Prompt start. A genuine one-of-a-kind performer, Antony Hegarty shot to fame in 2005, when I Am A Bird Now beat a host of big names to win the prestigious Mercury Music Prize. Since then, the Chichester-born, New York-based singer with the extraordinary voice has collaborated with everyone from Lou Reed to Manhattan dance collective Hercules & Love Affair, before returning this year under his own name with The Crying Light, a breathtaking record about love, loss and the environment. Exclusively for the Festival, Antony is returning to his homeland for a pair of special concerts. The singer will be joined by the 36-piece Manchester Camerata, performing new arrangements by New York composer Nico Muhly of songs from across his career and beyond. And it will all take place in the beautiful Manchester Opera House, transformed for the evening by acclaimed lighting designer Paul Normandale. Book early or miss out on an unforgettable night. Duration 110 mins including one interval. « back to top » « close panel »

Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred as they encounter a new case to solve in their trade-mark Mystery Inc. style. Hold onto our seats as the adventure unfolds with perplexing clues, pirate ghosts and an abundance of Scooby snacks. « back to top » « close panel »

Have you ever been to a film musical and had the uncontrollable urge to burst into song? Sing-a-Long-a Annie continues the tradition of Irresistible Interactive Fun with a screening (with subtitles so everyone can join in) of the 1982 hit film starring Albert Finney, Tim Curry, Carol Burnett, a sweet little girl (in fact a whole orphanage-full) and a cute doggy. Add to that a fabulous score of great songs ("It's a Hard Knock Life", "Let's Go To The Movies", "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile", "Easy Street" and of course "Tomorrow"), and the chance to wear a bald pate (Daddy Warbucks), an ill-fitting ginger wig (Annie) or The Biggest Smile in town (if you want to be fully-dressed) and you have a guaranteed great night out. Expect all the Sing-a-long-a regulars - free goody bag, magic moments, fancy dress competition and the chance to cheer, boo and hiss to your heart's content. And, if you can't get your costume together, remember, it's what you wear from ear to ear and not from head to toe that maaaatters. Fancy dress - It’s not compulsory to dress up but many people do and it really adds to the fun. Dip into the wardrobe of your imagination and surprise us with your creation. The show lasts 2 hours 30 mins. « back to top » « close panel »

Sing-a-long-a Joseph takes the multi-million pound film of the original stage show and gives it the inimitable Sing-a-long-a treatment. Your host for the evening will lead you through a vocal warm-up, take you through your free ‘magic moments’ pack and suggest some fun actions and heckles for you to join in with. Then, as always, YOU are the stars of the show, as you sing your hearts out to the on-screen lyrics. The show lasts 2 hours 30 mins. « back to top » « close panel »

OFFER - SAVE SOME MONEY BY BUYING A FAMILY TICKET FOR £40. Noddy and his friends have been entertaining children for generations and it's easy to see why... with a cast of fun and memorable characters, good morals and a sprinkling of fun and magic. Noddy is a world full of charming characters who love to help each other play and learn. See Noddy and his Toy Town friends playing, laughing and learning about the world around them in this brand new, anniversary, live tour from Premier Stage Productions. « back to top » « close panel »

A concert of songs made famous by the likes of Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Max Bygraves, Vera Lynn and many more. A wonderful feelgood afternoon of music nostalgia and good old fashioned fun. Duration of the show - 2 hours. « back to top » « close panel »

ELVIS ON TOUR -THE LEGEND CONTINUES pays tribute to the early days of pure hip-swivelling rock n roll, the 68 Come Back Special and Elvis's Las Vegas performances. This production features LEE ‘MEMPHIS’ KING, the UK’s most successful Elvis impersonator, finalist in “The Worlds Greatest Elvis” and in the special edition of “The Weakest Link” both on BBC One TV. With his outstanding band and singers, his spectacular recreation of Elvis Presley on stage is a true 'must see'!! Don't miss it! PURE ENTERTAINMENT ! PURE ELVIS ! Running times: 7.30pm-8.30pm / 20 min interval / 8.50pm-10pm approximately. « back to top » « close panel »

One of the UK's most respected psychic comes to the Opera House for her first ever live tour. Those of you that watched her show 'Sally Morgan: Star Phychic' on ITV will know what's instore. Sally has given readings for the likes of Kym Marsh and Danny Dyer. « back to top » « close panel »

Rockin' On Heaven's Door sends shivers down the spine with spookily convincing portrayals of musical giants Presley, Orbison, Holly, Cochran and The Big Bopper. They are joined on stage by guest artiste Jerry Lee Lewis, whose piano bursts into 'flames' during 'Great balls of Fire'. Now in its 10th fantastic year, ROHD has received acclaim throughout the UK and Europe. Backed by a superb five piece band, this show delivers the feel-good factor from start to finish. ONE MILLION PEOPLE CAN'T BE WRONG! « back to top » « close panel »

Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson is an Australian comedian. Don’t miss this comedy feat armed with great new songs, and of course the old classics that has kept audiences laughing for over 20 years. « back to top » « close panel »

Rob Brydon's credits read like a compendium of modern British comedy. Marion & Geoff, Human Remains, I'm Alan Partridge, Black Books, The Keith Barret Show, A Cock and Bull Story, Little Britain, Director's Commentary, Have I Got News For You, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Q.I. and most recently his highly acclaimed performance as Uncle Bryn in Gavin and Stacey. Now this multi award winning writer / performer comes to Manchester Opera House with an evening of brand new stand up comedy. « back to top » « close panel »

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The official stage tour with Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Jeremy Hardy. Jack Dee is the special guest host for the evening. « back to top » « close panel »

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Michael Flatley, creator and director of this award-winning international dance phenomenon, proved his vision that hearts and minds, united through music and dance, cross all traditional boundaries. His Lord of the Dance continues to shatter box office records all over the world, leaving audiences breathless and clamoring for more. Described by the Los Angeles Times as a "show piece extravaganza," Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance is a magical adventure of sight and sound that transports its audience to a mythical time and place, lifting the spirits and capturing the hearts of all who experience it. From the moment the lights go down to the last encore, audiences are spellbound by a masterfully orchestrated combination of precision dancing, state of the art lighting and pyrotechnics. The musical score leaves no soul untouched. Based on Irish folklore, this classic tale of Good vs. Evil, expressed through the universal language of dance, has thrilled audiences worldwide and catapulted Irish dance to a new dimension and unprecedented worldwide acclaim. As the story unfolds, the Little Spirit travels through time to help the Lord of the Dance protect his people from the challenge of Don Dorcha, the Dark Lord. As this evil dark power challenges the hero, the incredible adventure continues, drawing its audience into a mythical universe of love, danger, and desire. « back to top » « close panel »

Willy Russell's multi-award winning musical, Blood Brothers, tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on the opposite side of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. The incredible score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit, Tell Me It's Not True. Matinee performances on Thursday & Saturday at 2.30pm. The signed performance will be on Wednesday 14th October at 7.30pm. « back to top » « close panel »

Hailed by some of Rocks royalty including Brian May ‘Queen’ Paul Crook ‘Meat Loaf’ and Eddie Ojeda ‘Twisted Sister’ Vampires Rock is a show like no other. With a twist of rock and a hint of comedy, and jam packed with the greatest anthems you know and love, you’re guaranteed to be on your feet! With a massive fan base and sales well over a million, Vampires Rock is theatre’s best kept secret, that’s about to explode the World over. Along with Steve Steinman and Toyah Willcox, a full cast of superb singers, dancers and formidable band, blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Highway to Hell, Since You’ve Been Gone, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Devil Gate Drive, I Love Rock n Roll, Sweet Child of Mine, You Give Love a Bad Name and many more! All teamed with an amazing stage set and pyrotechnics to blow your mind, this rock spectacular is not to be missed! « back to top » « close panel »

Colin Fry is best known for his hit television show 6ixth Sense, which has been seen by millions of viewers worldwide, and more recently Psychic Private Eyes alongside Tony Stockwell and T.J. Higgs. Colin has been conducting private sittings and performing at public demonstrations since he was 17. He is a trained bereavement counsellor and the head of International College of Spiritual Science and Healing in Sweden, where he regularly teaches many subjects from psychic skills to positive thinking. Tracy Higgs is featured regularly in Spirit and Destiny magazine and has also featured in Fate and Fortune, Take a Break and Now Magazine. She has also set up her own psychic centre called Spirit where she teaches psychic and mediumistic development as well as giving public demonstrations. Come along and be amazed. « back to top » « close panel »

Prepare to party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the Number One Award winning entertainment show, returns this Summer with a brand new production. This new show includes a new unique mixture of 50’s, 60’s & 70’s rock ‘n’ roll hits mixed with great comedy that never fails to surprise and entertain audiences around the country again and again. This non-stop entertainment is widely recognised as a great party time night out not to be missed. « back to top » « close panel »

Gilbert O'Sullivan, is an Irish singer-songwriter, best known for his early 1970s hits Alone Again (Naturally), Clair and Get Down. His music has sound tracked films and television shows from Stuart Little 2, The Simpsons to The Virgin Suicides and Anita & Me, and his songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Andy Williams, Nina Simone, Shirley Bassey, Bobby Darin, Sarah Vaughan and Donny Osmond. 2007 saw him return with a new album. Recorded largely in his home studio in Jersey, A Scruff At Heart (what he considers himself) is a radical departure from his most recent band albums. This is simply the sound of O'Sullivan, his piano loud with live vocals and his extraordinary songs - bolstered only by the striking inclusion of strings and woodwind. The lyrics too are classic O'Sullivan, as comfortable tackling issues such as war and school bullying as the condition of the human heart coupled with a wry sense of humour. « back to top » « close panel »

Have you ever been to a concert and had the uncontrollable urge to burst into song? Sing-a-long-a Abba is The Ultimate Abba Party, a chance to sing your heart out all night long to some of the greatest pop songs of all time. Celebrate the music of the Swedish Supergroup in true sing-a-long-a style, with the help of our live singers and magic moments goody bag. A member of the audience (it could be you!) will be crowned Dancing Queen for the evening and then there’s the world famous Sing-a-long-a fancy dress competition. With so much nylon around the evening will be electric! Then, with the lyrics on-screen everyone can let their hair down, dance in the aisles and join in with “Waterloo”, “Fernando”, “SOS”, Mamma Mia”, “Money Money Money”, “The Dancing Queen” and many other of the band’s greatest hits. « back to top » « close panel »

In this, the 25th Anniversary of the year Billy's death, Fury's Tornados remember a very special man. The musical legacy and image of Billy Fury, who many believe to have been the UK’s finest solo male performer of his era, taken together with the muscial best of some of his contempories and rivals, surely gives a firm lie to the widely held, but quite mistaken belief, that between the demise of Rock ‘n’ Roll and the advent of the ‘Rock Music’ of the mid-Beatles period there was nothing. « back to top » « close panel »

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Have you ever been to a film musical and had the uncontrollable urge to burst into song? The Rocky Horror Picture Show (certificate 12) is the Campest Cult Classic of all time and now you can enjoy it like never before. Now with on-screen lyrics and all the favourite sing-a-long-a features, it has never been so much fun. Your live host will lead you through a choral warm-up, judge the fancy dress competition and award prizes but it is YOU, the audience, who are the stars as you howl the night away! Made in 1975 with Tim Curry as Frank ‘n’ Furter, Susan Sarandon as Janet, Richard O’Brien as Riff Raff and Meatloaf as Eddie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the craziest, most action-packed, romantic, scary Transylvanian party of all time. It’s packed full of terrific numbers including 'The Timewarp', 'Sweet Transvestite', 'There's a Light', 'I'm Going Home', 'Whatever Happened To Saturday Night?' and 'Science Fiction Double Feature'. Now at long last The Rocky Horror Picture Show gets what it’s been SCREAMING for - the full Sing-a-long-a treatment that you love so well. If you’ve done The Time Warp before, you’ll never have done it quite like this! The show lasts 2 hours 30 mins. For 12 year olds +. « back to top » « close panel »

OFFER - SAVE SOME MONEY BY BUYING A FAMILY TICKET FOR £40. Following the huge success of The Terrible Tudors and The Vile Victorians, The Opera House are proud to present the next installment of Horrible Histories. Using actors and amazing 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill as historical figures and events come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips. Written by Terry Deary – the world’s best selling non-fiction writer for children – these ground-breaking theatrical presentations will leave you gasping!

Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14th February
The Frightful First World War
Tues 7pm, Wed 10.30am, Fri 1.30pm & Sat 7pm
Come and experience the front line of the worst war ever. Relive the terror of the trenches and deal with dreadful new weapons. Join the soldiers as they go over the top and prepare yourself for battle!

Tuessday 10th to Saturday 14th February
The Woeful Second World War
Wed 1.30pm, Thu 10.30am, Fri 10.30am & 7pm, Sat 2.30pm
From the brutal Blitz to the soggy shelters, join young Alf and Sally as they are evacuated to darkest Wales, where they deal with rotten rations, scary schools and new parents! But the bombers are on their way so be sure to take cover. « back to top » « close panel »

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Hailed by some of Rocks royalty including Brian May ‘Queen’ Paul Crook ‘Meat Loaf’ and Eddie Ojeda ‘Twisted Sister’ Vampires Rock is a show like no other. With a twist of rock and a hint of comedy, and jam packed with the greatest anthems you know and love, you’re guaranteed to be on your feet! With a massive fan base and sales well over a million, Vampires Rock is theatre’s best kept secret, that’s about to explode the World over. Along with Steve Steinman and Toyah Willcox, a full cast of superb singers, dancers and formidable band, blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Highway to Hell, Since You’ve Been Gone, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Devil Gate Drive, I Love Rock n Roll, Sweet Child of Mine, You Give Love a Bad Name and many more! All teamed with an amazing stage set and pyrotechnics to blow your mind, this rock spectacular is not to be missed! « back to top » « close panel »

What time is it? Summer time! School’s out—and the Wildcats are back for an all new adventure. Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and the rest of the East High gang as they dive into the enchanted world of Lava Springs Country Club and put their talent to the ultimate test! Theater of the Stars is proud to follow-up the astonishing success of our production of Disney’s High School Musical last January with the Professional Premiere of the highly anticipated sequel—Disney’s High School Musical 2. « back to top » « close panel »

OFFER - SAVE SOME MONEY BY BUYING A FAMILY TICKET - £16 PER PERSON. Starring Coronation Street's Gray O'Brien and Eric Potts. Aladdin will be doing all he can to win the heart of the beautiful Princess, but the evil Abanazar will be trying to thwart his plans. Aladdin provides all that is expected of a Manchester pantomime, brand new sparkling sets and costumes, amazing song and dance routines, romance, comedy, bags of audience participation, a real magic carpet and the most important ingredient of all – a sprinkling of pantomime magic. So come and be transported to the Far East on a magical pantomime adventure! A show that is just simply genie-us. Cast to follow... The signed performance for this pantomime takes place on Tuesday 15th December at 2.30pm and 7pm. « back to top » « close panel »

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