This production, directed by Peter Mimmack, is the perfect introduction to this classic performance. The very special outdoor location simply adds to the the enjoyable experience. And because seating is out doors, remember to bring a low-back chair or rug to sit on.

Fletcher Moss Gardens is on Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester and is easy to access by public transport.

Show times are as follows:-

Friday 31st July, 2009 7.30pm
Saturday 1st August, 2009 3pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 2nd August 2009 6.30pm

Tickets can be booked on QuayTickets.com and you can find out more about Heartbreak Productions Emma from their website.

Manchester has a well deserved reputation for arts and culture in the city. It has exciting range of different theatres and throughout the year Manchester is home to a wide variety of productions – from classical to contemporary. However, the 24:7 Theatre Festival is something exciting and different, and well worth a look.

Launched in 2004, the 24:7 Theatre Festival is an annual festival of new writing for theatre.

Around 20 60 minutes theatre productions are planned to take place during the week long festival which showcases new and original work by talented writers and performers.

Performances will take place in Pure in The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 and at New Century House, Corporation Street, Manchester M60 4ES. Both venues are located near bus and Metrolink stops and a variety of parking options can be found in the area.

A full schedule of events is still being finalised and up to date event details can be found on the festival website, 247theatrefestival.co.uk.

From 15th July until 2nd August (No performances on 19th, 20th or 27th July) a diverse cast of artists, including members of Zimbabwean company Theatre Under Fire, will be fusing text, a capella singing, drumming and dance into a dynamic and thought-provoking 21st Century production.

This is an amazing theatre production that takes place out of doors, in the park itself. To find out more about the performance visit the Heaton Park website.

The company that brought theatre into Heaton Park, and has enthralled audiences for 15 years with productions such as Dracula-the Blood Count, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Blue Remembered Hills, Romeo and Juliet, Three Musketeers, Arthur-King of the Britons, Robin Hood, the Wizard of Oz and Toad on roller blades (you missed that??) are ready to delight, enchant and amaze once more.

A pulsating heartbeat of African rhythms leads you deep into the woods to witness the witches’ supernatural prophecy and the descent of the Macbeths into madness, as they embark on their crazed journey of ambition and murder. Macbeth is directed by Caroline Clegg.

For more information about Feelgood Theatre visit their website, Feelgood Theatre.co.uk. Tickets can be obtained from quaytickets.com or by calling 0870 428 0785.

Concessions, family tickets and group discounts are available. Not suitable for under 8’s.

If you plan to travel to Heaton Park by public transport, the park is on several bus routes and Heaton Park, on the Bury line, is the nearest Metrolink stop. Heaton Park Metrolink stop is around 10 minutes from central Manchester. For more guidance on getting to Heaton Park visit the guide on the Heaton Park website.

The Met is one of 200 venues that applied to participate in the scheme and it was one of only 99 successful applicants.

The scheme will be launched by the Met during the week commencing Monday 16th February, 2009. Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, and some restrictions do apply.

Tickets for the following shows will be available as part of the scheme:-

Houdini’s Suitcase (Wed 18 Feb)
Beef by John Godber (Thu 26 Feb)
Poles Apart (Thu 12 Mar)
The Nothing Show (Sat 14 Mar)
The Devil’s Doctor (Sat 14 Mar)
To Break a Man (Sat 14 Mar)
Sandman (Sat 14 Mar)
The Man Who Was Hamlet (Wed 18 Mar)
A Funny Valentine (Thu 26 Mar)
Spoonface Steinberg (Wed 8 Apr)

Others will be added in the following months. Full and up to date details of the scheme and forthcoming shows and events at the Met, can be found on The Met website.

The Met, is located in Market Street, Bury BL9 0BW and is no more than 5 minutes walk from Bury bus station and Bury Metrolink station.