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The hugely popular Manchester Comedy Festival returns for the ninth year to put a smile on your face!
The festival is a celebration of the vibrant comedy scene in Manchester and the city's appetite for laughter. One man shows, sketches, films, improvisation and much more will be packed into the ten days of the festival.
This year, the festival boasts some famous names including Jimmy Carr, Russell Howard and Dylan Moran, home-grown heroes Jason Manford, Justin Moorhouse and Paddy McGuiness and some of the circuit's hottest talent from the likes of Jim Jeffries, Richard Herring, Brendon Burns and Rhod Gilbert.
The Manchester Comedy Festival takes place between October 16 - 26.
When?
October 16-26, 2008.
Where?
Various venues. See here for more details.
How much?
Ticket prices vary. For bookings, visit Ticketmaster.co.uk
The NBA's New Jersey Nets, The Miami Heat, New Orleans Hornets and Washington Wizards will play preseason games in Barcelona, Berlin, London and Paris in October as part of NBA Europe Live.
For many basketball fans, this is an unique opportunity to view a NBA game live and to experience the exhilaration and fast-paced nature of this hugely popular sport.
The teams arrive at The O2 arena on 12 October with play starting at 7:00pm.
When?
October 12, 2008 - 7:00pm.
Where?
The O2
Drawdock Road,
Greenwich,
London, SE100BB.
How much?
£30 - £250
Bookings through Ticketmaster.co.uk
September 30th 2008 02:30
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park boasts 500 acres of historic 18th and 19th centuries gardens and parkland. This international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture sets out to challenge, inspire, inform and delight.
Amongst a stunning setting, art and nature are brought together for visitors to discover and enjoy with ever-changing exhibitions, four indoor galleries, all-weather visitor centre with restaurant, coffee bar and shop.
When?
Open daily.
Where?
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
West Bretton,
Wakefield WF4 4LG.
How much?
Free entry.
September 17th 2008 04:15
The Carriageworks is located on Millennium square in Leeds and houses an exciting mix of plays, musicals, dance, film, exhibitions, community events and workshops
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September 16th 2008 02:40
The Manchester Velodrome is the National Cycling Centre, the primary indoor Olympic cycle track in the UK and widely regarded as one of the world's finest and fastest board tracks
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September 15th 2008 03:00
The Courtauld Institute of Art at the University of London is one of the worlds leading centres for the study of the history and conservation of art and architecture
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The City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds is one of the longest running and best-preserved music halls in Britain
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CUBE, the Centre for the Urban Built Environment in Manchester is one of the most exciting art, architecture, and design centres in Europe
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Kensington Palace, a part of the Historic Royal Palaces, has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century and birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria. It was also the former home of the late Princess Diana and one of London's most popular tourist destinations
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The no.1 UK girl band, Girls Aloud, will perform a special concert at Harewood House this summer in support of their smash hit album Tangled Up, featuring the hit songs "Call The Shots" and "Sexy No No No
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