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2019 has got off to a tremendous start – with standing ovations all round – we’re looking forward to even more wonderful theatre in Manchester and the North.
There are some belting shows opening over the next few days in Greater Manchester, we recommend checking out the Mother Courage and her Children at the Royal Exchange and A Skull in Connemara, a macabre mystery written by BAFTA and Academy Award-winning Martin McDonagh, at Oldham Coliseum.
Arthur Miller’s The Last Yankee, directed by David Thacker, at Bolton Library Theatre, is a hot ticket and really shouldn’t go under your radar. We’ve got high hopes for this Miller revival.
Happening this March – we highly recommend booking in for the eagerly awaited Barber Shop Chronicles presented by Contact as part of their exhilarating In The City Part Three Season. And looking further ahead – don’t miss bagging your tickets for Abigail’s Party at Manchester Opera House and Jerry Springer – The Opera at Hope Mill Theatre.
Here are all of our top picks of performance happening over the next few months…
Enjoy!
Here are our picks
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1. Mother Courage and her Children at the Royal Exchange
The Royal Exchange Mother Courage and her Children at Royal Exchange Theatre, City Centre, 8 February–2 March 2019, from £10.00 - Book now
A sharp new adaptation of Brecht’s classic – Mother Courage and her Children – written by Anna Jordan and headed up by Julie Hesmondhalgh in the title role.
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2. A Skull in Connemara at Oldham Coliseum
A Skull in Connemara at Oldham Coliseum, Manchester, 22 February–9 March 2019, from £17.00 - Book now
Oldham Coliseum presents a home-grown production of BAFTA and Academy Award-winning Martin McDonagh’s A Skull In Connemara.
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3. Wise Children at HOME
HOME Wise Children at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 26 February–2 March 2019, from £10.00 - Book now
Acclaimed director Emma Rice will bring her adaptation of Angela Carter’s Wise Children to HOME this February.
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4. The Last Yankee at Bolton Library Theatre
Image courtesy of Inge Morath / Magnum Photos — Arthur Miller at home, Roxbury, CT, USA 1980 The Last Yankee at Bolton Library Theatre, Bolton, 28 February–16 March 2019, from £10.00 - Book now
There will be a few Arthur Miller revivals happening in 2019 but this one really shouldn’t go under your radar. Directed by David Thacker, we’ve got high hopes.
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5. Barber Shop Chronicles at the Royal Exchange
Dean Chalkley Barber Shop Chronicles at Royal Exchange Theatre, City Centre, 7–23 March 2019, from £18.50 - Book now
Following two sold-out runs at the National Theatre, acclaimed performances in Leeds, Inua Ellams’ Barber Shop Chronicles comes to Manchester this Spring.
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6. Macbeth at the Epstein Theatre
Daniel Taylor Productions LTD Macbeth at Epstein Theatre, City Centre, 7–16 March 2019, from £16.00 - Book now
Following two critically acclaimed seasons of Shakespeare, Daniel Taylor Productions will return to Liverpool with The Bard’s most powerful and bloody tragedy, Macbeth.
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7. Northern Ballet: Victoria at Leeds Grand Theatre
Northern Ballet Northern Ballet: Victoria at Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds, 9–16 March 2019, from £12.00 - Book now
Choreographed by Cathy Marston, Northern Ballet’s new biopic brings the sensational story of Queen Victoria to life in dance.
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8. Scottee: Fat Blokes at HOME
HOME Fat Blokes at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 19–23 March 2019, from £5.00 - Book now
Following the sell-out run in May, Fat Blokes is ready to stage another fat rebellion at HOME this March. A pragmatic dialogue about fat queer masculinity.
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9. Bimingham Royal Ballet: Beauty and the Beast at The Lowry
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10. Abigail’s Party at Manchester Opera House
Abigail's Party at Manchester Opera House, City Centre, 8–13 April 2019, from £13.00 - Book now
Cheese and pineapple sticks, shagpile carpets and spider plants…Mike Leigh’s seminal play and most celebrated comedy comes to Manchester Opera House.
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11. Zara at The Piece Hall
Walk The Plank Zara at The Piece Hall, 19–20 April 2019, from £8 - Book now
A mother against the world and a giant outdoor theatre event for the whole family from Walk The Plank and Mind The Gap.
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12. Jerry Springer – The Opera at Hope Mill Theatre
Jerry Springer - The Opera at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester, 8–31 August 2019, from £20.00 - Book now
Not for the faint-hearted or easily offended, expect chaos and debauchery to ensue in this smash hit musical based on the infamous talk show. Coming to Hope Mill Theatre this August.
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