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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 1d

@matthewbourne.bsky.social presents #theredshoes 25th to 29th Nov @thelowry.com A powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Booking now via: thelowry.com/whats-on/the...

Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 2d

#oreoduba #hopemilltheatre YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN - PRESS NIGHT - Easiest 5***** Review - EVER! ‘YOU’LL FREAKIN’ LOVE IT!’ Book your tickets via theatre box office. Playing now till 30th November. Read our full review via link below: www.manchester-theatrical.com/reviews/2763...

Young Frankenstein / Reviews | manchester-theatrical.com

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 5d

#andrewlloydwebber #catsmusical will be coming to @palaceandopera.bsky.social next year. The #alwmusicals is sure to be popular with #catsjellicleball starring #andredeshields playing at #Broadway #broadhursttheatre across the pond. Keep your eyes peeled on @atgtickets.bsky.social

Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 9d

#meangirlsmusical Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. Grab your friends, this is going to be fetch – and YES Manchester, we’re making it happen! The girls will be at @palaceandopera.bsky.social 23Feb-7Mar book via @atgtickets.bsky.social or www.atgtickets.com/shows/mean-g...

Mean Girls Tickets | Opera House Manchester in Manchester | ATG Tickets

Get in loser, we’re going to Manchester!

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 15d

@arleyconcerts 16th & 17th May 2026. An unmissable weekend of nostalgia, dancefloor anthems and Glam Rock classics in a pair of themed concerts which bring legendary artists together for a party like no other featuring #fivestar #baycityrollers #livinjoy #therealthing book via: www.arleyconcerts.com

Live at Arley | 16th & 17th May 2026, Arley Hall

Spectacular Outdoor Concerts at Cheshire's Arley Hall with 70s & 80s Legends; Imagination ft. Leee John, The Real Thing, Bay City Rollers, 5 Star, MUD, Jaki Graham and many more!

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 17d

#deathonthenile @thelowry.com til 4 Oct
***Full of intrigue, suspense and drama***A magnificent Journey ***Everyone is a suspect in this gripping adaptation*** Grab yourself a ticket for the original whodunnit via theatre box office. 4star review below: www.manchester-theatrical.com/reviews/2736...

Death on the Nile / Reviews | manchester-theatrical.com

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 20d

@dirtydancingontouruk @palaceandopera.bsky.social Get your watermelons ready as Dirty Dancing has announced a new tour 29Sept-3Oct 2026 you’ll have the time of your life! so hot foot yourself to get your tickets from @atgtickets.bsky.social or below link: www.atgtickets.com/shows/dirty-...

Dirty Dancing Tickets | Palace Theatre Manchester in Manchester | ATG Tickets

Dirty Dancing returns to Manchester as part of a UK and Irish tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing.

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 21d

#tinathemusical @palaceandopera.bsky.social 25Nov-3Jan Set to a pulse-pounding soundtrack of iconic hits, including The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It? & Private Dancer discover the heart&soul behind the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll @atgtickets.bsky.social book via: www.atgtickets.com/shows/tina-t...

Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 21d

#misssaigon @palaceandopera.bsky.social 4th to 15th Nov. The legendary musical is reborn. The soaring score features hit songs including; “The Heat is On in Saigon”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” and “The American Dream”. Book via link: www.atgtickets.com/shows/miss-s...

Miss Saigon Tickets | Palace Theatre Manchester in Manchester | ATG Tickets

Embarking on a major UK Tour, this epic production arrives at Palace Theatre Manchester this November

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 22d

@hopemilltheatre presents Hope Mill Theatre in Concert 10year anniversary 29th Sept - 1st Oct The Hope Mill Boys will take you on a journey celebrating a decade of Hope Mill featuring @annajanecasey13 @sallydynevor @denise_welch @riaveril67 Book via: hopemilltheatre.co.uk/event/hope-m...

Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 22d

#lionwitchstage #TheLionTheWitchAndTheWardrobe @thelowry.com 3rd Dec to 11th Jan. Watch the nation’s favourite novel come to life on stage in this spectacular production which is guaranteed to delight all ages. Book your ticket to Narnia via: thelowry.com/whats-on/the...

The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe | What's On

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to Salford.

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 25d

O MY GOD…. O MY GOD YOU GUYS ! #legallyblondeshow is coming to @palaceandopera.bsky.social 3rd to 14th Nov 2026 starring #amberdavies Bend and snap to get a tickets via @atgtickets.bsky.social or www.atgtickets.com/shows/legall...

Legally Blonde Tickets | Opera House Manchester in Manchester | ATG Tickets

The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Pretty Woman, 9 to 5 The Musical...

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 25d

Breaking the Code @liveveryplay.bsky.social 21st - 25th Oct A play about a mastermind code breaker and one of the most important minds of the twentieth century - Alan Turing. It’s not breaking a code that matters, it’s where you go from there. Book now via link: everymanplayhouse.com/event/breaki...

Breaking the Code - Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres

★ ★ ★ ★ 'Delivers a powerful and timely punch' WhatsOnStage

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 26d

Singing’ in the Rain @rxtheatre.bsky.social 29th Nov to 18th Jan A timeless masterpiece, and perhaps one of the greatest musicals ever made, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, the Exchange's must-see show for Christmas 2025 book now via link: www.royalexchange.co.uk/event/singin...

Singin' In The Rain - Royal Exchange Theatre

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 26d

#bankofdavemusical @thelowry.com from 2nd to 16th May 2026. Bank of Dave: The Musical is a home-grown, brand-new British musical - bursting with northern grit, laugh-out-loud humour and what Dave himself calls “the best songs in any musical ever.” Book via below: thelowry.com/whats-on/ban...

Bank of Dave The Musical | What's On

Dave’s inspiring underdog story now bursts onto the stage as a laugh-out-loud British musical packed with heart, humour and cracking new music.

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Lowry @thelowry.com · 27d

💲Members pre-sale💲

Bank of Dave: The Musical is a home-grown, brand-new British musical - bursting with northern grit & laugh-out-loud humour.

Members can book tickets now before the general on sale on Wednesday: https://bit.ly/47PKIre

Become a member to get early access: https://bit.ly/4m1vwuC

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 27d

#Priscillaqueenofthedesert @palaceandopera.bsky.social 19 - 29 Feb This sparkling musical extravaganza is packed with jaw-dropping dance routines, eye-popping costumes, and an iconic soundtrack full of your favourite 80s & 90s disco and dance anthems. Book via: www.atgtickets.com/shows/prisci...

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical Tickets | Palace Theatre Manchester in Manchester | ATG Tickets

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, is back with a dazzling UK and International tour!

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 27d

#tophatmusical @thelowry.com 31st March - 4th April Irving Berlin’s irresistible score includes some of Hollywood’s greatest songs, the immortal Cheek to Cheek, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Top Hat White Tie and Tails and Puttin’ on the Ritz. booking now via: thelowry.com/whats-on/top...

Top Hat | What's On

Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · 29d

#youngfrankenstein #hopemilltheatre 10th Oct – 30th Nov. Victor Frankenstein (“Fronk-en-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (“Eye-gore”) a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally) book via: hopemilltheatre.co.uk/event/young-...

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein – Hope Mill Theatre

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · Sep 19

#deathonthenile @thelowry.com 26Sept - 4Oct by #agathachristie As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime onboard the Egyptian cruise? Book via: thelowry.com/whats-on/dea...

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · Sep 18

#deathonthenileplay @thelowry.com 26th Sept to 4th Oct. Can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime this time on board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun? Booking below: thelowry.com/whats-on/dea...

Death on The Nile | What's On

From the creative team who brought you Murder on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot will return to Lowry this Autumn in Death on the Nile.

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · Sep 18

#waitressmusical 10th Anniversary tour starring #carriehopefletcher will be coming to @palaceandopera.bsky.social 26th to 30th May 2026. Tickets go on sale 19th September from @atgtickets.bsky.social and the theatre box office

Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · Sep 18

Acorn Antiques produced by #hopemilltheatre will be playing at @palaceandopera.bsky.social 2nd & 16th Nov based on Victoria Wood’s iconic sketch show Hope Mill Theatre bring Acorn Antiques the Musical back to the stage for just two nights! book now via: www.atgtickets.com/shows/victor...

Victoria Wood's Acorn Antiques the Musical Tickets | Opera House Manchester in Manchester | ATG Tickets

From the genius of Victoria Wood and based on the iconic sketch from her weekly television show, Victoria Wood As Seen on TV, Hope Mill Theatre bring Acorn Antiques the Musical back to the stage for O...

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · Sep 17

#ripleyonstage @thelowry.com 18th to 22nd Nov. Starring #edmcvey #maisiesmith #bruceherbelinearle Step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition. How far would you go to become someone else? Book tickets for #TheTalentedMrRipley via link: thelowry.com/whats-on/the...

The Talented Mr Ripley

Step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition. How far would you go to become someone else?

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Manchester Theatrical @manctheatrical.bsky.social · Sep 17

#operanorth #LaBohème comes to @thelowry.com on Wed 12th & 15th Nov. From Paris with love comes a tale of friendship and romance that will make you laugh and cry in equal measure in this #puccini classic opera Book now: thelowry.com/whats-on/ope...