Theatre in Manchester and the North

Cinderella at Oldham Coliseum, Manchester, 10 November 2018–12 January 2019, from £17.50 - Book now

You really don’t get a better traditional Christmas panto than Oldham Coliseum. This year it’s Cinderella, one of our favourites, with all the ingredients you need for a magical family theatre trip.

Everyman Rock 'n' Roll panto The Snow Queen at Liverpool Everyman Theatre, City Centre, 24 November 2018–19 January 2019, from £15.00 - Book now

The Everyman’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto is as much of a festive tradition as matching Christmas jumpers and a trip to Father Christmas’ grotto.

A Christmas Carol at Theatre Delicatessen, Sheffield, 30 November–16 December 2018, from £35.00 - Book now

The Guild of Misrule team up with great friends and charity Theatre Deli for the yet another year to present a rousing rendition of A Christmas Carol, served over a two-course Christmas feast cooked up by local suppliers.

The Producers - A Mel Brooks Musical at Royal Exchange Theatre, City Centre, 30 November 2018–2 February 2019, from £10.00 - Book now

Adapted from the cult film by Mel Brooks, The Royal Exchange are set to delight with their Christmas musical – The Producers.

The Wizard of Oz at Storyhouse, Chester, 7 December 2018–6 January 2019, from £15.00 - Book now

Take a trip down the Yellow Brick Road this Christmas with Storyhouse’s RSC version of the brilliantly beloved The Wizard of Oz.

A Christmas Carol at Liverpool Playhouse, City Centre, 8 December 2018–12 January 2019, from £10.00 - Book now

Put on your best Victorian bib-and-tucker as the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future whisk you on a brilliantly funny flight of theatrical fancy in Spymonkey’s A Christmas Carol.

Contact and Jackie Hagan: The Forest of Forgotten Discos! at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester, 11–23 December 2018, from £7.00 - 13.00 - Book now

This festive season, join CONTACT and Jackie Hagan for a new and exciting show for children aged 5+ (and the older ones who look after them!)

Släpstick at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 13–22 December 2018, from £10.00 - Book now

Five world-class musicians who have mastered over 100 instruments between them bring Släpstick to HOME – a dazzling blend of warm nostalgia, virtuosic musicianship and physical comedy.

Jack Frost at The Civic, 14–24 December 2018, from £8.00 - Book now

Round the family up! Jack Frost is a witty and welcoming Christmas show, which explores what it means to feel like you’re on the outside looking in.

An Evening of Eric & Ern at Christmas at The Lowry, Manchester, 18 December 2018–6 January 2019, from £23.00 - Book now

Coming to The Lowry this December. With Morecambe and Wise’s most-loved routines, songs and sketches, An Evening of Eric & Ern at Christmas is a superb homage to the comedy duo.

Push Festival 2019 at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 11–26 January 2019 - Find Out More

Shake off those January blues and check out HOME’s two-week-long showcase of the most exciting film, theatre and visual art in the North West.

A Different Way Home at Oldham Coliseum, Manchester, 31 January–9 February 2019, from £17.00 - Book now

Starring Kenneth Alan Taylor, A Different Way Home tells a powerful story of prejudice, loss and love from two wildly different perspectives.

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.