Black Toffee return to Manchester with a run of performances of their latest production, Parallel, at Hope Mill Theatre. Parallel is a thought-provoking and innovative new play, which tours the North of England this Autumn, co-produced by Harrogate Theatres. Anna is stranded. Beth came for a think. C just wants some kip. Three women meet…
The critically acclaimed hit stage version of The Full Monty is back, coming to Manchester’s Opera House from 31 October until 5 November. In 1997, a British film about six out-of-work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm becoming one of the most successful British films ever made. The story still…
Major revival of Hugh Whitemore’s celebrated story of Alan Turing Hugh Whitemore’s Tony-nominated play Breaking The Code is set for a major revival as BAFTA award-winning actor Daniel Rigby takes on the role of mathematical genius Alan Turing. Manchester born Rigby leads a cast of eight in the Royal Exchange’s new production of this compelling…
A new production of the timeless story of love, despair and hope, Ghost The Musical, is set to open at Manchester’s Palace Theatre, running from 25 to 29 October. The new, reimagined production, which takes inspiration from the classic movie, featuring an expanded book, new music and original staging, is presented by Bill Kenwright. The…
Peppa Pig and her pals are back in new live stage show Peppa Pig’s Surprise that comes to the Palace Theatre, Manchester in October. It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and her younger brother George but no matter…
Roald Dahl’s tale coming to Manchester The hilarious stage adaption of the classic children’s tale George’s Marvellous Medicine is coming to Manchester’s Opera House from 15-19 November 2016. First published in 1981 George’s Marvellous Medicine is one of Dahl’s funniest and most exciting stories all about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine…
Want to explore the language, history and use of swearing in modern and historical society? Well this could be right up your alley. Waterside Arts Centre Sale will be hosting Swear School, an informative, foul-mouthed and fast-paced show exploring just that. Punk poet Thick Richard (aka Matthew Duffy) will be taking audiences through an A-Z…
Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre will be hosting seven new plays and four debates as part of the B!rth Festival, running 19-22 October. A creative partnership with The Oglesby Charitable Trust, B!rth is an international theatre festival designed to generate debate on a global scale. Bringing together leading voices from the worlds of art, science, academia,…
With Strictly Come Dancing recently returning to the small screen, it’s perfect timing for Keep Dancing to reach the Palace Theatre. In many ways, it’s taken substantial inspiration from the award winning BBC show – the staircase, the band, glitterball and the voiceover all featuring heavily. Not to mention former Strictly professionals Robin Windsor and…
Fresh from winning a Silver Medal at the Rio Olympic Games, gymnast and Strictly Come Dancing champ Louis Smith is to guest star in Keep Dancing at the Palace Theatre, Manchester – a new show celebrating the world of Ballroom and Latin dance. Louis won the 2012 series of Strictly Come Dancing, and guest stars…
