Kristy Stott

Set to Tchaikovsky’s legendary score played live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, ballet’s greatest love story has captivated audiences for generations.

Politically charged, with outstanding performances and a hip-hop soundtrack, there is no doubt Hamilton is one of the most eagerly anticipated shows to visit Manchester this year.

A passionate and exhilarating theatrical exploration of masculinity and well-being, co-created with boys and young men nationally. The first production at Theatre Deli Sheffield’s new venue on Arley Street.

Shakespeare’s most bonkers farce is transported to the neon-lit ’80s. Expect mistaken identity, theatrical chaos and belting musical numbers.

One of the most exceptional ensembles in German contemporary circus and dance bring a performative exploration of the tensions between space and body. A compelling UK premiere.

Neatly coinciding with International Women’s Day, Caryl Churchill’s groundbreaking play is transported to 1980s Liverpool for its 40th-anniversary production.

Intelligently weaving local history and folklore, this intense and eerie ghost story visits Salford on its spine-tingling UK tour.

Manchester-based theatre mavericks ThickSkin bring their heroic and highly visual multi award-winning production to Oldham.

Grab your compass and experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World, an interactive Jurassic show for all the family.

Prepare to fill that crisp new diary as we preview the Factory International Opening Season.

Akram Khan injects urgent choreography, a blistering original score and cutting-edge visuals to reinvent Mowgli as a climate refugee.

Curated by Travis Alabanza and happening as part of Queer Contact 2023 – sit back and listen to five short plays, penned by five Black trans people, delivered over the phone.