Bertrand Lesca and Nasi Voutsas return to HOME Manchester with One, the third production in their trilogy of shows on contemporary political questions. The production of One follows their shows Eurohouse and Palmyra at Home Manchester’s 2017 Orbit Festival. One looks at the polarisation of politics today in an immediate, accessible form. Beginning amid the ruins…
A group of 14 singers from across Manchester have won roles in the Jerry Choir in a new production of Jerry Springer – The Opera. Jerry Spring – The Opera comes to Manchester in August 2019, almost 15 years since the last show was performed in the UK. The production will run at Hope Mill…
A new stage production of The Exorcist is coming to Manchester Opera House during a UK tour presented by Bill Kenwright. The nationwide tour of the spine-tingling The Exorcist will open in September 2019, coming to Manchester from 22-26 October. The Exorcist, based on the best-selling novel by William Peter Blatty, is inspired by true…
The Palace Theatre, Manchester, will host a run of 9-5 The Musical, currently playing to sell-out audiences in London’s West End. 9-5 The Musical is written by Patricia Resnick, with music and lyrics by country icon Dolly Parton. It is directed by Jeff Calhoun, with choreography by Lisa Stevens, design by Tom Rogers, lighting design…
Artist and self-described ‘forward-facing fatso’ Scottee is returning to Home Manchester with his signature take on dance, Fat Blokes. The production returns to Home Mcr following its sell-out run last May and marks his third appearance at the Manchester venue after performing Bravado at their Orbit Festival in September 2017. What is Fat Blokes about?…
Shane Richie will appear as Archie Rice in a new production of John Osborne’s The Entertainer, coming to Manchester Opera House in October. The production of The Entertainer will be directed by Sean O’Connor and given a vibrant new setting for the first time since its premiere in 1957. What is The Entertainer about? 1983…
Manchester theatre venue The Talleyrand will host a two night run of Cal Jones’ The Conditioning, performed by Jack Lloyd and Cal Jones himself. The run follows a successful premiere for The Conditioning at Edinburgh Fringe last summer. The production will now be performed at new theatre and performance venue The Talleyrand in Levenshulme. The…
Jodie Prenger is to star in Abigail’s Party, Mike Leigh’s acclaimed comedy, when its major UK tour arrives at Manchester Opera House in April. What is Abigail’s Party about? Beverly (Jodie Prenger) and her husband Laurence are throwing a party for their newlywed neighbours, Tony and Angela. Joining them is highly strung Susan who’s been…
Angela Carter’s novel Wise Children comes to Home Manchester in a theatre production adapted and directed by Emma Rice. The world premiere production is brought to Home Manchester by Wise Children and The Old Vic, co-produced by Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Oxford Playhouse and York Theatre Royal. What is Wise Children about? It’s 23 April, Shakespeare’s…
The Full Monty lands at Manchester Opera House for a one-week run on 18 February 2019 as the story of six out-of-work, impoverished steelworkers from Sheffield comes to life. The Full Monty has become a hugely popular theatrical productions. The play about six out-of-work, impoverished steelworkers from Sheffield with nothing to lose took the world…
