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
National Theatre Live - Prima Facie (15)
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 12 - Tuesday 17 September 2024
Jodie Comer's (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller's gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas. Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the to...The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Thursday 12 September 2024
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...Comedy Bang! Bang!
New Century Hall, Manchester
Thursday 12 September 2024
Join host of hit American podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! (formerly Comedy Death-Ray Radio), Scott Aukerman ("Mr. Show" & "Between Two Ferns: The Movie") as he interviews celebrity guests. Plus, the show's open-door policy brings an assortment o...Austen's Women: Lady Susan
Waterside, Manchester
Thursday 12 September 2024
From Dyad Productions, the award-winning creators of Austen's Women, A Christmas Carol, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic, Christmas Gothic, and A Room of One's Own. Austen's Women are back - in a brand-new solo show! Devil-may-care Lady S...Poets of Colour Incubator - AI, Home, Sleep and Me
Contact, Manchester
Thursday 12 September 2024
Join acclaimed poets Ilisha Thiru Purcell, Princess Arinola Adegbite and Jeremy Pak Nelson (and special guests) for an immersive, multimedia exploration of the meaning of Home, Sleep and AI. Come and experience original work by Ilisha Thiru...Free Bachata Taster Dance Class
Morley Green Club, Stockport
Thursday 12 September - Thursday 31 October 2024
Try Bachata Dancing for free, WHY NOT...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 13 September 2024
After selling 100,000 tickets last year with its theatre tour, including sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and other UK venues, Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back bigger than ever with th...Matt Rife
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 13 - Saturday 14 September 2024
From Columbus Ohio, Matt Rife has exploded as one of the fastest growing comedians through his viral content and remarkable engagement on TikTok, where he has amassed over 5 Million followers, and more than 260 million views globally. One o...Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 13 September 2024
A magical night of candlelit violin music paying tribute to one of the most successful and popular bands of all time: Coldplay. Since their formation in 1996, this British rock group reached the top of the rock/pop music world in the early ...Carol Vorderman
HOME, Manchester
Friday 13 September 2024
Sharing stories about her unlikely pivot from daytime television's queen of mental arithmetic to one of the country's most fearless political activists, don't miss this opportunity to see one of Britain's most cherished broadcasters live on...Manford's Comedy Club
Poynton Workmen's Club, Stockport
Friday 13 September - Friday 13 December 2024
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.. ...Tommy Cannon
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 13 September 2024
He's a national treasure who became a household name as one half of Cannon & Ball. Tommy Cannon played the straight man to the late Bobby Ball as the Oldham double act dominated prime-time TV for more than a decade. An actor, singer and com...The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 13 September - Tuesday 31 December 2024
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 ...Black Dog (12A)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 13 September 2024
★★★★ This Cannes Un Certain Regard winner is a charmingly absurd tale of man's best friend. ~ RTE. --- Winner of the Un Certain Regard Prize at Cannes Film Festival 2024 & Grand Jury Prize at Palm Dog Award. On the edge of the Gobi ...Lee
HOME, Manchester
Friday 13 September 2024
Lee tells the incredible true story of American photographer Lee Miller as she captures some of the most important images of the Second World War, in spite of the odds stacked against her....
My Favourite Cake
HOME, Manchester
Friday 13 September 2024
70-year-old Mahin lives alone in Tehran since her husband?s death and her daughter?s departure for Europe - until an afternoon tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalize her love life. ...Speak No Evil
HOME, Manchester
Friday 13 September 2024
When the Daltons are invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a psychological nightmare. ...The Queen of My Dreams
HOME, Manchester
Friday 13 September 2024
Azra's trip to Pakistan sparks a connection between her mother?s wild youth in 1960s Karachi and her own life in 90s Canada. ...The 100 Story Hotel
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 14 September - Tuesday 31 December 2024
Created with bestselling, multi-award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph and Discover Children's Story Centre. This interactive world of play and storytelling has something for everyone aged 1-8 and their families. Hello and welc...Marc Almond
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 14 September 2024
Deftly combining highly infectious and chartable Gothic Synth Pop with signature poetic romanticism, the Southport-born, Yorkshire-raised New Wave singer has enjoyed success in both his solo years and as part of Marc And The Mambas and, in ...Roxie Nafousi
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 14 September 2024
Get ready for a life-changing experience as 'The Queen of Manifesting', Roxie Nafousi brings her sell-out MANIFEST workshop to town! Enjoy an evening of inspiration and empowerment as the self-development coach, inspirational speaker, manif...An Evening With Richard Carpenter
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 14 September 2024
Richard will be performing many of the Carpenters' classics at the piano while discussing the origin and story of the songs. ...Candlelight - Rings & Dragons
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 14 September 2024
Discover the beautiful soundtracks of fantasy films performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight at this multi-sensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. Expect to hear music from Rings of Power, The Lo...Carolyne Faulkner - The Signs In Love
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 14 September 2024
The UK's first interactive astrology show. Carolyne Faulkner has been named 'Britain's coolest astrologer' by Forbes, Grazia and The Telegraph. Carolyne wrote this decade's most famous astrology book The Signs, she created and launched the ...Mancbeth - Octavia Freud & The Weird Sisters, Rowetta, DJ Jon Dasilva & more
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 14 September 2024
Two legendary names from Manchester's music scene, Rowetta from Happy Mondays and DJ Jon Dasilva will be performing at the launch night of Mancbeth, a new Shakespeare meets 90's rave electronic musical experience. The Mancbeth concept album...Shaun Ryder
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Saturday 14 September 2024
He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on - including Celeb...Go Gaga Bottomless Brunch
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Saturday 14 September - Saturday 14 December 2024
Drag queens, brunch, bottomless bubbles & all the Gaga hits you you handle?... Look no further for a pop-tastic brunch party you'll never forget. A full show from Lady Gaga Impersonator Donna Marie & her backing dancers ...Boogie Bingo Live - Grease vs Dirty Dancing
Buzz Bingo Blackburn, Blackburn
Saturday 14 September 2024
Are you ready to Battle it out with Grease vs. Dirty Dancing? Whose side will you take? A night of action packed Bingo with cash prizes and fun stuff up for grabs, from Pink Lady jackets to Watermelons and a tribute act will perform all t...Adonis Cabaret
Ark, Manchester
Saturday 14 September - Saturday 26 October 2024
Sex appeal meets camped-up comedy for a night of drag queen glam and sizzling hot strippers. After all... the sexiest men have the best sense of humour! Meet & greet with a free arrival drink. Drag queen host with singing, comedy and games....LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour
Alan Turing Memorial, Manchester
Saturday 14 September - Saturday 26 October 2024
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
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 14 September - Saturday 14 December 2024
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/ James and the Giant Peach
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 14 September 2024
This is the story of James Henry Trotter, a lonely orphan sent to live with his horribly wicked and greedy Aunts Spiker and Sponge.?...Tim Peake - Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space
The Lowry, Salford
Sunday 15 September 2024
After multiple sell-out tours with his debut show, My Journey to Space, Tim Peake returns to venues across the UK with his hugely anticipated new show, ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space. With the help of extraordinary archive material ...Danny Beard
The Lowry, Salford
Sunday 15 September 2024
Descibed by Graham Norton as "high fashion, hilarious and hairy! What's not to love?", the Liverpool-born, Manchester-living winner of RuPaul's Drag Race U.K. is hitting the road with the Straight Expectations tour! Join multi-award winni...
Electoral Dysfunction
The Lowry, Salford
Monday 16 September 2024
Since launching earlier this year, Sky News podcast Electoral Dysfunction has reached over 2 million downloads and regularly features at the top of the podcast charts. With co-host and Labour MP Jess Phillips now appointed in a Ministerial ...The History Boys
Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, Altrincham
Monday 16 - Saturday 21 September 2024
Written by Alan Bennett and Directed by Su Mowat for Altrincham Garrick, set in the 1980's, The History Boys is the story of a group of bright, funny and unruly sixth-formers in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university. Their mave...Double bill: James Baldwin in Britain + discussion
HOME, Manchester
Monday 16 September 2024
This double-bill presents two shorter works documenting James Baldwin?s visits to the UK in the 1960s. This screening will be followed by a discussion led by Indra Ov?, and Professor Douglas Field...Dude Perfect
Co-op Live, Manchester
Tuesday 17 September 2024
Nominated several times for Pollstar Family Event of the Year, Dude Perfect - Tyler Toney, Cody Jones, Garrett Hilbert and twins Coby and Cory Cotton - brings their YouTube videos to life with laugh-out-loud antics to the stage and compete ...Blackpool, What a Shit Place To Die
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Tuesday 17 - Thursday 19 September 2024
An award-winning, one-man show, which has toured extensively in the UK and has been featured on the BBC, ITV and in the Manchester Evening News. The dark comedy is inspired by real events in the life of Oldham actor Mark Newsome and is writ...Annie (The Drama Dept Amateur Production)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 September 2024
Bredbury's award-winning performing arts Academy, The Drama Dept, present their amateur production of Annie. Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanag...Xs Malarkey With Andy Field
53two, Manchester
Tuesday 17 September 2024
Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices. This week:ANDY FIELDCHRIS KEHOEVIX KEYTONMATTY RIDE-SMITHMC TOBY HADOKEA minimum of just ?3 for me...War Horse
The Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 18 - Saturday 28 September 2024
The Global Phenomenon Returns. The National Theatre's acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour. War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon ...An evening with Dave Jones
Bask, Stockport
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Dave Jones was appointed manager of Stockport County in March 1995, taking over from Danny Bergara. In that magical 1996 - 97 season, Dave led County into the second tier of English football and the semi-final of the League Cup, having achi...Blade Runner Live
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Thursday 19 September 2024
Experience Ridley Scott's multi-Academy Award-nominated cult classic, Blade Runner (2007 Final Cut), on a vast HD screen accompanied by The Avex Ensemble performing Greek composer Vangelis' original synthesiser led score in sync with the fi...
Yemeni Song Day - Hussein Moheb
The Lowry, Salford
Thursday 19 September 2024
An evening of music and dancing that celebrates the very best of Yemeni Culture. Join hugely popular singer Hussein Moheb and others for the very first time Yemeni song will be heard in a theatre in the UK. Yemen has a long history in music...I Heard it Through the Grapevine + discussion
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 19 September 2024
Rarely seen, but now restored in 4K by Harvard Film Archive, I Heard it Through the Grapevine provides essential insights into James Baldwin?s ideas and work, as well as the history and legacy of the civil rights movement. ...I Heard it Through the Grapevine + Recorded Intro &038; Discussion
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 19 September 2024
Rarely seen, but now restored in 4K, I Heard it Through the Grapevine provides essential insights into James Baldwin?s ideas and work, as well as the history and legacy of the civil rights movement. ...Peter Kay
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 20 September 2024 - Saturday 20 September 2025
One of Britain's best loved comedians, Peter Kay is finally returning to stand-up comedy with his first live tour in twelve years - a tour which still officially ranks in the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest selling comedy tour...Bianca Del Rio
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 20 September 2024
Renowned for her snarky frankness, impeccable timing and politically incorrect humor, Bianca was crowned "The queen of all Drag Race queens" (New York Magazine's "Most Powerful Drag Queens in America") and is set to bring a comedy show like...Candlelight - Best of Bridgerton on Strings
