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As I am Naturally by Tania Camara at The Lowry
A world premiere blending hypnotic storytelling with movement and live music, inspired by the traditional Cape Verde song and dance style, Batuku.
From £12.00Kristy Stott
Written by Kristy Stott
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Traplord at Aviva Studios
Dance, live music and spoken word collide in this Olivier Award-winning performance from Ivan Michael Blackstock.
From £10.00
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Love It If We Beat Them at the National Football Museum
Playing out in the Museum’s Pitch Gallery, Football, family and politics are the name of the game in this smartly written drama.
From £10.00
Lash at Waterside
Described as “part gig, part theatre”, this award-winning performance explores the excitement of going out and the role of lad culture in our world today.
From £10.00
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Royal Exchange Theatre
CANCELLED. This contemporary adaptation promises a “whirlwind of sweaty dance-offs” and “drum and bass love anthems” in a celebratory nod to Manchester’s dance, music and rave culture.
From £10.00
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Summer at Aviva Studios
From global dance and live music to storytelling, skateboarding and football, get ready for a dream summer on the banks of the River Irwell.
Free entry
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The Hound of the Baskervilles at Theatre by the Lake
The world’s most famous detective gets a fresh makeover in this speedy slapstick-style performance at Cumbria’s stunning Theatre by the Lake.
From £12.00
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My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) at HOME
This glittering award-winner takes centre stage at HOME this summer, ahead of Manchester’s PRIDE celebrations in August.
From £26.20
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Brave Space at The Lowry
Intimate and magical, Brave Space is a unique circus show that invites the audience to assist and engage directly with the performance.
From £12.00
Fringe Theatre in Manchester and the North
Check out our top picks of shows previewing in the North West before heading to Edinburgh Fringe Festival later in the summer.
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That’s Not My Name at Salford Arts Theatre
Blending stand-up with spoken word and musical comedy, That’s Not My Name takes a swift swipe at psychiatry, its labels and the way our mental health system is organised.
From £10.00
Look After Your Knees at Leeds Playhouse
Natalie Bellingham’s new show, tackling the pain and beauty of growing older, will preview at Leeds Playhouse ahead of its month-long run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
From £1.00