THEATRE IN MANCHESTER
THEATRE IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Theatre in Manchester
Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical
The Lowry
Tue 29 Oct - Sat 2 Nov 2024
New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division and Manchester
The Met
Wed 9 - Sat 19 Oct 2024
Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Manchester Opera House
Mon 11 - Sat 23 Nov 2024
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Fri 13 Sep 2024 - Sun 1 Jun 2025
A Christmas Carol Performed by Gerald Charles Dickens
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 20 December 2024
The original Christmas Carol and the best! No other show in the country has a direct descendant of Charles Dickens playing the lead role. Gerald Charles Dickens is none other than the great great grandson of Charles Dickens. We all kn...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Handel's Messiah at Christmas by Candlelight
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 21 December 2024
Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the run-up to Christmas with an exceptional selection from Handel's masterpiece, The Messiah. Brought to you by the phenomenal musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, performing under the artistic ...The Totally Improvised Adult Pantomime
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 21 December 2024
Bored of the same pantomimes every year? The ComedySportz team are back this Christmas for more Totally Improvised Pantomimes! Heroes, villains, songs and silliness are guaranteed this December as the gang create brand-new pantomime adventu...The Royal Ballet - The Nutcracker (12A)
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 22 December 2024
The Royal Ballet and Opera returns to the big screen for its Cinema Season 2024/25 with Peter Wright's much-loved production, featuring gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, which keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet c...Jonathan Cohen - Christmas Carol Singalong
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Sing your heart out as irrepressible showman Jonathan Cohen returns to lead you through another fun-filled extravaganza of his most-loved carols and all time Christmas hits with guest singer Louise Dearman. This festive favourite from Raym...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Tuesday 24 - Friday 27 December 2024
Celebrate Christmas with the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons, by candlelight. ProgrammePachelbel - Canon in DBach - Jesu JoyCorelli - Christmas ConcertoMozart Piano concerto in C maj, K4...Les Misérables - The Arena Spectacular
AO Arena, Manchester
Thursday 26 - Sunday 29 December 2024
Les Miserables The Arena Spectacular will embark on a World Tour to over 15 countries and regions from September 2024. Expanded from the beloved musical phenomenon, now entering its 39th revolutionary year in London, this spectacular produc...The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 27 December 2024
An epic concert celebrating the very best epic scores from two of the greatest film composers of all time. Includes music from: GladiatorSupermanMan of SteelHarry PotterInceptionJurassic ParkThe Dark Knight RisesPirates of the CaribbeanHook...Warren Mailley-Smith - Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 27 December 2024 - Saturday 21 June 2025
The perfect option for first-time classical concert goers, spectacular British concert panist Warren Mailley-Smith performs a selection of sensational works for solo piano, including Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# minor, Op. 27, No. ...London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 28 December 2024
Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies. Immerse yourself in snowy adventures, comical catastrophes, true love and the joy of family - relive all of your favourite cinematic...Little Penguin's First Christmas
The Lowry, Salford
Saturday 28 - Tuesday 31 December 2024
From the company that brought you the sell-out productions of Snowbabies! and Aleena's Garden, Little Penguin's First Christmas is an immersive, festive experience for babies aged 0-36 months and their grown-ups! Filled with puppetry, origi...London Concertante: Christmas Baroque by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 28 December 2024
Celebrate Christmas with London Concertante as we perform a programme of stunning Christmas-themed Baroque works. Programme Corelli - Christmas Concerto Handel - Messiah Overture Torelli - Christmas Concerto Bach - Violin Concerto in A...London Concertante - Viennese Christmas Spectacular
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 29 December 2024
Tchaikovsky's elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms' serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Polish March in his Trisch-Trasch Polka. In the concert's penultimate work Tchaiko...
Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 2 January 2025
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the present...Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 3 January 2025
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky's haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelli...Outside The Box Comedy Club - 3rd January - Stockport Garrick
The Garrick Theatre, Stockport
Friday 3 January 2025
HARRIET DYER - has worked on BBC3, BBC Live at The Fringe, BBC Radio 4, BBC Knock Knock, BBC Ouch, Absolute Radio and The Russell Howard Hour. She is an award winning comedian, writer and mental health advocate. Harriet has been a full time...An Inspector Calls
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 7 - Saturday 18 January 2025
J B Priestley's Classic Thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLS Stephen Daldry's multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley's classic thriller returns. Hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, winning more awards than any ...Forbidden Nights
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 9 January 2025
Having made their debut on Britain's Got Talent in 2015 and played to packed houses since then, the Forbidden Nights boys are still in high demand at theatres all over the country with an even bigger and hotter tour for 2023. Yes ladies, "C...Snow White and The Seven Drag Queens
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 11 January 2025
Mirror, mirror on the wall, come see the naughtiest North East Adult Panto of all! After two sell out seasons in Geordieland, the North East Adult Pantomime is back - bigger and better than ever - and this time there's no escape - as the...Twist & Shout
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Saturday 11 January 2025
Twist & Shout - an all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties. Music lovers are invited to r...Domonkos Csabay
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 13 January 2025
Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society present Domonkos Csabay, a UK-based Hungarian concert pianist, chamber musician and accompanist. He is currently a collaborative piano fellow at the Royal College of Music, London, studied with Andras Kem...Jason Manford
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 15 - Thursday 16 January 2025
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons. The Manchester comedian has been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn't...Sealskin
The Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 15 - Thursday 16 January 2025
Exploring ideas of belonging, otherness and home, Sealskin combines Liverpool physical theatre company Tmesis's trademark playful and highly skilled physicality, puppetry, storytelling, incredible projection design and live original music ...Shen Yun
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 January 2025
Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through China's 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends, and ethnic traditions all spring to life thro...Swan Lake
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 January 2025
Swan Lake is arguably the world's most popular ballet, and a timeless tale. Prince Siegfried falls in love with Odette, Queen of the Swans, only to be tricked into betraying her by the wicked von Rothbart and his daughter Odile. The thrilli...Milton Jones
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Thursday 16 January 2025
Most people know Milton Jones as the comedian with the loud shirts and messed up hair, however his stand-up is built on much more than a funny appearance. Radio Times said that the "wild-haired Jones has raised wordplay to the level of fine...Roy Chubby Brown
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 17 January 2025
Roy Chubby Brown's rude, crude and rip-roaring brand of comedy is world renowned. Performing his own unique style of stand-up since the 190s, Chubby's belly-busting banter has never held back from sharing his outlandish views on news, wome...The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter
Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, Altrincham
Friday 17 January 2025
Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK's top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup!Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and 'Night Stalker' Delroy Grant. Join us...
The Nutcracker
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 18 January 2025
The festive delights of The Nutcracker will charm audiences of all ages this New Year. When Clara is gifted a Nutcracker doll who magically comes to life, an enchanting adventure unfolds; a dramatic battle with the Mouse King ensues, and da...Justin Moorhouse
Chorley Theatre, Chorley
Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 January 2025
The hilarious Manchester comedian and Phoenix Nights star is back: still funny, yet middle aged. Stretch & Think is his new show, directed by Henry Normal, which may contain: Yoga, getting older, Madonna, shoplifters, Labradoodles, middle-a...Pop Princesses
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 18 January 2025
This is the children's pop concert with a big difference. A musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing! It's the perfect mix. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix...Outside The Box Comedy Club - 18th January - Stockport Garrick
The Garrick Theatre, Stockport
Saturday 18 January 2025
ANDREW BIRD - Andrew has been tour support for Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon and Michael McIntyre at venues including Wembley and the O2. His writing work includes Jon Richardson?s Ultimate Worrier (Dave), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channe...Ed Gamble
The Lowry, Salford
Sunday 19 - Monday 20 January 2025
Hi, Ed here. I have chosen the prestigious Salford Lowry Quays Theatre to film my new special. It will be all my favourite humour from the last 2 tours, and I will probably have some makeup on. I'd love it if you came along or else we wi...Calamity Jane
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 21 - Saturday 25 January 2025
Gosh almighty! Grab a posse because the whip crackin' musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin' on over the plains to a theatre near you. Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award...The Royal Opera - The Tales of Hoffmann (12A)
HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 21 January 2025
The Royal Ballet and Opera returns to the big screen for its Cinema Season 2024/25 with Offenbach's dream-like opera. Through the haze of the years, a poet remembers the women he loved. But when it comes to matters of the heart, nothing i...Animal Farm
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Wednesday 22 January - Saturday 1 February 2025
A powerful re-telling of George Orwell's chilling and timeless classic. When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master and take over, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality for all. However ove...Milton Jones
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Most people know Milton Jones as the comedian with the loud shirts and messed up hair, however his stand-up is built on much more than a funny appearance. Radio Times said that the "wild-haired Jones has raised wordplay to the level of fine...An Audience with Mark & Lard
The Lowry, Salford
Thursday 23 January 2025
The 24th March 2004 saw the world heritage radio site of the 'Mark and Lard Show' come to an end with a resounding: 'STOP...!' Now fully twenty-one years later we can finally complete that catchphrase with an equally resounding: '... CARRY ...Milton Jones
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 23 January 2025
Most people know Milton Jones as the comedian with the loud shirts and messed up hair, however his stand-up is built on much more than a funny appearance. Radio Times said that the "wild-haired Jones has raised wordplay to the level of fine...Russell Kane
The Lowry, Salford
Friday 24 - Saturday 25 January 2025
Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit and "storming physical comedy" (Mail on Sunday). Hyperactive, his brand-new tour ...Ania Magliano
The Lowry, Salford
Friday 24 January 2025
You know when you're trying to wee on a night out, and you're interrupted by a random girl who insists on telling you all her secrets even though you've never met? Imagine that, but she has a microphone. After two critically acclaimed sell-...Massaoke - Sing The Musicals: The Live Band Sing-along Party
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 24 January 2025
Direct from London's West End, the first national tour of the greatest musicals ofall time performed by Massaoke, a sensational live band and character singers, with a giant screen displaying sing along lyrics. Expect to hear songs from Mam...A Celebration of Father Ted with Joe Rooney
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 24 - Saturday 25 January 2025
Celebrate one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as renowned actor and stand-up comedian Joe Rooney presents a night of all things Father Ted! Joe featured as the rebellious Father Damo in the classic Father Ted episode The Old Grey Whis...
Jenny Eclair
The Lowry, Salford
Saturday 25 January 2025
In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show, Jokes Jokes Jokes Live! From drama school,...Nina Conti
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Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 26 January 2025
The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner is back on tour with a new show, Whose Face is it Anyway? London-born Nina Conti (and Monkey) has regularly sold out shows all over the world with her widely acclaim...Giovanni Pernice - The Last Dance
The Lowry, Salford
Sunday 26 January 2025
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns in 2025 with his tour 'The Last Dance'. The 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the stage once again with his company of world class performers. Giovanni, the...Acosta Danza - Nutcracker in Havana
The Lowry, Salford
Monday 27 - Tuesday 28 January 2025
A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, Carlos Acosta's brand-new production Nutcracker in Havana explodes onto the stage, featuring new choreography by Carlos Acosta CBE performed by more than 20 dancers from his Cuban company, Acos...Giovanni Pernice - The Last Dance
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Monday 27 January 2025
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns in 2025 with his tour 'The Last Dance'. The 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the stage once again with his company of world class performers. Giovanni, the...NOW That's What I Call A Musical
