Most Popular Theatre in Manchester
Thu 26 Mar - Tue 28 Apr 2026
Wed 20 Aug - Sat 4 Oct 2025
Wed 9 Apr - Sat 17 May 2025
Wed 30 Apr 2025 - Fri 13 Feb 2026
Octagon Comedy Club
Sunday 6 April - Sunday 18 May 2025
After sell-out shows, the Octagon Comedy Club is back for even more laughs! Join us one Friday a month and enjoy a hilarious night of live stand-up from some of the best names in comedy. To see who is performing, more details can be found h...
The Muslims Are Coming
Sunday 6 April 2025
The Muslims are coming... so round up your friends for an uplifting night of laughter and belly laughs that are big enough to burn off an entire Biryani. It's a comedy night with a whole heap of halal-hilarity to celebrate Ramadan & Eid wit...
TommyInnit
Monday 7 April 2025
 One of the world's most popular YouTubers and Twitch Streamers, gamer, comedian and writer Tom Simons (aka TommyInnit) has announced returns with The Survival Tour. Not content with writing the definitive book on how to survive the worl...
Adam Frost
Monday 7 April 2025
Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners' World presenter, Adam Frost, is leaving the garden and heading back out on tour!In his most personal show to date, Adam will discuss the plants that have shaped his life and reflect o...
Teach Rex
Monday 7 April 2025
The award winning, Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to town after performing 45 shows at the Natural History Museum! Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching childr...
Day of Dance with Lowry in Swinton
Monday 7 - Tuesday 8 April 2025
Aged between 8-16 years? Love to move? If so, these Days of Dance are for you! Dance Artists, Cameron and Shannon share their top tips and inspire young people of all abilities through a day of physical, creative workshops. With two diffe...
Musical Theatre Masterclass
Monday 7 - Monday 14 April 2025
This masterclass is for young performers aged 7 - 12, and will take place around the iconic venue, The Palace Theatre, Manchester. This session is inspired by the shows on the stages and led by industry professionals, who will support child...
Eggstravaganza GAPA Easter Drama Workshop
Monday 7 - Friday 11 April 2025
Aged between 6 -18? Then enjoy theatrical fun: combining music, movement, monologues and much, much, more at The Garrick Academy of Performing Arts' Easter Drama Workshop. GAPA's holiday workshops encourage the participants to explore th...
Day of Dance with Lowry in Swinton
Monday 7 April 2025
Aged between 8-16 years? Love to move? If so, these Days of Dance are for you! Dance Artists, Cameron and Shannon share their top tips and inspire young people of all abilities through a day of physical, creative workshops. With two diffe...
Little Women
Tuesday 8 - Saturday 12 April 2025
Louisa May Alcott's Little Women was an immediate critical and commercial success. The book was inspired by Alcott's experiences growing up and is one of the best loved novels of all time. Experience the enduring journey of the March sister...
The Koala Who Could
Tuesday 8 - Sunday 13 April 2025
A Lowry, Rose Theatre, Nicoll Entertainment, Northern Stage, Unicorn Theatre and MAST Mayflower Studios co-production Based on the bestselling picture book about taking a chance An empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing chang...
Kim's Convenience
Tuesday 8 - Saturday 12 April 2025
Following hugely successful runs in London and internationally, Kim's Convenience is heading out on a UK tour! Now a global smash hit, this hilarious and heartwarming drama about a family-run Korean store that inspired the Netflix phenomeno...
Billy Billingham - Always A Little Further
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Billy Billingham MBE QCB is as tough as they come. Chief Instructor on Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins, Paratrooper, decorated SAS leader, and a bodyguard to Hollywood superstars, Billy has seen extreme combat and gruelling missions aplen...
Breaking Ground Scratch Night
Tuesday 8 April 2025
A showcase for work in development by some for the region's most talented performance-makers. From award-winning stand-up comedians to new drama productions, this relaxed evening of ground-breaking new theatre and performance, gives you a ...
The Guilty Feminist - Deborah Frances-White
Tuesday 8 April 2025
The author and host of The Guilty Feminist, Deborah Frances-White with a special guest host at each venue discusses Six Conversations We're Scared to Have, her new book. For anyone who's sick of avoiding the shouting - and shouting into ...
Itch - Spoken Word Night
Tuesday 8 April - Tuesday 8 July 2025
Itch is Shakespeare North Playhouse's monthly spoken word night. It is an inclusive, welcoming community space for both performers and audience alike. If you are a performer and are looking for a performance opportunity get in touch. You mi...
All The Young Punks - A People's History of The Clash Book Launch
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Iain Key (Louder Than War) will be talking about his new book about The Clash. Interview, Q&A, and book signing. With DJ Dan Smith. IAIN KEY is a recognisable face on the Manchester Music Scene from many years in the late '80s and '90s. Iai...
The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
Tuesday 8 - Thursday 24 April 2025
Take a look behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall, and learn more about Manchester's iconic international concert venue. The entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the building's history, its acoustics and arch...
Drawing Course
Tuesday 8 April - Tuesday 6 May 2025
Learn and master techniques for capturing facial features, expressions, perspectives, and the interplay of light and tone. Unleash your creativity and elevate your drawing skills in our engaging, popular drawing course! Designed for all le...
Hopping Theatre Explorers
Tuesday 8 - Thursday 10 April 2025
An egg-citing chance to step into a world of magic, mystery, and adventure this Easter with Shakespeare North Playhouse's Theatre Explorers Tour! Perfect for young adventurers and curious minds, this interactive experience brings the theatr...
Mary Poppins
Wednesday 9 April - Saturday 17 May 2025
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour from November. Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers repris...
The Smartest Giant in Town
Wednesday 9 - Thursday 10 April 2025
George wishes he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town . ....
An Evening with Phil Rosenthal - Somebody Feed Phil
Wednesday 9 April 2025
"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator, executive producer, writer, and host of "Somebody Feel Phil," Netflix's most popular food and travel show, which premiered its fifth season in May 2022. This Emm...
The Wizarding Adventure
Wednesday 9 April - Wednesday 29 October 2025
It's a kind of magic! Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry. Join the madcap mages and wacky witches of the faculty on a spellbinding adventure to work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick sk...
The Alice Project
Wednesday 9 April 2025
"Who are you?" asks the Caterpillar. Alice is not sure... Acclaimed performance company Platform 4 take you on a sonic journey through the Wonderland of Alice, weaving together original music, interviews with inhabitants of the New Forest, ...
The Naughty Fox
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Experience a world of puppetry, music, light projection and bubbly energy as our two storytellers bring household objects to life.  Feel your way through the immersive, multisensory journey of friendship and play for little ones (0-5 Yrs)...
Brew Haha - Queer as Fuck Comedy Night with Morgan Rees
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Get ready for brew. haha comedy night headlined by queer Welsh comedian Morgan Rees, known for his hilarious storytelling. Headlining the night is Morgan Rees - one of the UK's sharpest, wittiest comedians! You've heard him on Mock the Week...
Lawrence Chaney
Wednesday 9 April 2025
These pipes have a lot of stories to tell! Lawrence Chaney's triumphant return to the stage for another stand up comedy tour, "Memoirs from My Shagpipes!" The Scottish BAFTA winner talks Living in America during an election year, life 4 yea...
Mark Hoyle In Conversation with Tony Walsh
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Two Crows proudly present an evening with musician Mark Hoyle spotlighting his critically acclaimed book Swerve. Featuring a Q&A, signing and readings from the book - including his account of the infamous Joy Division gig in The Met's Derby...
9 to 5
Wednesday 9 - Saturday 19 April 2025
Hope Mill Amateur Dramatics Company presents their production of the popular musical 9 to 5, based on the seminal 1980 hit movie with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story...
Improv Comedy @ 33 Oldham Street
Wednesday 9 April 2025
An evening of fully improvised comedy - every Wednesday at 33 Oldham StreetThe Line Up.... Skunkhaus - A Manchester based long form improv group+Barnish & Carmichael - Improv Comedy Duo Barnish & Carmichael take a one word suggestion from t...
The Moth
Thursday 10 - Saturday 12 April 2025
Acclaimed Elysium Theatre Company return after their celebrated 50th Anniversary production of 'The Island' in 2024 with a drama by Paul Herzberg that will grip you from the beginning and not let go. 1994: a chance meeting on a train betwee...
Queer Lady M
Thursday 10 - Friday 11 April 2025
It's time for Queer Lady M's cabaret! Performed by gender-fluid artist Shane Gabriel, Lady Macbeth comes to life like you've never experienced before! There's outrageous lip-syncing, cheeky dancing and sassy conversation as Queer Lady M in...
Adam Rowe & Friends
Thursday 10 - Friday 11 April 2025
Adam Rowe hosts and headlines whilst introducing some of the best comedians in the country who also happen to be his mates. ...
Circus By Night
Friday 11 April 2025
"Circus By Night" - The Ultimate Adult Thrill Ride is Coming to Town Get ready for a night of heart-pounding excitement, daring stunts, and a touch of mischief with Circus By Night, the bold new production from Gandeys Circus. This electrif...
A Knight's Tale The Musical
Friday 11 April - Saturday 10 May 2025
Based on Brian Helgeland's iconic 2001 film (originally starring Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany), A Knight's Tale, the brand-new comedy musical, charges into Manchester Opera House for its World Premiere, prior to the West End. From the Prod...
Jon Culshaw
Friday 11 April 2025
The star of BBC Radio 4's Dead Ringers, BBC One's The Impressions Show and Channel 4's Partygate takes his brand new show on the road following a completely sold out and critically acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival. Join Jon ...
THE QUEEN OF THE OCEAN - TITANIC EXPERIENCE
Friday 11 April 2025
The Queen of the Ocean is a totally immersive theatre and dining experience from Histoire Productions based on the RMS Titanic. Serving up a 4 course recreation of the final meal on board, be takenback to a world of ocean class liners, opul...
Teach Rex
Friday 11 April 2025
The award winning, Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to town after performing 45 shows at the Natural History Museum! Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching childr...
Bollywood Time Machine
Friday 11 April 2025
Embark on a journey through the dynamic decades with Bollywood Time Machine! From the groovy 60s to the contemporary hits of today, immerse yourself in an evening filled with laughter, dance, and timeless melodies from enchanting voices of ...
Manford's Comedy Club
Friday 11 April - Friday 12 December 2025
Bringing the best comedians to a theatre near you. Every show has a different line-up of four top comedians, all chosen by Jason Manford! Many comedians from TV plus the best of the UK and International comedy circuit. Live at the Apollo.. ...
Craig Revel Horwood
Saturday 12 April 2025
The star of BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing is taking to the road with his debut solo tour! Join Craig as he talks about his life from Australia to the West End to Strictly, reveals a wealth of backstage gossip with his trademark wit and cando...
The Man From Delmonte
Saturday 12 April 2025
After a 34 year hiatus, 1980s Manchester indie art pop favourites The Man from Delmonte return. Between 1988 and 1991 they shone brightly creating some of the most memorable pop songs of the "Madchester" era. Water in My Eyes, My Love is Li...
The Friends Bottomless Brunch
Saturday 12 April - Saturday 13 September 2025
Oh. My. God. A Friends Bottomless Brunch. Friends fans, it's time to get your turkey-eating pants on, we're hosting a F.R.I.E.N.D.S BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH. Could you BE any more excited?!!Bringing together the best of 90's nostalgia, cocktails, ...
Matt Forde
Sunday 13 April 2025
Finally, the UK has a new government. That can only mean one thing: new people to take the piss out of. Leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde makes this his personal mission. Host of hit political podcast 'The Political Party',...
Mystery Ensemble - Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams
Sunday 13 April 2025
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his cartoons and compositions inspi...
