With band members coming from Manchester, Salford and Macclesfield, Joy Division are an integral part of the city's musical history. Play 'New Dawn Fades' will be hitting the stage at a number of venues across Greater Manchester and Cheshire to tell the story of both the influential post-punk band and the city.
This fascinating production weaves the tale of Joy Division into 1,500 years of Manchester's history. It's guided by Tony Wilson (Lee Joseph) who interviews figures from the city's past including Karl Marx, astronomer Dr John Dee and the Sex Pistols in his own unique way.
The play had rave reviews when first performed at the 2013 Greater Manchester Fringe Festival and is to be showcased at a number of interesting venues:
May 8 and May 9 - MADS Theatre, Macclesfield.
A lovely theatre set in the market town of Macclesfield but just twenty minutes from Manchester city centre on the train and ten minutes from the station.
May 20 - The Met, Bury.
One of Greater Manchester's foremost theatres, full of character and with a superb programme of shows. It's easily reached by Metrolink.
May 22 - The Dancehouse, Manchester.
Bringing together a mix of dance, music, theatre and comedy, the Dancehouse on Oxford Road is a great place to catch new stuff. If you've never visited, you'll love it.
Get tickets for the MADS Theatre and Dancehouse shows, and for the Met performance.
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