Kristy Stott

This autumn, the boundary-pushing theatre company DARKFIELD brings not one but three of their acclaimed shows to Manchester

A choose-your-own-adventure experience set inside a retro-style gaming cabinet, created by DARKFIELD.

A glittering night of cabaret, circus and fairytales from Ember & the Vixens – part escapist fantasy, part empowering spectacle.

Bringing new writing and theatre-night energy to Stockport, Shorts at Stockroom could be just the ticket.

Wrongsemble bring a witty twist on Hansel and Gretel, packed with puppetry, music and sibling squabbles. Fun for everyone.

Get ready for a tidal wave of technicolour when Island of Foam lands in Bradford. An interactive installation by German artist Stephanie Lüning.

Bradford turns up the volume this summer with BD: Festival – a free, family-friendly weekender packed with performance and spectacle.

Shakespeare North Playhouse swaps soliloquies for sound systems when Naughty Corner Productions take over the Cockpit Theatre this July.

Giant puppet Zee parades into Bradford for a free family spectacular this July, as part of Bradford’s BD:Festival.

Expect sharp dialogue, dark humour and big questions about identity when Mike Bartlett’s provocative play comes to Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Buxton International Festival rips up the rulebook with Shorts, a punchy programme of 4 brand-new 20-minute operas.

Catch tomorrow’s comedy stars today with ten days of Edinburgh previews, big-name stand-ups and intimate gigs across Manchester.