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  • Evita comes to the Palace Theatre Manchester - image courtesy Pamela Raith Photography
    theatre, stage and film

    Previewed: Evita at Manchester’s Palace Theatre

    ByEditorial Team

    One the back of 10 years of performances in the UK including two West End seasons, Evita comes to Manchester’s Palace Theatre in December. The captivating show tells the story of Eva Perón, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Perón.  Evita follows Eva’s journey, which ultimately lead her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader…

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  • Kinky Boots will run at Manchester Opera House for three weeks in November 2018.
    theatre, stage and film

    Kinky Boots coming to Manchester Opera House in November 2018

    ByEditorial Team

    Manchester Opera House will host a three-week run of the hit musical Kinky Boots in November 2018 as the award winning show embarks on a UK tour. The tour will open at Theatre Royal & Derngate in Northampton on 19 September 2018, returning to the home of this heart-warming British story, whilst the West End…

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  • Joanne Clifton stars in Flashdance The Musical at Manchester's Palace Theatre
    theatre, stage and film

    Joanne Clifton to star in Flashdance The Musical at the Palace Theatre

    ByEditorial Team

    Joanne Clifton has announced that she will continue to star in Flashdance – The Musical, which is due to come to Manchester’s Palace Theatre in February 2018. The Strictly Come Dancing winner 2016 will continue in the role of Alex Owens following a break over Christmas. Having played to critical acclaim since August, Joanne Clifton…

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  • Joe McElderry in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat image courtesy Mark Yeoman
    theatre, stage and film

    Cast announced for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

    ByEditorial Team

    The full cast has now been announced for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat which comes to Manchester’s Palace Theatre in October. Added to the already announced Joe McElderry are Trina Hill (Narrator); Ben James-Ellis (Pharaoh); Henry Metcalfe (Jacob/Potiphar); Sallie-Beth Lawless (Mrs Potiphar/Handmaiden); Matt Jolly (Brother/Frenchman); Tatenda Madamombe (Brother/Calypso); Adam Strong (Brother/Understudy Pharoah); Joseph Peacock (Brother/Benjamin);…

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  • Whitney Queen of the Night at Manchester Opera House
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    Previewed: Whitney – Queen of the Night at Manchester Opera House

    ByEditorial Team

    Whitney – Queen of the Night comes to Manchester Opera House next week, celebrating the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time – Whitney Houston.  The award-winning production comes to Manchester during its Autumn UK tour five years after the death of one of the most highly awarded female artists…

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  • Shrek The Musical at Manchester's Palace Theatre stars Laura Main, Steffan Harri, Samuel Holmes and Marcus Ayton
    theatre, stage and film

    Cast announced for Shrek The Musical at the Palace Theatre Manchester

    ByEditorial Team

    Casting details for the nationwide tour of Shrek The Musical, which comes to Manchester’s Palace Theatre in January 2018, have been revealed. Following the unprecedented success of the first UK and Ireland tour, the original production team reunites to bring the hit musical to a swamp near you.  Shrek The Musical is based on the…

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  • The Band The Musical banner premieres at Manchester Opera House
    theatre, stage and film

    The Band to hold its world premiere at Manchester Opera House on Friday

    ByEditorial Team

    The UK tour of the highly anticipated new musical The Band launches with its world premiere at Manchester Opera House on Friday. The Band has been penned by award-winning playwright Tim Firth and features the music of Take That.  The musical explores what it is like to grow up with a boyband.  For five 16-year-old…

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  • An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical comes to Manchester Opera House
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    An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical coming to Manchester Opera House

    ByEditorial Team

    Manchester Opera House will host a week-long run of An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical as it goes on tour around the UK following a world premiere at Curve. This brand-new musical is based on the 1982 Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere which tells the story of Zack Mayo who is in training to…

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  • Funny Girl The Musical poster
    theatre, stage and film

    Funny Girl returning to Manchester’s Palace Theatre

    ByEditorial Team

    Celebrating the huge success of the Funny Girl tour and sold out runs at Menier Chocolate Factory and Savoy Theatre, the musical returns to Manchester’s Palace Theatre in August to complete its national tour. The show originally ran at the Palace Theatre in February of this year, starring Sheridan Smith. What is Funny Girl about?…

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  • Diana Vickers will appear in Son of a Preacher Man at the Palace Theatre, Manchester
    theatre, stage and film

    Full cast announced for Son of a Preacher Man at the Palace Theatre

    ByEditorial Team

    The full cast has now been announced for Son of a Preacher Man which comes to Manchester’s Palace Theatre during it’s 2017 UK tour. Whilst news of Diana Vickers appearing as Kat and then Debra Stephenson joining tour of Son Of A Preacher Man has previously been revealed, producers have now confirmed the remainder of…

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