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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.
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.
01 May 2013 - 01 June 2013
ArticleA story of domestic revolution, female empowerment and the journey towards self-liberation.
25 October 2013 - 26 October 2013
ConcertBryan Ferry will be performing two dates at The Lowry on 25th and 26th October 2013.
11 June 2013 - 22 June 2013
PerformanceThe Royal Exchange Theatre presents A Wondrous Place from 11 - 22 June 2013. The performance times will vary.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
01 June 2013
PerformanceManchester stalwarts of Soulful House are back with long time friend of the Slammin Boys’, DJ Spen.
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.