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From highbrow performances of the world’s best French opera to ‘singing in the aisle’ musicals hot from the West End, there’s something for everyone in Manchester.
- 30 April 2012
ArticleSee what shows The Lowry Theatre has in store for 2012
21 March 2012 - 22 March 2012
Article21st - 22nd March
At the Manchester Arena
20 March 2012 - 24 March 2012
EntertainmentOne of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the UK, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! returns to The Lowry to celebrate its 20th anniversary for one week only.
08 April 2012
Family FriendlyJoin in with CBeebies Live! featuring Justin Fletcher, PC Plum, Andy Day and Katy Ashworth, LazyTown's Stephanie and Sportacus, Mr Tumble, Postman Pat, Squiglet and the Zingzillas.
24 November 2012 - 12 January 2013
EntertainmentJoin us at Oldham Coliseum Theatre next Christmas for Cinderella, the most magical and enchanting pantomime of them all.
11 April 2012 - 28 April 2012
EntertainmentIt’s the Swinging Sixties and no one is embracing the spirit of free love more than Alfie Elkins. He’s the working class Don Juan of the East End – the man about town with the world at his feet and a new bird every Saturday night.
07 June 2012
Family FriendlyAn eccentric couple travel their strange monochrome world in a quirky land-boat, until their lives are turned upside down by a new arrival - the adorable and colourful Lulu.
12 June 2012 - 30 June 2012
EntertainmentBarry is a television entertainer adored by the whole nation. But behind the bright lights and dazzling smile, Barry’s world is crumbling around him. Soon to be divorced, with falling ratings and an inability to stay off the booze
03 April 2012 - 07 April 2012
EntertainmentWhen Death stalks the back stage corridors of the Strand Theatre - as night after night artistes are murdered by an invisible, malevolent hand – who better to call in to investigate than Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson?