Theatre in Manchester

Austentatious: An Improvised Novel

Join the all-star cast as they improvise a brand new Jane Austen work before your very eyes, based on a single audience suggestion.

Opera House, Manchester

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Buff Bingo Drag Brunch

If your idea of brunch involves dancing on your chair, shouting at bingo cards, and being served by buff butlers, you're in the right place.

On Bar, Manchester

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Jersey Boys

The Internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys!This smash hit musical has won 65 major awards and has been seen by over 30 million people worldwide.…

Palace Theatre, Manchester

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Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2027 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.Established as t…

Opera House, Manchester

Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

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Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

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Tom Read Wilson

Join television presenter, author, actor, and singer Tom Read Wilson for The A – Z of Me – an irreverent, whistle-stop tour of the alphabet.

Home, Manchester

Dirty Dancing

Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience; Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage.

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Rum

Meet Danny, plastering since he was a kid, he’s not scared of anything, he's RUM. Danny’s been up all night and now he’s rushing to finish a job before he has t…

Home, Manchester

Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds

Take cover -- it's the original (prog-rock) score for the HG Wells novel adaptation, performed live on this Arena tour, with holographic Liam Neeson.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selli…

Opera House, Manchester

Rob Rouse: Funny Bones

Star of BBC’s Upstart Crow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Friday Night Project and Dave’s One Night Stand.Since winning the prestigious Channel 4 So You Think You’re Fu…

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Christmas in Ireland

Be transported to a magical Christmas Eve inside a traditional Irish pub, where friends, old and new, gather to share songs, stories and memories of Christmases…

Opera House, Manchester

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The smash-hit National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to London for a strictly limited season, following an acc…

Opera House, Manchester

Heathers The Musical

Greetings and salutations!Welcome to Westerberg High, where Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day.

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Tubular Bells Live in Concert

Celebrating the brilliance of these iconic and seminal musical piecesOver the past few years Tubular Bells I, II & III in concert has become the ultimate live c…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Johannes Radebe: Finally Home

Johannes Radebe is back!2026 has been an extraordinary year for JoJo. He has become a British citizen, made his West End debut and started his dream role as pre…

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Piff and Pop

This unique show is the result of the pairing of legendary magician Penn Jillette, of world-renowned duo Penn & Teller, (who will tour the UK for the first time…

Opera House, Manchester

Tom Gilbey: Absolute Filth

Tom Gilbey is an award-winning wine expert, marathon-runner, and now author, with a career that has seen him taste, sell, spill and celebrate wine for over 30 y…

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

Anything for Love - The Meatloaf Story

Steve Steinman made his public debut when appearing on the UK's popular impersonation competition Stars In Their Eyes in 1993, going on to become the show's mos…

Opera House, Manchester

A Country Night in Nashville

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in t…

Opera House, Manchester

Alice Cooper: Devil on My Shoulder Book Tour

Alice Cooper announces the release of his definitive autobiography, ‘Devil on my Shoulder’, published by Ebury Spotlight on 8th October 2026.

Opera House, Manchester

Legally Blonde

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the hit-movie of the same name, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackl…

Opera House, Manchester

Trainspotting the Musical

Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, Trainspotting: The Musical storms the stage.

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Cats

A new day has begun.A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical CATS is coming to venues across the UK.From Euston station…

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

God help us, everyone!The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.D…

Opera House, Manchester

Daniel Kitson - Thrum

There’s the sound of somewhere else and the permanence of a plant pot and the ubiquity of a phrase and the heartbreaking brevity of a very long time.

Albert Hall, Manchester

Billy Elliot the Musical

Seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and honoured with more than 80 awards worldwide, Billy Elliot the Musical is one of the most successful…

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Burlesque: The Musical

Welcome to Burlesque the Musical, the glamorous, gritty and outrageously fun new musical based on the much-loved hit movie.

Opera House, Manchester

Jesus Christ Superstar

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas.

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas.

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Countess Luann

An American television personality, singer, author, and former model and nurse.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny

Are you ready to bring one of the UK's leading crime presenters and bestselling authors to your stage?

Opera House, Manchester

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Layton Williams - Layton Live

Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Layton Williams is taking to the stage for his nationwide tour.Marking the upcoming 20th anniversary of his stage de…

Opera House, Manchester

Harry Enfield and No Chums

From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite Visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy and…

Opera House, Manchester

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Funny, fabulous and feel-good, this is the musical sensation for all the family and not to be missed!Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheff…

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Pretty Woman: The Musical

One of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time is now coming to the West End!

Palace Theatre, Manchester

The Full Monty - The Play by Simon Beaufoy

As in the 1997 smash hit film, this brand-new production is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, laughs and heartbreak.

Opera House, Manchester

Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical

40 years on from the iconic gig that re-wrote music history, relive the joy of Live Aid in a “completely new and delightful way!” (Pete Townshend of The Who).Pe…

Opera House, Manchester

Chicago The Musical

“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery… all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”.

Opera House, Manchester

Back To The Future The Musical

Strap in for the smash hit Back to the Future The Musical, landing as part of its first ever UK tour.

Opera House, Manchester

Grease

The world’s best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before.After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-…

Opera House, Manchester

Ogrepalooza With The Ogretones

Leave your pitchforks at the door and get in our swamp...Headlined by the UK's #1 Shrek tribute band, The Ogretones - an 8-piece live band featuring Shrek, Fion…

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Surinderella

From the company that brought you Britain's Got Bhangra, The Deranged Marriage and Laila the Musical - Rifco Theatre Company presents Surinderella.

Palace Theatre, Manchester

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Blithe Spirit

BLITHE SPIRIT by Nol Coward Directed by James Shawcross"Till death do us part was only the beginning."Prepare for a performance of sparkling wit, supernatural m…

Guide Bridge Theatre, Manchester

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National Theatre Live: Les Liasons Dangereusse

Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos directed by Marianne Elliott BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville…

The Edge, Manchester

At Sea

A Fantastical Puppet Adventure for All! At Sea is an uplifting tale of a sailor’s triumph over darkness; non-verbal, with stunning projections and original musi…

Home, Manchester

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

T1 | 6+ | 2hrs (inc interval) Against the backdrop of the Northern Lights, a small town has been pushed to the brink of collapse in a bid for progress and prosp…

Home, Manchester