As the 1956 Theatre gets ready to launch it's latest production, Mamet's Sexual Perversity in Chicago at Salford Arts Theatre, we speak to Amy-Jane Ollies, Artistic Director of Manchester's 1956...
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Previewed: Madama Butterfly and Rigoletto at the Opera House
Renowned producer Ellen Kent brings the Iconic operas Rigoletto and Madama Butterfly to the Opera House, Manchester with international soloists, a highly praised chorus and full orchestra....
Previewed: 1956 Theatre presents Sexual Perversity in Chicago
The equal rights amendment is hot news. Bernie, Deborah, Danny and Joan are dictated by sex, manipulated by one another and grappling with what it is they're actually searching for... is it the same...
Previewed: The Producers at The Palace Theatre
Tony and Olivier Award winning musical comes to Manchester Record-breaking musical comedy The Producers is set start its Manchester run on Monday 16th March. Based on Mel Brooks’ beloved Academy...
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Previewed: A Night To Remember at Manchester Opera House
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Manchester International Festival 2015 Reveals Programme
Manchester International Festival, the world's first festival of original, new work and special events, has announced its programme for 2015. The event, which runs from Thursday 2nd July to Sunday...
Movies at Manchester Central Library
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Royal Exchange Theatre and Blast Theory Present Too Much Information
Interactive storytelling as part of Future Everything 2015. Interactive storytelling pioneers Blast Theory have teamed up with the Royal Exchange Theatre to present the world premiere of Too Much...
Previewed: Oh What A Lovely War at the Opera House
Wendi Peters leads cast in satirical war musical War timed based musical Oh What a Lovely War is set to be performed at Manchester Opera House from Tuesday 24th until Saturday 28th February 2015....
Royal Exchange to Host Discussion on the Value of Arts, Culture and Creativity
Event forms part of Get Creative - major celebration of the nation's arts, culture and creativity The Royal Exchange Theatre is to stage a discussion about the value of arts, culture and creativity...
Grimm Up North to Host Slasher Double Bill
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In Review: Top Hat at the Opera House
Olivier Award winning musical a hit in Manchester Triple Olivier Award winning musical Top Hat, featuring the classic songs of Irving Berlin and based on the much loved film starring Fred Astaire...
Coming Up At The Palace Theatre and Opera House
As well as longer runs of shows at the Palace Theatre and Opera House, they are both set to host some fantastic one-off productions over the next few months. So what's on offer? We take a quick...
Coming up at Z-Arts
Caterpillars, moles, trolls and cutting edge artists at Z-arts The first quarter of 2015 is off to a flyer in Manchester and Z-arts is no exception, with something for the whole family and animals...