Kristy Stott

Well, it wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to see Liverpool’s jukebox-sensational Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto, would it?

The Liverpool theatre is transformed into the city’s iconic Masquerade club for an electrifying tale of friendship and freedom among the LGBT+ community.

With childhood wonder and festive magic, this world premiere musical brings L. Frank Baum’s classic tale to life.

Featuring a stellar cast, the world premiere stage adaptation of the hit film is set to take audiences on a joyous and feel-good journey this autumn.

A brilliant tribute to the disco era of the 1970s, a sizzling new Bollywood musical warms Salford this November.

Bringing music, laughter and a welcome dose of festive cheer, a brand-new adaptation of the Dickensian classic is the perfect festive treat for families this Christmas.

Hitting the target this Christmas, Robin Hood promises to be a traditional pantomime of the highest order – great for the whole family.

Curated by performance artist Lowri Evans, a free arts festival of events, exhibitions, films, participatory performances and more…in unexpected spaces and venues across St Helens and Knowsley.

Dig out those glass slippers…the previously postponed run of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella comes to Manchester. The perfect warm-up to the festive season.

Sequin-clad and gloriously unhinged, our favourite musical twosome are back in Manchester this Christmas with a brand-new high-energy show.

Packed with magic and discovery, the ever-brilliant Opera North bring their latest season of performance to The Lowry.

Layered with jealousy, lust, paranoia and murder, Frantic Assembly bring a newly updated and electrifying version of the Shakespearean tragedy.