Acclaimed dance-theatre show Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me) is coming to the Lowry this week – and we’ve got two tickets to give away (including a pre- or post-show drink). The performance is based on John Milton’s epic poem, Paradise Lost, which dates back to the 17th century. However this performance sees Ben Duke, artistic director of the Lost Dog theatre and dance company, transforming the famous text into a one-man show with a difference. Award-winning Duke plays all the characters in the performance himself, and the show has been nominated for a South Bank Sky Arts Award for Dance. Read our full preview here.

To be in with a chance of winning two tickets to see Ben Duke in Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me) at the Lowry – plus a pre- or post-show drink – simply send an email to competitions [at] ManchesterWire [dot] co [dot] uk with your name, age, phone number and the answer to the following question. Please write ‘Paradise Lost competition‘ in the subject line. Competition closes at midnight on Tuesday 12 July, and winners will be contact on Wednesday 13 July.

Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me) is based on an epic 17th poem by:-

a. John Milton

b. Martina Cole

c. Karl Marx

Thu 14 Jul, The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ. Tel: 0843 208 6000, 8pm, £14, www.thelowry.com

Thu 14 Jul
Words:
Ruth Allan
Published on:
Fri 1 Jul 2016