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Tuesday 29 April 2025

A Knight's Tale The Musical

A Knight's Tale The Musical

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
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...

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

Palace Theatre, Manchester
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...

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Aviva Studios, Manchester
A frenetic adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet haunted by Radiohead's Hail to the Thief. Shakespeare's great tragedy and Radiohead's seminal album collide for a feverish experience that fuses theatre, music, and movement. In this frenetic di...

Abigail's Party

Abigail's Party

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Mike Leigh's tragicomic masterpiece ABIGAIL'S PARTY has garnered cult status across the decades. In the Royal Exchange's distinctive space, award-winning Director Natalie Abrahami draws on the unique in-the-round stage to create an intima...

North By Northwest

North By Northwest

HOME, Manchester
Theatre legend Emma Rice takes on film legend Alfred Hitchcock in this riotously funny reworking that turns the original thriller on its head. It would be strange, would it not, if, in a city of seven million people, one man were never mist...

The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming

The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming

Manchester Multiple Venues, Manchester
  If you are looking for a film to watch, ManchesterTheatres. com have rounded-up the best movies currently showing at Manchester's cinemas, and we are offering discounted tickets at Odeon, Vue, Cineworld and HOME too. We've also compiled...

Ashley Henry

Ashley Henry

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Born and raised in South London, award winning jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, producer, and bandleader Ashley Henry graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 2016 and has gone on to perform and collaborate with the likes of Jason Mars...

ORA Singers & Katie Derham

ORA Singers & Katie Derham

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
The award-winning London vocal ensemble directed by Suzi Digby OBE, the ORA singers present a concert themed around 'the passing of the Year', centred around Jonathan Dove's song-cycle of the same name for double choir and piano, alongside ...

One to One: John and Yoko (15)

One to One: John and Yoko (15)

HOME, Manchester
★★★★ Kevin Macdonald's immersive collage is a pop culture fever dream; a collection of staggering TV clips and amazing audio of Lennon and Ono's life in 1970s NYC, this film is a mosaic of countercultural moments. ~ The Guardian. -...

Niall McCabe

Niall McCabe

Waterside, Manchester
Deft, intricate guitar work brings a lightness to the weight of Clare Island, Co. Mayo isolation yet the sound, soul and stories of McCabe's life and experiences breathe a deep cultured sense of discernment through his vocals.  ...

Leap

Leap

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Indie rock sad boys LEAP are on the verge, in every sense of the word. Bubbling with anticipation, whether it's the palpable energy at their explosive sold out shows across the UK and Europe, or landing in Shazam's top 50 viral playlist, th...

Sebastian Schub

Sebastian Schub

Yes, Manchester
Tipped by The Guardian as one to watch, "charismatic German-born, London-raised busker turned songwriter is a natural in the spotlight." He describes himself as "like if Hozier and Jeff Buckley had a slightly German baby!" ...

Adventures in Wonderland

Adventures in Wonderland

Z-arts, Manchester
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts! Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, step into Alice's shoes and have your very own magical Adventure i...

Lucy Pearman

Lucy Pearman

53two, Manchester
Lucy Pearman is an actress, award nominated comedian and writer. She can be seen in the BAFTA nominated BBC series The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk, BBC2's Mister Winner, the cult British Comedy series, Red Dwarf and Harry Hills Clubnite on ...

Dean Johnson

Dean Johnson

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
For over ten years, Seattle singer Dean Johnson's rustic tenor and simply strummed acoustic guitar have been perking up ears around the Pacific North West and beyond. Dean has gradually built a devoted fan base - strictly through live perfo...

Standing Together

Standing Together

The Portico Library, Manchester
An evening of spoken word and live music from singer-songwriter Emma Mould, spoken word from wordsmith Matt Britton, and contributions from special guests, Press Red presents a night of collective voices raised to envision a future where j...

Clubhouse Comedy

Clubhouse Comedy

Joshua Brooks, Manchester
Hosted by Charlie Lewis and Jordan Ducharme, Clubhouse Comedy is Manchester's award-nominated premier FREE comedy night in the heart of the city at legendary nightclub Joshua Brooks. Featuring the best TV acts trying new material and the ho...

Easy Comedy

Easy Comedy

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Michael Mannion & Alfie Carter host the top night in the city, every Tuesday, where you can see Manchester's best comedians working out new material and the newest comedians working out their best! ...

Floridita Dance - Free Bachata Taster Class

Floridita Dance - Free Bachata Taster Class

On Bar, Manchester
Ever wanted to learn Bachata but never danced before? Now's your chance! Start with Floridita Dance's FREE taster class designed just for absolute beginners. No partner required. After that, you can keep growing your skills through their co...

Night of Mediumship With Stephen Black

Night of Mediumship With Stephen Black

Winton Bowling Tennis And Social Club, Manchester
Join Stephen for an incredible evidential night of mediumship. Stephen's unique combination of mediumship and art provides a powerful, validating experience unlike any other. You'll be moved, inspired and comforted as Stephen bridges the ga...

Wednesday 30 April 2025

A Knight's Tale The Musical

A Knight's Tale The Musical

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
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...

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

Palace Theatre, Manchester
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...

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Aviva Studios, Manchester
A frenetic adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet haunted by Radiohead's Hail to the Thief. Shakespeare's great tragedy and Radiohead's seminal album collide for a feverish experience that fuses theatre, music, and movement. In this frenetic di...

Abigail's Party

Abigail's Party

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Mike Leigh's tragicomic masterpiece ABIGAIL'S PARTY has garnered cult status across the decades. In the Royal Exchange's distinctive space, award-winning Director Natalie Abrahami draws on the unique in-the-round stage to create an intima...

North By Northwest

North By Northwest

HOME, Manchester
Theatre legend Emma Rice takes on film legend Alfred Hitchcock in this riotously funny reworking that turns the original thriller on its head. It would be strange, would it not, if, in a city of seven million people, one man were never mist...

AJ Tracey

AJ Tracey

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
  After two Brit Award Nominations, an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, over a Billion streams, and two gold certified UK Top 5 albums, Ladbroke Grove rapper Che Grant, aka AJ Tracey, returns with new music. At the forefront of pushin...

Anastacia

Anastacia

O2 Apollo, Manchester
  The mega voice behind massive hits including multi-platinum 'I'm Outta Love' and 'Left Outside Alone', Chicago pop rock star Anastacia is one of the most recognisable voices of our time. To date, Anastacia has sold over 30 million record...

bbno$

bbno$

Manchester Academy, Manchester
  bbno$ (pronounced as "baby no money"), is a Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter from Vancouver, British Columbia. He is best known for his collaborations with rapper Yung Gravy as well as his 2019 UK Top 40 single, "Lalala" with prod...

RNCM Brand New Orchestra

RNCM Brand New Orchestra

RNCM, Manchester
The Royal Northern College of Music's innovative Brand New Orchestra lights up the stage. Brand New Orchestra is where new music takes shape, providing an exciting platform for RNCM composition students to write for a full orchestra, worksh...

The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming

The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming

Manchester Multiple Venues, Manchester
  If you are looking for a film to watch, ManchesterTheatres. com have rounded-up the best movies currently showing at Manchester's cinemas, and we are offering discounted tickets at Odeon, Vue, Cineworld and HOME too. We've also compiled...

Charlie Cunningham

Charlie Cunningham

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Charlie Cunningham has emerged as a truly under-the-radar success story. He has headlined London's iconic Queen Elizabeth Hall and has become a regular fixture in Europe's most prestigious concert halls. Splitting his time between piano and...

Everything Yes

Everything Yes

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Everything Yes is an American jazz fusion band spearheaded by the drummer Zack Graybeal, known famously as ZackGrooves on his platforms, Sean Reeser, prolific composer, producer and tenor sax master & Cole Sipe, composer, sound engineer ...

Gareth

Gareth

Gorilla, Manchester
Rising star Gareth seamlessly blends traditional Country music with the rich sounds of Irish Folk. Born and raised in Castlederg, Northern Ireland, he moved to Nashville to chase his musical dreams. With viral hits like his cover of "Stick ...

Vignettes - Letters to the NHS

Vignettes - Letters to the NHS

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
  Presented by HER Productions, Vignettes is an evening of six short plays by established and emerging female-identifying Manchester-based playwrights, inspired by whatever they choose. Vignettes returns in 2025 with a very special 'Lette...

One to One: John and Yoko (15)

One to One: John and Yoko (15)

HOME, Manchester
★★★★ Kevin Macdonald's immersive collage is a pop culture fever dream; a collection of staggering TV clips and amazing audio of Lennon and Ono's life in 1970s NYC, this film is a mosaic of countercultural moments. ~ The Guardian. -...

Anika

Anika

Yes, Manchester
Living between Berlin and Bristol whilst working as a political journalist and music promoter, Surrey born singer-songwriter Annika Henderson (aka Anika) met Portishead's Geoff Barrow through a mutual friend in 2010. Immediately it was clea...

A Night of Sade (Tribute)

A Night of Sade (Tribute)

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
A tribute night celebrating 40 years of Essex soul pop star Sade's seminal debut album, 'Diamond Life', as the house band breathes fresh life into all of the classics, including 'Sweetest Taboo', 'Smooth Operator', 'Kiss of Life' and more. ...

Adventures in Wonderland

Adventures in Wonderland

Z-arts, Manchester
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts! Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, step into Alice's shoes and have your very own magical Adventure i...

RNCM Spotlight - Dag Wirén's Serenade for Strings

RNCM Spotlight - Dag Wirén's Serenade for Strings

RNCM, Manchester
Students from the RNCM School of Strings perform Dag Wiren's Serenade for Strings and premiere Aidan Fyfe's Saxophone Concerto with Rachael Green ...

Happy Hour Comedy

Happy Hour Comedy

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
An evening of uproarious comedy featuring the freshest local talents, all working out new material for your amusement. It's a free show with exit-by-donation - because laughter should be affordable and accessible. Come sip on budget-friendl...

Thursday 1 May 2025

A Knight's Tale The Musical

A Knight's Tale The Musical

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
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...

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

Palace Theatre, Manchester
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...

Chase And Status

Chase And Status

Co-op Live, Manchester
Stadium drum 'n' bass duo Saul "Chase" Milton and Will "Status" Kennard have come a long way since forming in Manchester, as students, in 2003. They have continued to score Platinum-selling Top 10 hits throughout the 20 years since, includ...

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Aviva Studios, Manchester
A frenetic adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet haunted by Radiohead's Hail to the Thief. Shakespeare's great tragedy and Radiohead's seminal album collide for a feverish experience that fuses theatre, music, and movement. In this frenetic di...

Abigail's Party

Abigail's Party

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Mike Leigh's tragicomic masterpiece ABIGAIL'S PARTY has garnered cult status across the decades. In the Royal Exchange's distinctive space, award-winning Director Natalie Abrahami draws on the unique in-the-round stage to create an intima...

North By Northwest

North By Northwest

HOME, Manchester
Theatre legend Emma Rice takes on film legend Alfred Hitchcock in this riotously funny reworking that turns the original thriller on its head. It would be strange, would it not, if, in a city of seven million people, one man were never mist...

Imaginary Friends

Imaginary Friends

HOME, Manchester
Welcome to the warped mirror world of Imaginary Friends, the new solo show by award-winning writer-performer Daniel Bye, exploring everything from grief, morality and the end of the world, to authenticity in the contemporary media landscape...

The Hallé & Alena Baeva - From The New World

The Hallé & Alena Baeva - From The New World

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Polish conductor Marta Gardolinska, Music Director of the Opera national de Lorraine, conducts this programme of conflict and resolution. With its beautifully broad ranges of tonal colour, tinged with the trials of the American Civil War, i...

Viagra Boys

Viagra Boys

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Perhaps the worst named band in the world for SPAM filters, Stockholm post-punk quartet Viagra Boys have made a name for themselves burning up stages around the world. There's a little Iggy Pop spit and seethe, a David Yow drunken stumble, ...

RNCM Chamber Choir - Roxanna Panufnik In Focus

RNCM Chamber Choir - Roxanna Panufnik In Focus

RNCM, Manchester
Polish-British composer Roxanna Panufnik's choral and instrumental music is deeply spiritual, richly textured, and full of emotional resonance. In this programme, the RNCM Chamber Choir performs a selection of her works, including the intri...
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