pm. Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster £9. Heysham Operatic Society, well known for their Gilbert and Sullivan productions, are venturing into the world of opera, with this production of Strauss’ light-hearted opera, Die Fledermaus. Strauss’ famous score together with a company of well-known local artistes and singers will
contribute to a memorable evening’s performance for all. Tel: 01524 64695
   
Wed 30 HotchaHotcha (Gypsy Jazz). 12.45pm. The Platform in Morecambe. Until approximately 1.30pm. Admission is free but donations are welcome.
30 Heysham Neighbourhood Council's AGM and Quarterly Public Meeting. 7.30pm Heysham Youth & Community Centre (Pre-School). All welcome.
30 Sold to the Sky. John O Gaunt, Lancaster
   

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