Theatre in Manchester and the North

Beryl at Octagon Theatre, Manchester, 19 September–19 October 2019, from £14.00 - Book now

The true story of one of the world’s greatest unsung sporting heroes will be brought to life in the intimate setting of Bolton’s Library Theatre.

Tinned Up at Oldham Coliseum, Manchester, 24–26 September 2019, from £16.00 - Book now

Written by Chris Hoyle (The Newspaper Boy), Tinned Up is inspired by the Salford stories of demolition and the strength of those who fight to hold onto their homes.

Under Three Moons at The Lowry, Manchester, 24–28 September 2019, from £10.00 - Book now

The brilliant Manchester-based theatre company, Box of Tricks will open their new show in Salford before embarking on a full tour of the north.

Malory Towers at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 24–28 September 2019, from £10.00 - Book now

Take a brilliant trip back in time, a celebration of girlhood with Emma Rice’s stage adaptation of the Enid Blyton favourite.

Little Miss Sunshine at Liverpool Playhouse, City Centre, 24–28 September 2019, from £10.00 - Book now

Thirteen years after its cinematic release, the cult classic returns in a musical adaptation by a Tony-Award winning team.

The Director at The Lowry, Manchester, 25–26 September 2019, free entry - Find Out More

Balancing macabre reality, high-energy and the tragic elements of death, The Director explores end-of-life and the death industry.

The Last King of Scotland at Sheffield Crucible, Sheffield, 27 September–19 October 2019, from £15.00 - Book now

A world premiere stage adaptation by Steve Waters of the award-winning novel by Giles Foden.

Trojan Horse at The Lowry, Manchester, 8–12 October 2019, from £12.00 - Book now

This vital verbatim show, by LUNG, uses real-life testimonies to examine the damage caused to Birmingham communities following the 2014 government inquiry.

Mushy - Lyrically Speaking at Leeds Playhouse, Leeds, 8–12 October 2019, from £14.00 - Book now

The uplifting and true story of Musharaf Asghar, the young man with an acute stammer, who found himself thrust into the limelight on the TV show ‘Educating Yorkshire’.

English National Ballet - Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella at Palace Theatre, Manchester, 17–19 October 2019, from £13.00 - Book now

As part of their 70th Anniversary Season, the English National Ballet bring the classic fairy tale to Manchester.

The Lost Words: Told in Gold at Dunham Massey, 21–25 October 2019, from £10.00 - Book now

A fully inclusive outdoor theatre experience for families based on the beloved children’s book by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris.

Light Falls at Royal Exchange Theatre, City Centre, 24 October–16 November 2019, from £7.00 - Book now

Artistic Director Sarah Frankcom will say goodbye to the Royal Exchange with this extraordinary new play by Simon Stephens.

Ageless Festival at Yorkshire Dance, Leeds, 25–26 October 2019 - Book now

Featuring a wide range of artists, film-makers and speakers, Ageless is a 2-day festival which re-imagines age through dance.

LEAP Dance Festival at Hinterlands, Liverpool, 3–12 October 2019 - Book now

The exciting dance event returns to Liverpool this autumn – 10 days of top-notch local, national and international dance.

Out of Order at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 13–15 November 2019, from £10.00 - Book now

We’ve been excited since Forced Entertainment first announced that they would be taking this new work on a UK Tour. Luckily for us, Out of Order stops off at HOME this autumn.