Kristy Stott

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.

Magic, music and surreal cabaret collide in Avanti Display’s latest show – a curious twilight performance that’s delightfully hard to define.

Liz Richardson explores community, identity and connection in Local – a candid solo show rooted in real-life stories.

A moving new play about love, memory and football fandom, Through It All Together explores dementia, devotion and the power of holding on when life starts to slip away.

Marina Abramović brings her most ambitious work yet – a raw, ritualistic epic exploring desire, mortality and sacred eroticism.

Dance, drag and surreal cabaret collide as Lowry Associate Artists, Thick & Tight return to Salford with a bold new take on nature.

Steam-powered storytelling at its very best and perfectly staged for Bradford 2025, this much-loved classic is pulling into the station in spectacular style this summer.

Take Back Theatre bring a powerful new play exploring patriotism, identity and belonging, set in the intimate surroundings of Manchester’s 53Two.

Get involved in this artistic and ambitious takeover of PINK’s three-storey venue, weaving together live performance, video, sculpture and sound.

Fiercely personal, Elaine Collins’ new semi-autobiographical solo show about memories, misfits and the messy side of showbiz is a must-see this May.

Greater Manchester Improv Festival debuts. Expect a fearless, unscripted showcase of local talent, wild invention, and pure fringe spirit.