WHAT'S ON AT THE STOCKPORT PLAZA, STOCKPORT
What's On at the Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Stockport Plaza opened its grand doors in 1932 as a super cinema and variety theatre - roots it is still proud to boast today. Hosting touring plays, music events, comedians, gigs, musical theatre, dance, murder mysteries, family shows, their own festive pantomime, and cinema screenings, this Grade II listed art deco building has a seating capacity of 1317.
The Plaza currently has two Patrons; Baroness Joan Bakewell DBE, and Dara O’ Briain. Past Patrons include Leslie Phillips CBE, Sabrina, and Sir Ken Dodd. Alongside their main theatre space, The Stockport Plaza also has The Green Room, an intimate cabaret space for 80 guest, with a diverse programme of events.
Productions, shows and events coming up include John Bishop, A Christmas Carol, Scouting For Girls, Beyond The Barricade, Sleeping Beauty, Katherine Ryan, Ben Elton, and Chris McCausland. See what’s on at The Stockport Plaza below and book tickets online.
Stockport Plaza opened its grand doors in 1932 as a super cinema and variety theatre - roots it is still proud to boast today. Hosting touring plays, music events, comedians, gigs, musical theatre, dance, murder mysteries, family shows, their own festive pantomime, and cinema screenings, this Grade II listed art deco building has a seating capacity of 1317.
The Plaza currently has two Patrons; Baroness Joan Bakewell DBE, and Dara O’ Briain. Past Patrons include Leslie Phillips CBE, Sabrina, and Sir Ken Dodd. Alongside their main theatre space, The Stockport Plaza also has The Green Room, an intimate cabaret space for 80 guest, with a diverse programme of events.
Productions, shows and events coming up include John Bishop, A Christmas Carol, Scouting For Girls, Beyond The Barricade, Sleeping Beauty, Katherine Ryan, Ben Elton, and Chris McCausland. See what’s on at The Stockport Plaza below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Stockport Plaza, Stockport
What's On at the Stockport Plaza, Stockport
A Celebration of Father Ted with Joe Rooney
Green Room
Friday 24 - Saturday 25 January 2025
Celebrate one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as renowned actor and stand-up comedian Joe Rooney presents a night of all things Father Ted! Joe featured as the rebellious Father Damo in the classic Father Ted episode The Old Grey Whis...Andy Powell's Big Band Swing
Main Auditorium
Sunday 26 January 2025
 Stockport's premier live entertainer Andy Powell returns with his swinging big band show. An unforgettable afternoon of Swing and Big Band Classics by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Michael Buble, Tony Bennett, N...Jim Davidson
Main Auditorium
Wednesday 29 January 2025
 In the ever-evolving book of British comedy, highly controversial former TV star Jim Davidson OBE remains a best-seller, writing new chapters of hilarity that captivate capacity audiences year after year, with a "gripping tale where free...Behind the Scenes Tours
Main Auditorium
Wednesday 29 January 2025 - Wednesday 24 June 2026
Enjoy a tour of Stockport's magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear and the modern day have appeared in person on stage or on the giant silver screen at The Plaza...Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 30 January 2025
Sing-a-Long-a Productions, producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a Grease brings you their newest show, the smash hit film musical that everyone can't stop singing - The Greatest Showman! Look out 'cause here it com...The Marvin Gaye Songbook
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 31 January 2025
Wake up and let's get down tonight as we celebrate the Prince of Motown. Brand new for 2024 from hit producers Entertainers - the team behind, The Magic of Motown, Lost in Music and Fastlove!Every magical hit is respectfully recreated, brou...Katherine Ryan
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
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...Chris McCausland
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
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...Ben Elton
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
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...Wicked (PG)
Cinema
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...The Story of Guitar Heroes
Main Auditorium
Thursday 6 February 2025
The Story of Guitar Heroes is an awe-inspiring, dynamic show which transports you through time: from the 1950's with artistes such as Chuck Berry and Hank Marvin from The Shadows, including gifted legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Cl...James Phelan - The Dreamer
Main Auditorium
Friday 7 - Monday 10 February 2025
Star of The Greatest Magician, and the BBC's most broadcast magician of the last decade - the award-winning James Phelan - debuts this breath-taking new magic show. Most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after correctly predicting th...Celebrating Celine - The Ultimate Celine Dion Tribute Concert
Main Auditorium
Saturday 8 February 2025
The Ultimate Celine Dion tribute concert with an incredible full live band and starring the highly acclaimed vocalist, January Butler. With dazzling costumes, jaw dropping vocals and a sensational 'live concert' feel, this show will take yo...Chinese New Year Extravaganza
Main Auditorium
Sunday 9 February 2025
Come and celebrate the Year of the Snake as Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts returns with a spectacular line-up of exciting programmes! After 5 years of dormancy since Covid, the show brings back their 18 metre dragon that illuminates the ...A Tribute To The Carpenters
Main Auditorium
Thursday 13 February 2025
It's time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true as the Entertainers present A Tribute to the Carpenters, featuring Gordy Marshall's The British Carpenters and starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpen...Film: Valentine Special - It Happened One Night (Cert U)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 14 February 2025
Join us on the most romantic day of the year for one of our nations best loved romantic features: It Happened One Night (Cert U) starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. With standard admission tickets, special Evening pre film dining an...Don't Stop Queen Now - Tribute to Queen
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 15 February 2025
Don't Stop Queen Now's energetic and true-to-life performance, fronted by the incredible Michael Spence who has featured on ITV1 as Freddie Mercury, brings Queen's 50 year reign to life in a show that's guaranteed to blow your mind! The si...Rita, Sue & Bob Too!
Main Auditorium
Tuesday 18 - Saturday 22 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 ...Dinosaur Adventure Live
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 23 February 2025
 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure? This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in the enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs. When a satell...National Theatre Live - The Importance of Being Earnest (PG)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Showing as though live, on the big screen, three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a...Herman's Hermits
Main Auditorium
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Herman's Hermits, one of the biggest selling bands of the 60's, not just in the UK, but around the World celebrate their 60th anniverary. From their early beginnings in Manchester in 1964, the band have chalked up 23 Hit Singles, 10 Hit Alb...Fiery Entertainment By Arrangement With Siren Talent Present - Jon Culshaw: Imposter Syndrome
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 27 February 2025
Fiery Entertainment by arrangement with Siren Talent presentJON CULSHAW: IMPOSTER SYNDROME 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 com...Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond: The Ultimate Tribute
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 28 February 2025
The good times never seemed so good... introducing Sweet Caroline, the ultimate tribute show to Neil Diamond featuring Gary Ryan, as seen on 'Stars in Their Eyes'. Taking it back to where it began, this musical journey celebrates 50 years o...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 1 March 2025
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 interv...Queenz - Drag Me To The Disco
Main Auditorium
Sunday 2 March 2025
Queenz are back with a brand new show! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. After two trailblazing years of touring the country, a run ...Tap Factory
Main Auditorium
Monday 3 March 2025
After mesmerizing audiences across five continents with over 800 shows, Tap Factory is thrilled to be back in UK with its 10th Anniversary Tour! Prepare to be captivated as eight extraordinary male performers deliver a sensational blend of ...An Evening With Sir Geoff Hurst
Main Auditorium
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Across the world, Sir Geoff Hurst certainly needs no introduction. He is a sporting legend who is still the only player ever to score a hat trick in A World Cup Final. Sir Geoff made his name with club side West Ham United, with whom he ma...
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Cinema
Friday 7 March - Wednesday 7 May 2025
 Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography from the world's most prestigious mountain film festival as it heads on a...Wrestling
Main Auditorium
Saturday 8 March 2025
High flying, hard hitting, body slam mayhem returns to The Plaza with professional wrestling and an evening the whole family will enjoy. Cheer the good guys and boo the bad guys in this high energy, entertainment spectacular featuring rip-r...The Pyramid Players - Stockport's Light Orchestra
Main Auditorium
Sunday 9 March 2025
 A 40-piece full orchestra dedicated to performing the best in tuneful light music from yesteryear. Kicking off with Eric Coates' march The Dam Busters, other items include a selection from The King & I by the Richard Rodgers, and the con...The Scummy Mummies Show
Main Auditorium
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate ten years of scumminess! For a decade now, the Scummy Mummies have been touring their hit comedy show to sold-out audiences around the country. Now they're bringing all their most-loved songs, sketches...
JUST MY IMAGINATION - THE MUSIC OF THE TEMPTATIONS
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 14 March 2025
Fifty years ago, The Temptations were sitting proudly atop of the American charts with the single Papa Was a Rollin' Stone. The song was a notable change in direction for both The Temptations and the group's record label Motown Records. Th...Sing-a-long-a Dirty Dancing
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 15 March 2025
The producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a GREASE bring you their latest interactive film. The brand new singalonga screening of the classic film starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. It's the Summer of 1963, it's ...Sing-a-Long-a Beauty And The Beast (PG)
Main Auditorium
Saturday 15 March 2025
Singalonga Productions invite you to "Be our Guest" as they celebrate the brand new adaptation of Disney's iconic fairy tale with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in!. This is your chance to sing your heart out to the Disney songs of y...The Dublin Legends (The Dubliners)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna in 2012 and John Sheahan's' decision to retire it was agreed that The Dubliners, as a touring band, would end and The Dublin Legends were born. The Dublin Legends - Sean Cannon, P...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 20 March 2025
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...Steptoe & Son Live
Main Auditorium
Friday 21 March 2025
You wouldn't think it was possible for this 'rag and boning' duo to still be at it after all this time, but here they are! Albert is still a dirty old man and Harold is as pretentious as ever. Come and join Steptoe & Son for all the hilar...Showaddywaddy
Main Auditorium
Saturday 22 March 2025
 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World' is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records ...Romiley Operatic Society Present: Evita
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 March 2025
Award winning company ROS. (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers/Kipps/Priscilla) are proud to bringEVITA to the Plaza Theatre. From a life of poverty to spiritual leader of the nation, Eva Peron was loved, hated, derided andvenerated. Dividing ...Bye Bye Baby - Celebrating Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 30 March 2025
Bye Bye Baby is a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon 'Jersey Boys' and the timeless, iconic music of 'Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons'. Enjoy a night to remember with incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto and en...Strawberry Studios Forever
Main Auditorium
Monday 31 March 2025
The Stockport Music Story presents Strawberry Studios Forever, a celebration concert of the legendary music recorded at Strawberry Recording Studios. Many of Manchester's iconic bands made their early recordings here in Stockport. An evenin...Dreamcoat Stars
Main Auditorium
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Featuring stars from the hit production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics. This colourful pro...Barry Steele's The Roy Orbison Story
Main Auditorium
Friday 4 April 2025
Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world's leading vocalists playing homage to legend Roy Orbison. He has stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapp...The Blow Monkeys
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 5 April 2025
With hits like 'Digging Your Scene' and 'It Doesn't Have To Be This Way', The Blow Monkeys epitomised the glamour of mid-80s pop at its most graceful and sophisticated. In the London band's frontman Robert Howard (aka Dr. Robert), they poss...Legend - The Music Of Bob Marley
Main Auditorium
Sunday 6 April 2025
Legend - the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating the musical icon, the reggae legend that was Bob Marley, in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship...Mothers Of The Brides
Main Auditorium
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Mothers of the Brides is a fun-filled, sketch-packed, gag-fuelled, laugh-heavy trip through the marital maze of getting your offspring to the altar from the writers of the hit comedies Hormonal Housewives and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. 3 Mo...Country Roads - One Night of Country Classics
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 10 April 2025
Celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music and enjoy the biggest and best songs of the genre, including 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Rhinestone Cowboy, Ring of Fire, Walkin' After Midnight and more at this tribute show from the ...The Illegal Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 12 April 2025
Celebrating the music of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band, The Illegal Eagles return in 2020 for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. Thi...EASTER PANTO: ROBIN HOOD AND THE GOLDEN ARROW
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 18 - Monday 21 April 2025
It?s time to get Merry at The Plaza Easter Pantomime ROBIN HOOD AND THE GOLDEN ARROW! Stockport?s much loved Pantomime Star RICHARD CHANDLER with the fabulous SCOTT GALLAGHERreturns with a sensational cast for an affordable family festive t...How to get to the Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Stockport Plaza Frequently Asked Questions
The Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport, SK1 1SP
Car parks near to Stockport Plaza are:
You can also park in Red Rock Car Park.
The nearest train station to Stockport Plaza is Stockport Station. It is approximately an 8 minute walk to the Plaza.
Trains run directly from Piccadilly Station in Manchester to Stockport station.
Stockport Plaza has a capcity of 1317 seats.
Their Green Room cabaret venue holds 80 guests.
Please contact Stockport Plaza directly and their team will be able to help you.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from Stockport Plaza Box Office, they open:
Wednesday - Saturday: 11am – 3.00pm
The Plaza Box Office will also be open for one hour prior to shows and events.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
You can contact the Plaza directly and they will be able to advise you.
When we know of a duration of a show, we add it to the description of the show on our event pages. For example, on our Wicked event page, after the description of the show we have added the duration of the show in large capital letters. If the time isn't listed, we do not have the information yet. We update our pages daily so it maybe a case of knowing closer to the performance itself, so keep checking.
For more information on accessibility at Stockport Plaza, you can visit their accessibility page.
Alternatively, please click here for more contact information and Stockport Plaza's access team will be able to answer your questions.
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Stockport Plaza have the Plaza Cafe attached to the venue which is open Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 3pm.
For evening food, there are plenty of great places to eat in Manchester and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Manchester Restaurant site here!
Stockport Plaza have the Plaza Cafe attached to the venue.
Manchester is full of great bars and pubs and some decent ones close to the venue. check out our Manchester Bar site here!
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Stockport Plaza, Stockport
