Subitango .....

Today we spent an interesting and enjoyable afternoon at the Quays Theatre in The Lowry, Salford.

The quartet Tango Siempre provided the music for a display of traditional and authentic tango dance. The show being called Subitango.

Four professional dancers delighted us with their performance of classical tangos, milongas, vaises and contemporary pieces.

Argentinean Guillermo Rozenthuler sang some haunting and sad tango songs - most tango songs are sad - about loss or having to go away ...

If you have a chance go and see the show - and - enjoy !

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PhotoHunt - Bridges

The PhotHunt theme this week is BRIDGES.

You'll find plenty at the old Manchester Docks which is now part of the Lowry Centre - a redeveloped area with shops, museums and apartment blocks.

Some years ago you would have found ocean going vessels berthed here ..

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Manchester United F.C.

The Manchester United football stadium as seen across the water from the Lowry Centre at Salford.

Sunday saw the "REDS" beat Liga de Quito of Ecuador in the FIFA Club World Cup held in Yokohama Japan.

Wayne Rooney scored the only goal of the match in the 73rd minute. 

Some very happy fans here in Manchester this weekend ...

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BBC

Certain sections of the BBC are being relocated from London to Manchester.

This is the BBC site under construction near the Lowry Centre, Salford, Manchester

I would imagine  that it will take some time before this site is completed.

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The Bridge

This foot bridge links the Lowry Centre across the old Manchester Docks  to the Imperial War Museum North and further on to Old Trafford home of Manchester United Football Club.

This bridge can be raised to allow ships to pass under.

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Which way ??

Which way to go - such a choice ??

Canada Geese captured down in the Lowry Centre.

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Sitting on the side of the dock ..

This lot are waiting for something to happen - not sure what ?

Picture taken at the old Manchester Docks - now the Lowry Centre.

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The Lowry

This is the entrance to  The Lowry ( Salford Quays ) where you will find theatres, bars, conference centre, wedding venue and of course art exhibitions including those our local artist L.S.Lowry.

Very modern - the Lowry Centre is based in the old Manchester and Salford Docks which ceased to operate several years ago - in fact part of my job in a Shipping Company ( late 1960's ) was to take documents down to the docks from our office in the centre of Manchester.

How things have changed - this area has a modern shopping outlet and hundreds of apartments plus museums and a boating club.

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39 Steps

Last night we went to the  Lowry Centre in Salford to watch the play " The 39 Steps  " ( from the book written by John Buchan )

People may remember the Hitchcock version - well this was nothing like it - it was a spoof and really hilarious . The play has a cast of four who play the hundred plus parts . A winner of the best new comedy - Laurence Olivier Award 2007

The play is now playing the West End and Broadway per the information sheet - I did not purchase a programme so am unaware who the actors are  but can recommend the show as being first class ..

Nederlands Dans Theater 1

Last night I had the pleasure of attending a performance of the Nederlands Dans Theater 1 at The Lowry , Salford Quays

They performed " Silent Screen " ( Lightfoot León  2003 ) and  " Toss of a Dice "  ( Jiri Kylián 1997 )

This was my first taste of modern dance - and I was very impressed with the performance and the content of the works. Would recommend anyone to go and see them - a pleasant evening was had.