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This week: There’s still time to catch Beryl, the true story of one of the world’s greatest sporting heroes, at Bolton Library Theatre; while Hedda Tesman – a fresh and feminist perspective on Ibsen’s original text – plays at The Lowry.
Elsewhere – Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse have a lively season of homegrown performance and touring productions on offer. From acclaimed musicals and family shows to literary classics, this is quite possibly Liverpool’s best season yet. Alternatively, Liverpool’s annual LEAP Dance Festival is nearly upon us – be sure to check out the full programme.
Dance lovers should almost certainly check out Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella at the Palace Theatre, Yorkshire Dance’s Ageless Festival and EDIT.05, Igor + Moreno’s takeover of The Lowry this October.
We’d strongly recommend booking ahead for Light Falls at the Royal Exchange, directed by Sarah Frankcom, this is an extraordinary new play written by Simon Stephens with original music by Jarvis Cocker. And if you didn’t catch it the first time around – don’t miss out on Black Men Walking when it rambles into Oldham Coliseum later this month.
Halloween horror seekers will be pleased to hear that the multi-award-winning comedy maniacs, Kill The Beast return to The Lowry with Director’s Cut. Elsewhere, the chilling thriller Blood Runs Deep, starring ex-Blue band Antony Costa, plays at the Epstein Theatre.
Take a punt on something new. Read on for more performance happening in Manchester and the North over the coming months.
Enjoy!
Here are our picks
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1. Manchester’s season of Shakespeare
Image courtesy of Ikin Yum Photography. Manchester's Season of Shakespeare, 10 September–19 October 2019
Shakespeare performances are popping up all over Manchester this autumn – we’ve collated them into a neat guide for you.
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2. Beryl at Bolton Library Theatre
Image courtesy of Bolton Octagon 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.
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3. The Last King of Scotland at Sheffield Crucible
Image courtesy of Sheffield Theatres 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.
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4. Hedda Tesman at The Lowry
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5. EDIT.05: Igor + Moreno – Limited Celestial Space at The Lowry
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6. English National Ballet: Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella at the Palace Theatre
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.
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7. Negative Space at New Adephi Theatre
Image courtesy of Jonathan Turner for Compass Live Art Negative Space at New Adelphi, University of Salford, Salford, 17–18 October 2019, from £5.00 - Book now
Deeply engaging, entertaining and cathartic, Reckless Sleepers will destroy a complete set in less than an hour.
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8. Amélie The Musical at Liverpool Playhouse
Image courtesy of Pamela Raith Photography Amélie The Musical at Liverpool Playhouse, City Centre, 14–19 October 2019, from £10.00 - Book now
Enchanting, witty and gorgeous, boasting huge public and critical acclaim, the story of Amélie translates beautifully for the stage.
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9. The Lost Words: Told in Gold at Dunham Massey
Chris Payne Images 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.
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10. Light Falls at the Royal Exchange
Image courtesy of the Royal Exchange 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.
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11. Black Men Walking at Oldham Coliseum
Image courtesy of Eclipse Theatre Company Black Men Walking at Oldham Coliseum, Manchester, 24–26 October 2019, from £12.00 - Book now
On a second UK tour following its huge sell-out success last year – don’t miss out on this celebrated performance inspired by a Black men’s walking group based in Sheffield.
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12. Ageless Festival at Yorkshire Dance
Image courtesy of Yorkshire Dance 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.
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13. Blood Runs Deep at the Epstein Theatre
Image courtesy of the Epstein Theatre. Blood Runs Deep at Epstein Theatre, City Centre, 29 October–2 November 2019, from £15.00 - Book now
Following its sell-out pilot production at the Unity Theatre in 2018, acclaimed new psychological thriller Blood Runs Deep premieres in Liverpool this Halloween.
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14. Kill the Beast: Director’s Cut at The Lowry
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15. Out of Order at HOME
Image courtesy of Hugo Glendinning 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.
More in Theatre
Macbeth at the Royal Exchange
An action-packed production, with Lucy Ellinson in the iconic title role, don’t miss this fresh take on ‘The Scottish Play’.
SICK! Festival
Challenging, entertaining and always trying to change the world for the better, SICK! Festival makes just the kind of art we like.
Everyman & Playhouse Autumn Season
A busy and brilliant season, expect award-winning musicals, stage adaptations of revered literary classics and celebrated cult films, alongside high-quality family shows. There is plenty to enjoy in Liverpool’s theatres this autumn.
Andante at The Lowry
Created by contemporary dance artists, Igor + Moreno, Andante is a performance all about our senses and the importance of slowing down.
Alice in Wonderland at Waterside Arts
This brand new staging of Lewis’s Carroll’s classic tale, will have your whole family enthralled and the catchy tunes running through your head!
The Exorcist at Manchester Opera House
The two-time Oscar-winner, based on real-life events, promises to be a spine-tingling theatrical experience.
24 Hours of Peace at the Royal Exchange
What do you get if you add 24 hours to 48 performers and two hundred thousand words? Neil Bartlett’s extraordinary new national public artwork.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein at Liverpool Playhouse
Adapted by award-winning writer, Rona Munro, this is the 1818 seminal gothic horror novel as you’ve never seen it before.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto: Sleeping Beauty at Liverpool Everyman
Well, it wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to see Liverpool’s jukebox-sensational Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto, would it?
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