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Damon Albarn's Monkey opera to open Manchester International Festival

Damon Albarn's opera 'Monkey: Journey To The West' will open the Manchester International Festival, from 28 June to 15 July, with a Chinese circus troupe and Shaolin Monks.…

CMU Editorial • 23 Mar 2007

Gigs & Festivals

Gorillaz' Monkey show UK dates

Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's 'Monkey - Journey To The West' circus show will open the Manchester International Festival on 28 June 2007.…

CMU Editorial • 20 Sep 2006

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Gorillaz take on Chinese classic

Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett are adapting a Chinese literary classic for a circus production, 'Monkey: Journey to the West', premiering at the Manchester International Festival on 28 June 2007.…

CMU Editorial • 01 Mar 2006

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Gorillaz to play Demon Days live in Manchester

Gorillaz will perform their album Demon Days in full over five nights at the Manchester Opera House from 1 to 5 November.…

CMU Editorial • 20 Sep 2005