Most Popular Theatre in Manchester
Thu 26 Mar - Tue 28 Apr 2026
Wed 20 Aug - Sat 4 Oct 2025
Sun 2 Feb 2025 - Wed 18 Feb 2026
Wed 30 Apr - Sat 8 Nov 2025
Wed 9 Apr - Sat 17 May 2025
The Girl With the Needle (15)
Thursday 30 January 2025
★★★★ Set in the shadowy aftermath of the First World War, this scorching and dark horrific drama draws on a grim true story from Denmark's past. ~ The Telegraph. --- Magnus von Horn's gothic Cannes selection, starring Vic Carmen Son...
Baby &038; Carer/ Maria
Thursday 30 January 2025
Maria tells the tumultuous, beautiful and tragic story of the life of the world?s greatest female opera singer, Maria Callas, during her final days in 1970s Paris. ...
Millennial Pink
Friday 31 January - Saturday 1 February 2025
Millennial Pink is a brand-new piece of contemporary theatre from Girl Gang Manchester exploring how 00's pop culture shaped millennial women's ideas around gender, sexuality and self worth in a society which presents young women wit...
Who Is Your Mummy and Where Did She Go
Friday 31 January - Saturday 1 February 2025
Inspired by one of the artist's ancestors, Manchester's Company Four delve into Mary Ann Barker's story, which was kept hidden for generations. An autobiographical exploration of postpartum psychosis using the company's unique brand of mul...
The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
Friday 31 January - 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...
The Library of Enchantment
Friday 31 January - Saturday 29 March 2025
Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who's always up to meddlesome mischief! Can ...
Before Sunrise (15)
Friday 31 January - Sunday 16 February 2025
Revisit the first film in Richard Linklater's beloved Before Trilogy, and the first chapter in Jesse and Celine's story from 1995, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Sorbonne student Celine meets American tourist Jesse on a train fro...
Cult/ The Witch
Friday 31 January 2025
With the arrival of Nosferatu on our screens we return to Eggers' captivating debut feature that heralded a new era of movie malevolence. ...
Detective Chinatown 1900
Friday 31 January 2025
A murder in San Francisco causes a social shock and the public calls for Chinatown to be outlawed after a Chinese man is named as a suspect....
Hard Truths
Friday 31 January 2025
In Marianne Jean-Baptiste, audiences are treated to a performance so intimate in its details, it could almost be moments from a home movie....
Saturday Night
Friday 31 January 2025
Full of humour, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn?t, we count down the minutes in real time until the very first episode of SNL was broadcast....
The Apartment &8211; 4K Restoration
Friday 31 January 2025
C. C. Baxter courts favour with the executives in his office by giving them the key to his small New York City apartment for their extramarital flings, in Billy Wilder's classic comedy....
Yours Sincerely
Friday 31 January 2025
Don't miss the smash hit comedy from 'Rising Comic Star' (Attitude Magazine) Will Jackson. Based on real-life correspondences; storytelling and lipsync cabaret collide in this queer coming-of-age comedy about the complications of 21st-centu...
NINE - The Musical in Concert
Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 February 2025
For two nights only, Hope Mill Theatre will be presenting the Tony-Award winning musical, NINE, in concert at Lowry. Starring Broadway and West End sensation Ramin Karimloo, Hope Mill Theatre's production of NINE tells the story of movie ...
The Hallé - Game On
Saturday 1 February 2025
A mesmerising celebration of symphonic game music. Witness the return of awesome symphonic game music from the Halle. The epic universes of The Witcher 3, World of Warcraft, Ori, The Elder Scrolls, Assassin's Creed, Guild Wars 2, BioShock a...
Katherine Ryan
Saturday 1 February 2025
Star of UKTV's hugely popular new series Parental Guidance as well as Comedy Central's upcoming Out of Order with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV's beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live stan...
Motherkind
Saturday 1 February 2025
Motherkind is a playful and powerful kaleidoscope of stories about parenting, the maternal brain and making space from Mothers Who Make. The vignette style show explores the early days, the fragility, the absurdity and the beauty of life....
Drag Me To The 80's
Saturday 1 February 2025
Meet the cast of our 80's Divas and join us on an unforgettable journey as this amazing production delivers a dazzling fusion of nostalgia, empowerment and a celebration of the extraordinary. Get ready to dance, sing and be captivated by th...
Crafty Fools - Adventures in Science
Saturday 1 February 2025
Seriously Silly Science for All Ages Join 'The Magical Mr West' on an incredible adventure into the world of science! Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West demonstrates the fundamental prin...
Haunted Manchester City Exploration Game
Saturday 1 February - Monday 1 December 2025
Choose your date and time after you purchase. Explore the most frightful places in Manchester, with their stories of restless spirits, cruel murders and menacing ghouls. Solve 13 creepy clues to find out the true story of Loky. Loky was a M...
Magical Animals - A Tribute to Jackie Hagan
Saturday 1 February 2025
"Working class Queer Crip and amputee" Jackie meant a lot of things to a lot of people: award-winning playwright, performer, poet, activist, friend and Magical Animal... but what Jackie loved even more than a jumble sale was a lively, messy...
Bougie Drag Brunch
Saturday 1 February - Saturday 13 December 2025
Experience a fabulous day of drag, dining, and bottomless drinks at the ultimate brunch party! Voted the No.1 drag brunch in the UK & The ultimate drag day out is presented by a collective of the country's leading queens! Together, the Bo...
LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour
Saturday 1 February - Saturday 15 March 2025
Dive into the heart of Manchester's vibrant LGBT+ scene with a walking tour around the iconic Gay Village! Led by local expert Josh, a history buff with a decade of tour experience and a deep-rooted connection to the community, you'll uncov...
Family Art Stars
Saturday 1 February - Saturday 19 July 2025
Families that learn together, grow together. We are very excited to continue our Family Art Stars sessions every Saturday! Come down, muck in and make some art as a family, spending quality time and learning new techniques. No skill is requ...
Family Film/ Deep Sea
Saturday 1 - Saturday 8 February 2025
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with a heartfelt coming-of-age story that brings the splendour of Chinese ink painting to life. ...
Comedy lab long form 1 day intensive
Saturday 1 February 2025
Master 4 long form improv formats, perform 2 favorites at the Improv Showcase, get the exclusive Comedy Lab Improv Book all in one day...
Strength Body And Mind
Saturday 1 February - Saturday 25 October 2025
The Strength Body and Mind Class is ideal for anyone looking to build physical strength while also calming the mind....
Chris McCausland
Sunday 2 February 2025
A brand-new show for 2025! You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "o...
Matt Forde
Sunday 2 February 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',...
Chetham's Woodwind Academy Day
Sunday 2 February 2025
A free, one-day event for young woodwind players, aged 9 - 17 (from grade 3 upwards). Come and join us for a full day of masterclasses, ensemble playing, and lively group discussions, led by a friendly, specialist team of Chetham's tutors, ...
Kim Woodburn in Conversation with Belinda Scandal
Sunday 2 February 2025
Promising to be an excited insight into one fascinating lady. As we peel back the perfectly starched net curtain on a modern day icon, get the behind the scenes gossip from Big Brother, the truth about her TV split, and of course I'm a Cele...
Richard Blackwood
Sunday 2 February 2025
Richard Blackwood brings his jam packed hour of pure heavyweight punchlines and anecdotes. Get set for a night that's not just comedy - it's a rollercoaster of laughter, stories, and a sneak peek into Richard's incredible 30-year journey. C...
Sukh Ojla
Sunday 2 February 2025
Sukh keeps being told that she's successful. She's been on telly, had a book published and even been trolled on Twitter. So why does she still feel like a toddler who has lost their Mum in Tesco's? With her new show The Aunty Years, join Su...
The Flower of My Secret + intro
Sunday 2 February 2025
Leo is a romance novelist looking to expand her literary output whilst dealing with the rejection of her husband. Her bickering mum and sister don't help matters. And so she takes refuge in the village of her youth....
111 More Time
Monday 3 February 2025
A fictional piece of theatre written by Amy Lever & Harriet Eaton and inspired by verbatim interviews with Nightline volunteers and young people with a range of mental health journeys. Tess is yawning on a first date and Georgie is falling ...
Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 February 2025
For the first time ever, all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy. Packed with the iconic songs Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come...
Kinky Boots
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 February 2025
This joy-filled sensation, based on a true story and hit movie, features Tony® and Grammy® winning music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a hilarious and life-affirming book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and is directed by Nik...
The Shark is Broken
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 February 2025
Step aboard the Orca and into a "profound dive behind the scenes of the making of Jaws" (The Daily Telegraph). This Olivier Award-nominated new play is "hilariously brilliant and pure genius" raves the Sunday Express in its 5 Star review an...
Ben Elton
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Ben Elton, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show - Authentic Stupidity. Ben first exploded into the national consciousness back in the 1980's, hosting Channel 4's ground breaking Saturday Li...
Rita, Sue & Bob Too!
Tuesday 4 - Sunday 9 February 2025
St Helens' Regal Entertainments Ltd proudly presents the return of the record breaking Adults Only hilarious 1987 cult classic Rita, Sue & Bob Too!TV favourite Jake Quickenden heads the stellar cast as Bob in the production. Jake will be ...
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Tuesday 4 February - Thursday 24 April 2025
Want to know more about why Shakespeare North Playhouse was built? Why in Prescot? Why it won 'Theatre Building of the Year 2023' at The Stage Awards? Look no further! On this Guided Tour through Shakespeare North Playhouse, you will be led...
Little Reads
Tuesday 4 February - Tuesday 1 July 2025
Little Reads with Manchester Literature Festival. Join Ged for an interactive Storytelling session in our new Children's Library. 10am session - Pre-school/Family session 11am- Inclusive session (If you require a BSL interpreter please do l...
A Divine Comedy &8211; Work in Progress
Tuesday 4 - Wednesday 5 February 2025
A Divine Comedy tells the never before told story of Harris Glen Milstead, who shot from obscurity to being one of the biggest and filthiest drag queens on the planet....
XS Malarkey with Alasdair Beckett-King
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices. A minimum of just ?3 for members and ?6 for normal people- we keep tickets as low as possible to k...
Floella Benjamin's Coming To England
Wednesday 5 - Monday 10 February 2025
An inspirational story of hope, determination and triumph Floella Benjamin's award-winning and iconic book Coming to England comes to life in this joyful stage adaptation with music, storytelling and song. Much loved by children and familie...
Wicked (PG)
Wednesday 5 February 2025
★★★★ The smash stage musical by Stephen Schwartz - inspired by The Wizard of Oz - gets the film treatment with this opulent, if slightly indulgent, adaptation. ~ Radio Times. --- After two decades as one of the most beloved and en...
This Above All - Behind-The-Scenes-Tour
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Think you've seen everywhere in Shakespeare North Playhouse? Think again! Step into the fascinating world of theatre technology with a backstage tour. An extraordinary opportunity for you and your group to delve even deeper into the theatri...
Macbeth: David Tennant &038; Cush Jumbo
Wednesday 5 - Saturday 15 February 2025
David Tennant and Cush Jumbo lead a stellar cast in a new production of Macbeth, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse....
