Want to know what's hot at the theatre in Manchester at the moment?

Well, these are the Top 10 most sought after theatre shows, plus the most popular comedy gigs and music concerts on ManchesterTheatres.com right now...

(week ending Sunday 13 Apr 2025)

TOP 10 THEATRE SHOWS

1) Mary Poppins

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• Until 17 May 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Jack Chambers.
• Read our ★★★★★ Review

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2) A Knight's Tale The Musical (World Premiere)

• Opera House, Manchester
• Until 10 May 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Oliver Tompsett

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3) Abigail's Party

• Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
• Until Sat 17 May 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Graeme Hawley.
• Read our ★★★★★ Review

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4) Dear England

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• 29 May - 29 Jun 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with James Graham

• Exclusive £25 Tickets Offer & More Info

5) Gandeys Circus - Carnival

• The Trafford Centre
• Until 21 Apr 2025.

• Exclusive £5 Off Tickets Offer & More Info

6) Moulin Rouge! The Musical

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• 20 Aug - 4 Oct 2025.
• Win Front Row Opening Night Tickets

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7) Picture You Dead

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• 16 - 19 Apr 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Peter Ash

• Exclusive 20% Off Tickets & More Info

8) THISISPOPBABY - WAKE

• AVIVA Studios, Manchester
• Thu 17 - Mon 21 Apr 2025.

• £10 Tickets Offer & More Info

9) Matilda The Musical

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• 26 Mar - 28 Apr 2026.

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10) North by Northwest

• HOME, Manchester
• 29 Apr - 10 May 2025.

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TOP 5 COMEDY SHOWS

1) Inside No.9 - Stage/Fright

• Manchester Opera House
• 14 - 18 Oct 2025.

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2) Fawlty Towers - The Play

• Manchester Opera House
• 4 - 8 Nov 2025.

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3) Chris McCausland

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Sun 20 Apr 2025 + more dates.

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4) Scott Bennett

• Lowry, Salford Quays + Warrington & Chorley
• 6 Sep 2025 - 23 May 2026.

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5) Jason Manford

• Co-op Live + Middleton, Stockport, Bolton, Warrington & St Helens
• 30 Apr 2025 - 13 Feb 2026.

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TOP 5 MUSIC SHOWS

1) Day Fever

• New Century Hall, Manchester
• 26 Apr & 10 May 2025.

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2) How To Train Your Dragon - In Concert

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Tue 15 Apr 2025.

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3) The Divine Comedy

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• 24 Oct 2025.

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4) Taylormania - Taylor Swift Tribute Show

• Stockport Plaza
• 3 May 2025.

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5) Ice Nine Kills

• Co-op Live, Manchester
• 8 Dec 2025.

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Also See:

The Best of What's On in Manchester This Week

The Top 10 Most Popular Shows in Liverpool

The Top 10 Most Popular Shows in London