Family Fairytale Tour

Rumour has it that a Fairy Godmother in Training, needs your help! Can you help her find the ingredients for a transformation spell, before the clock strikes 12:00?

This pantomime season, we're throwing open the theatre doors to welcome families for child-centred, interactive tours around the theatre: Fairytale Tours!

Fairytale Tours are a great way to for little ones to learn about pantomime, act out their fairytales, explore the Grade II listed theatre, hear about its amazing history, learn more about how it all works, and take part in some family-friendly activities. We'll be taking part in a treasure hunt around the building, solving clues... and hopefully the show can go on! With the support of our glorious guides, you will tour the beautiful auditorium and have special access to restricted areas of the building. And… who knows if we'll bump into any friendly characters along the way....

You don’t need a ticket to the pantomime to attend! Simply book you and your family onto the tour. Costumes for tour guests are not necessary but absolutely encouraged! 

Timings and meeting point information:

Family Tours will last approximately 1 hour. Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour time as late comers may not be admitted.

Meeting point for Tours is the Theatre Main Entrance. Doors will open at your tour time.

Age: This activity is tailored to families with children under 12. Please be aware these tours are family focussed and the session content is devised with children in mind. you are looking for a less ‘interactive’ experience, please check our website for more information about our general Public Theatre Tours aimed at a more grown-up audience!

Access information: Routes may change and do, unavoidably, involve a number of stairs.

Regrettably, these tours are not suitable for people using a wheelchair and push chairs must be stored in our foyer.

If you or your young person has access requirements, please get in touch with our Creative Learning team via email ManchesterCreativeLearning@ATGEntertainment.com or call 0161 245 6635 before booking so we can best support you with this experience.

Access to restricted areas of the building, including backstage, are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. There is no lift at the Opera House.

Other information:

Tour tickets must be booked in advance as tickets are not available on the door.

This is a venue tour and not a performance of Cinderella. Tickets to the pantomime must be booked separately.

Children attending must be accompanied by an adult over 18.

Sat - Tue at 11:00

Age guidance: This activity is aimed at Families with young children under 12s