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Manchester theatre shows

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.

  • Acorn Antiques The Musical

    Acorn Antiques The Musical

    27 May 2013 - 01 June 2013

    PerformanceA musical version of Victoria Wood’s soap opera parody, set in the fictional Manchesterford and featuring the irrepressible Mrs Overall complete with macaroons and wrinkly tights.

  • A Doll's House

    A Doll's House

    01 May 2013 - 01 June 2013

    ArticleA story of domestic revolution, female empowerment and the journey towards self-liberation.

  • An Evening with Bryan Ferry

    An Evening with Bryan Ferry

    25 October 2013 - 26 October 2013

    ConcertBryan Ferry will be performing two dates at The Lowry on 25th and 26th October 2013.

  • A Wondrous Place

    A Wondrous Place

    11 June 2013 - 22 June 2013

    PerformanceThe Royal Exchange Theatre presents A Wondrous Place from 11 - 22 June 2013. The performance times will vary.

  • Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

    Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

    27 July 2013 - 28 July 2013

    PerformanceFrom the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation for the first time ever live on stage! Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom will be on at The Palace Theatre from 27 - 28 July 2013. The performance times will vary.

  • Birdsong

    Birdsong

    01 July 2013 - 06 July 2013

    PerformanceA production entitled Birdsong will be performed at the Oldham Coliseum Theatre from 1 - 6 July 2013. The performance times will vary.

  • Break the Floorboards

    Break the Floorboards

    04 June 2013 - 08 June 2013

    PerformanceBreak the Floorboards is a dance and drama production on at the Oldham Coliseum from 4 - 8 June 2013. The performance times will vary.

  • Brilliant Adventures

    Brilliant Adventures

    08 May 2013 - 25 May 2013

    PerformanceA Royal Exchange Theatre and Live Theatre, Newcastle co-production called Brilliant Adventures is to be performed at the Royal Exchange Theatre from 8 - 25 May 2013.

  • Broadway and Beyond

    Broadway and Beyond

    01 June 2013

    PerformanceBroadway and Beyond is a new show that is on at the Oldham Coliseum Theatre on 1 June 2013. The performance will be starting at 19:30.

  • Bruce Forsyth

    Bruce Forsyth

    23 May 2013

    PerformanceAs of Spring 2012, Sir Bruce Forsyth has been working in show business for 70 years. To celebrate the occasion, he returns to the stage for the first time in over ten years in a spectacular one-off performance of comedy and music.

  • Carnaby Street

    Carnaby Street

    20 May 2013 - 25 May 2013

    PerformanceA production of Carnaby Street is to be performed at Manchester's Opera House from 20 - 25 May 2013.

  • Dirty Dancing

    Dirty Dancing

    21 May 2013 - 15 June 2013

    PerformanceA production of Dirty Dancing is on at The Palace Theatre from 21 May - 15 June 2013. The performance times for the shows will vary.

  • Diversity

    Diversity

    11 December 2013

    PerformanceDiversity will be performing a brand new arena show called ‘Limitless’ at the Manchester Arena on 11 December 2013. The performance is due to start at 19:30.

  • DJ Spen

    DJ Spen

    01 June 2013

    PerformanceManchester stalwarts of Soulful House are back with long time friend of the Slammin Boys’, DJ Spen.

  • Eddie Izzard

    Eddie Izzard

    07 June 2013

    PerformanceAward-winning comedian Eddie Izzard brings his brand new tour 'Force Majeure' to the Manchester Arena on 7 June 2013. The performance will start at 20:00.