The Dancehouse Theatre presents a range of comedy, film and cabaret this month including classic movies such as Carrie, local favourites Terry Christian, Badly Drawn Boy and Aziz Ibrahim in a Mad Manc Cabaret and an alternative Valentines!

As Water Reflects the Face – Wednesday 4th February

Brought to you by The Osonó Theatre from Saint George, Transylvania. An award winning alternative theatre company which has toured the world with experimental theatrical performances and workshops. 8pm

Human Trouble: No Laughing Matter? – Thursday 5th February

As part of the ‘Humanities in Public’ Festival from Manchester Metropolitan University, the Dancehouse presents a night of thought-provoking stand-up, all about what it means to be a [troubled, different, outraged and perfectly hilarious] human being these days. Comedy with Laurence Clark, Jackie Hagan and Lizzie Allan. 7.30pm

Jimeoin- Is It…?- Sunday 8th February

Hilarious world-class stand-up from internationally acclaimed star of ‘Sunday Night at the Palladium’, ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Royal Variety Performance’, ‘Ch4’s O2 Comedy Gala’. 7.30pm

A Good Marriage – Tuesday 10th February

Grimm Up North kicks off their Stephen King season with the UK premiere of A GOOD MARRIAGE 8pm

David O’Doherty Has Checked Everything – Friday 13th February

The forgotten Sugababe, the bad boy of Zumba, David O’Doherty presents a new show of talking and songs. Take a ride into the Davidzone. 8pm

Live From the Airing Cupboard Presents Bitter Valentines Special Feat. Professor Elemental – Saturday 14th February

Hosting a range of performance acts including the spoken mummers of THICK “Tinder” RICHARD, musical merriment delivered by THE BEN “Durex” MILLER BAND, comedy and smirks with RED “Annie Wilkes” REDMOND as well as a spectacular headline act, the chap hop rhymings of PROFESSOR “Surprise baby” ELEMENTAL accompanied by FREESTYLE “Dear John” FICTIONARY. 8pm

Carrie – courtesy of Grimm Up North’s Steven King Season – Thursday 19th February

Grimm Up North’s Steven King season continues with the classic Carrie.  8pm

Mad Manc Cabaret – Friday 20th February

Terry Christian presents his cabaret featuring Badly Drawn Boy, Aziz Ibrahim, Rachel MacFarlane and many more. 8pm

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