Australian comedian Carl Barron will bring his new stand-up show Skating Rink For Flies to Manchester’s Factory International.
theatre, stage and film
Judy and Liza the musical to open at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre
Judy and Liza, the musical charting the careers and relationship between Hollywood mother and daughter Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli opens in Manchester this month.
Anthony Jeselnik announces Manchester show
Comedian Anthony Jeselnik has announced that he will bring his Anthony Jeselnik, Bones and All tour to Manchester
A screening of Romeo + Juliet is coming to Manchester’s Albert Hall – accompanied by a choir
Backyard Cinema will bring their screenings of Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 Romeo+Juliet to the north-west for the first time, accompanied by a live band and choir.
Programme announced for 30th anniversary of ¡Viva! Festival
The 30th anniversary of ¡Viva! Festival opens in just a few weeks at HOME Manchester, celebrating Spanish and Latin American cinema.
David Walliams’ Awful Auntie heading to Manchester Opera House
David Walliams’ Awful Auntie heads to Manchester Opera House next month as part of a UK tour from the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company.
Emma Rice’s Blue Beard to open at HOME Manchester
Multi-award-winning director Emma Rice’s latest production Blue Beard will open at HOME Manchester in just two weeks. The production will run as part of HOME’s Spring 2024 season.
Two Pints with Will Mellor and Ralf Little heading to Manchester
After the sold-out success of their 17-date Two Pints Podcast LIVE! Tour, Will Mellor and Ralf Little are heading back out on the road.
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical heading to The Lowry
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical will head to the Lowry Theatre for two nights in June. It will also run at Liverpool’s Playhouse Theatre in May.
The Spooky cabaret coming to Manchester
Rocky’s Shop of Horrors will take place at Manchester’s Sonata Piano and Cabaret Lounge, featuring storytelling, drag, music and poetry.
Romeo and Juliet coming to Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre
Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre will host a run of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Aljaz and Janette announce festive show for Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall
Strictly legends Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec have announced a festive music and dance show tour which includes Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall.
Christine Mackie to take title role in all female and non-binary production of Lear
HER Productions, Unseemly Women and Girl Gang Manchester have announced the casting of Coronation Street’s Christine Mackie in Lear.
World poetry slam champion Harry Baker heads to The Edge
World Poetry Slam champion Harry Baker brings his second nationwide solo tour Unashamed to Manchester’s The Edge next week.
Munya Chawawa announces Manchester show
Comedian and broadcaster Munya Chawawa has announced plans for his debut headline UK tour including a Manchester show at the O2 Ritz.