Sondheim brings a more grown-up twist to Christmas theatre, with romance, jealousy, sharp wit and a spectacular cast marking a celebratory 50th year for the Royal Exchange.
From £29.50
A familiar tale of spells, sorcery and troublesome broomsticks gets a contemporary twist in this magical Christmas musical for families.
From £25.00
Wallace and Gromit return to the big screen, with a live brass band music bringing a fresh twist to their much-loved adventure.
From £10.00
Charlie Mackesy’s much-loved story comes to life with live orchestral music, a beautiful animated film and plenty of festive fun.
From £10.00
Ian McKellen leads a stellar cast in An Ark, a groundbreaking mixed reality play exploring theatre, technology and human connection.
From £31.50
Rae Mainwaring’s award-winning Bright Places brings humour, 90s pop and glitter to an honest, unpredictable exploration of life with MS.
From £11.20
Box of Tricks bring mates, music and Manchester spirit to Lowry with a new indie musical about friendship, hope and finding your people.
From £13.50
David Threlfall, Matthew Dunster and Nadine Shah lead a major new King Lear for the Royal Exchange’s 50th anniversary season.
From £12.00
Queer politics, climate collapse and a lesbian seagull collide in Thick & Tight’s beautifully odd, award-winning dance-theatre show.
From £7.00
A major new production of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s cult musical arrives at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre this autumn before heading down the M62 to Liverpool Playhouse for Christmas.
From £34.50
LUNG turns real testimony into an unflinching piece of theatre about loss, accountability and the crisis facing Britain’s prisons.
From £13.00
Painting becomes music, and music becomes theatre, in this playful new performance inspired by L.S. Lowry and a 1978 chart hit.
From £2.00
