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Friday 25 April 2025

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...

Boys from the Blackstuff

Boys from the Blackstuff

Lowry, Salford
Bill Kenwright Ltd presents Liverpool's Royal Court and National Theatre production of Alan Bleasdale's "Boys From The Blackstuff" by James Graham. Gizza job. Go on, gizzit. 80s Liverpool. Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser are used ...

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...

Andrea Bocelli

Andrea Bocelli

Co-op Live, Manchester
Andrea Angel Bocelli is one of the world's greatest singing talents. Best known for blending of opera and pop music, his rich and unique voice has been known to bring audiences to tears. Born in a village in Tuscany, Bocelli started piano l...

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

AO Arena, Manchester
Liverpool comedian Paul Smith, who is best known for the many viral social media clips of his lightning quick audience interaction, is back with his biggest and funniest tour show yet, "Pablo". The show features hysterics from start to fi...

Mo Gilligan

Mo Gilligan

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Mo Gilligan is a British stand-up comedian known for his observational comedy. After several years of uploading comedy clips to social media, he found global success in 2017. He hosted The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan, which debuted in 201...

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...

The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Brilliantly bonkers and hilarious adaptation of Hitchcock's iconic thriller. Follow the dashing Richard Hannay as he embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with daring antics, romantic encounters and ghastly murders. Get set for a whirlwin...

Manchester Collective x Clark x Melanie Lane - Refractions

Manchester Collective x Clark x Melanie Lane - Refractions

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
What if everything that came from the past was influenced by the future? Enter a musical time warp where sound resonates across the ages. Manchester Collective team up with electronic musician Clark and choreographer Melanie Lane for a grou...

'Allo 'Allo Comedy Train

'Allo 'Allo Comedy Train

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
'Allo! 'Allo! This is nighthawk calling! Listen very carefully, we shall say this only once! Renѐ was hoping for a quiet night in his humble little cafe in Nouvion, but things aren't quite going according to plan. The Resistance wants to u...

The Drifters

The Drifters

The Edge, Wigan
Continuing the legacy of George and Faye Treadwell, the latest line-up of The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show, performing all the classic hits of the soul legends from the last six decades, such as 'Saturday Night...

Lemar

Lemar

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
North London R&B vocalist Lemar first came to the world's attention on the BBC competition/reality show Fame Academy in 2002. Singer Beverley Knight saw his potential and invited him to perform a duet with her during a concert that was atte...

Social Distortion

Social Distortion

Albert Hall, Manchester
  The "Godfathers of Punk", California stalwarts Social Distortion have a reputation of performing with a fierce energy onstage. ...

Spitfire Girls

Spitfire Girls

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Co-Produced by Tilted Wig & MAST Mayflower Studios, Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an ...

Singin' I'm No A Billy, He's A Tim

Singin' I'm No A Billy, He's A Tim

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
The 20th anniversary tour of the play exploring bigotry and ethnic identity. "Singin' I'm No a Billy, He's a Tim" is a phenomenon in Scotland where it has sold out countless nationwide tours, a sensation at the Edinburgh Festival and now t...

JAWS

JAWS

O2 Ritz, Manchester
With their hook-laden, impressive and artful songs that have been featured in the unlikely cross section from Made In Chelsea, and Hollyoaks to Match Of The Day, and Rocksmith 2014 computer game, Birmingham dream pop prodigies JAWS displa...

ABBA Forever - The ABBA Tribute

ABBA Forever - The ABBA Tribute

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
The unique Abba look and sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail as the beautiful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all seven performers on stage with two outstanding Abba girls completing ...

Jamali Maddix

Jamali Maddix

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with his brand-new show, Aston. Expect Jamali's trademark brutally honest and unflinching perspectives on the world at large. His last tours have sold-out shows across the ...

mxmtoon

mxmtoon

New Century Hall, Manchester
The Oakland-born, Brooklyn based social media sensation delivers bedroom pop which she calls "rhyming diary entries": an off-the-cuff account of her most private thoughts and feelings, straight from her brightly lit brain. With her disarmin...

National Theatre Live - Dr Strangelove (12A)

National Theatre Live - Dr Strangelove (12A)

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in this pre-recorded cinema screening of the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear a...

Saturday 26 April 2025

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...

Boys from the Blackstuff

Boys from the Blackstuff

Lowry, Salford
Bill Kenwright Ltd presents Liverpool's Royal Court and National Theatre production of Alan Bleasdale's "Boys From The Blackstuff" by James Graham. Gizza job. Go on, gizzit. 80s Liverpool. Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser are used ...

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...

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

AO Arena, Manchester
Liverpool comedian Paul Smith, who is best known for the many viral social media clips of his lightning quick audience interaction, is back with his biggest and funniest tour show yet, "Pablo". The show features hysterics from start to fi...

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...

The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Brilliantly bonkers and hilarious adaptation of Hitchcock's iconic thriller. Follow the dashing Richard Hannay as he embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with daring antics, romantic encounters and ghastly murders. Get set for a whirlwin...

The Drifters

The Drifters

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Continuing the legacy of George and Faye Treadwell, the latest line-up of The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show, performing all the classic hits of the soul legends from the last six decades, such as 'Saturday Night...

Lifelines - The LS Lowry Lecture by Jeanette Winterson

Lifelines - The LS Lowry Lecture by Jeanette Winterson

Lowry, Salford
Lowry's 25th anniversary sees the return of the annual LS Lowry Lecture and for 2025 renowned writer Jeanette Winterson will provide a very personal perspective on Lowry's way into his world and ours, which he described as having 'a pri...

Valery Meladze

Valery Meladze

Manchester Academy, Manchester
  Georgian-born Russian art rock star Valery Meladze, a Meritorious Artist of Russia, and People's Artist of the Chechen Republic, celebrates 30 years in the industry. With his brother Konstantin Meladze, he founded the Russian-Ukrainian...

Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago - Ibiza Anthems Live

Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago - Ibiza Anthems Live

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
  A slice of Ibiza in spectacular surroundings with Northern Irish saxophonist and Britain's Got Talent star Laura Fowles (aka Lovely Laura) and her legendary husband, Berlin Fashion Week musical director and one of the White Isle's most...

One Night in Nashville

One Night in Nashville

Albert Hall, Manchester
  Experience the sights and sounds of Nashville with the 'One Night In Nashville' show featuring Mancunian Country singer Maria Jordan. Celebrating the biggest modern and classic country icons in an authentic downtown honkytonk experience...

Spitfire Girls

Spitfire Girls

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Co-Produced by Tilted Wig & MAST Mayflower Studios, Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an ...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis

Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...

Candlelight - Rings & Dragons

Candlelight - Rings & Dragons

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
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...

Neon Brush - Paint in the Dark Experience

Neon Brush - Paint in the Dark Experience

Studio Bee, Manchester
  A painting workshop in a unique retro-futuristic atmosphere. Immerse yourself in a fluorescent neon-lit setting to create your own work of art. Brush in one hand, glass in the other (with or without alcohol), unleash your inner artist! N...

Neon Brush Kids - Paint in The Dark Kids Edition

Neon Brush Kids - Paint in The Dark Kids Edition

Studio Bee, Manchester
Get ready for your next family adventure!  Neon Brush Kids offers parents a chance to connect with their kids in a fun and creative environment. With paints that glow in the dark, stencils to spark your imagination, and family-friendly tu...

The AC/DC Experience - Tribute to AC/DC

The AC/DC Experience - Tribute to AC/DC

The Albert Halls, Bolton
  Hailing from Lancashire, The AC/DC Experience perform classics from both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras such as "Highway To Hell", "Shoot To Thrill", "Back In Black", "Whole Lotta Rosie", and many, many more. ...

Toots and The Maytals Featuring Leba Hibbert

Toots and The Maytals Featuring Leba Hibbert

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Jamaican ska and rocksteady legends The Maytals, were not only key figures in popularising reggae music with their frontman Toots Hibbert, who died in 2020, considered a reggae pioneer on par with Bob Marley, but they also coined the name...

Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie

Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie

Waterside, Manchester
There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. Absolute Bowie continue to celebrate the life and music of the Starman with a spectacular show uniting Bowie fans across the UK. Absolute Bo...

Sunday 27 April 2025

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...

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...

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...

The Overtones

The Overtones

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
  Multi-platinum selling, chart-topping vocal harmony group, The Overtones return. For the last decade, The Overtones have been a household name after appearing on dozens of television shows across the UK and Europe including Dancing On Ic...

London Concertante - Radiohead by Candlelight

London Concertante - Radiohead by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Step into an evening of candlelit excitement with London Concertante, with some of the best tracks from Radiohead albums performed by the fabulous ensemble. UK-based chamber orchestra, London Concertante, will be performing in the majestic ...

The Legends of American Country Show

The Legends of American Country Show

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe's No.1 multi-award winning tribute show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country Music classics. The show features four fantastic singers who are ...

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...

Airbag

Airbag

Manchester Academy, Manchester
For fans of Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Marillion, Astra, and Ozric Tentacles, Argentine hard rock sibling trio Airbag boast magnificent singing and prog atmospheres which compete for the lion's share with dark and captivating guitars, and...

Hallé Chamber Series - Hallé Youth Choir

Hallé Chamber Series - Hallé Youth Choir

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Now recognised as one of the country's leading mixed-voice youth choirs, the Halle Youth Choir was established in 2003 for young singers from across the North West and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to hear these talented young voices p...
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