Kristy Stott

Bringing the magic of live performance to Salford, there are four brand-new works playing at the Paines Plough Roundabout this autumn.

Inspired by the mysterious and brutal death of Fereydoun Farrokhzad in 1992, this new performance by The Javaad Alipoor Company charts an investigation into the Iranian popstar’s murder and also, the method by which modern crimes are processed.

Offering a hypnotising blend of contemporary dance, live drawing and music, don’t miss this fantastical performance by emerging company Scirocco Dance. Inspired by Italo Calvino’s 1972 novel of the same name.

Join Not Too Tame for a riotous version of Shakespeare’s best-known comedy. Happening as part of Shakespeare North Playhouse’s Opening Season.

Part comic-book fantasy, part coming-of-age love story, Lizard Boy is a thrilling original rock musical – catch it in Manchester before it heads to Edinburgh Fringe.

Roll up, roll up…for a fabulous and free weekend of street theatre taking place across Castlefield.

Launching with a glorious weekend of free festivities (15-17 July), check out Shakespeare North Playhouse’s spectacular opening season.

The enchanting backdrop of Lancaster’s Williamson Park will provide a magical and leafy setting for this outdoor walkabout performance.

Contact Young Company have joined forces with celebrated Anglo-German theatre troupe Gob Squad to bring an extraordinary outdoor show to Manchester.

From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.

At a time when theatres ordinarily begin to wind down for the summer, HOME springs to life with three unique shows that demand to be seen.

Treat yourself to a taste of Broadway in the picturesque Derbyshire hills this summer.