Freya Beer will support Dr John Cooper Clarke at his Manchester Co-Op Live show before returning to the city for a headline run in May.
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Diversity announces major UK tour including Manchester dates
Diversity have announced a massive UK tour for 2026 including dates in Manchester and Liverpool.
Mark Normand announces UK tour including The Lowry
American stand-up comedian Mark Normand has announced a run of UK shows on his Ya Don’t Say Tour.
Romeo and Juliet headed to Manchester’s Albert Hall with a live choir
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo+Juliet is headed to Manchester’s Albert Hall for a one week screening run alongside a live orchestra.
Carl Barron to perform at Manchester’s Factory International
Australian comedian Carl Barron will bring his new stand-up show Skating Rink For Flies to Manchester’s Factory International.
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.