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As the new theatre season gets ever closer, our guide this month looks ahead to those performances we are most excited about.
From the creators of the fabulous Hot Brown Honey, Hive City Legacy comes to HOME this September. Expect a feisty and fabulous performance – make sure you get your tickets early for this one. Alternatively, don’t miss Harold Pinter’s dark comedy, No Man’s Land when launches its national tour at Oldham Coliseum this autumn.
We’re also looking forward to welcoming the Paines Plough Roundabout back to Salford. This time the magical pop-up theatre lands in Albert Park – featuring the best new writing, with tickets only a fiver – it gets a definite thumbs up from us.
There are still a whole host of shows on offer for those wanting theatre and fresh air at the same time. We’ve been scouring the north for the best open-air performance we can find. Pack up a picnic (and a poncho!) and head out to Chester’s Grosvenor Park Open-Air Theatre for a trio of starry performances: Twelfth Night, The Borrowers and Henry V are running in rep over the summer. Closer to home, Heartbreak productions play at Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden with a super-glam production of star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. Wuthering Heights and Noel Coward’s Private Lives will also play out under the stars in Didsbury.
And you’ve got until the end of August to get yourselves down to Hope Mill for the brilliantly offensive Jerry Springer – The Opera. This show has been a hit with audiences and critics alike. Garnering a host of five-star reviews, don’t miss out.
‘Take care of yourself, and each other.’
Enjoy!
Here are our picks
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1. Twelfth Night at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Mark Carline Twelfth Night at Grosvenor Park, 5 July–24 August 2019, from £19.50 - Book now
Don’t miss Shakespeare’s most outrageous romantic comedy Twelfth Night when it comes to Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre this summer.
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2. Jerry Springer – The Opera at Hope Mill Theatre
© Anthony Robling 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. On now.
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3. The Den at Stalybridge Civic Hall
Image courtesy of the Royal Exchange The Den at Royal Exchange Theatre, City Centre, 13–24 August 2019, All tickets are pay what you decide, available from Stalybridge Civic Hall. - Visit now
The Royal Exchange will unveil its brand new pop-up theatre with a two week festival of theatre, workshops and family events.
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4. Hive City Legacy at HOME
Image courtesy of Helen Murray Hive City Legacy at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 3–7 September 2019, from £10.50 - Book now
From the creators of the fabulous Hot Brown Honey and following a sell-out success at London’s Roundhouse, comes the riotous Hive City Legacy.
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5. Roundabout at Albert Park
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6. No Man’s Land at Oldham Coliseum
Image courtesy of London Classic Theatre No Man’s Land at Oldham Coliseum, Manchester, 5–7 September 2019, from £16.00 - Book now
Complex and layered, London Classic Theatre launch their 2019 national tour of Pinter’s dark comedy.
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7. SICK! Festival
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8. Red Dust Road at HOME
Image courtesy of The Other Richard Red Dust Road at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 11–21 September 2019, from £10.00 - Book now
Balancing warmth with a straight-talking honesty, Jackie Kay’s Red Dust Road receives its world premiere in a new stage adaptation by Tanika Gupta.
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9. 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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10. Under Three Moons at The Lowry
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11. Little Miss Sunshine at Liverpool Playhouse
Image courtesy of Manuel Harlan Little Miss Sunshine at Liverpool Playhouse, City Centre, 24–29 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.
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12. 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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13. Trojan Horse at Leeds Playhouse
Image courtesy of Graeme Braidwood Trojan Horse at Leeds Playhouse, Leeds, 3–5 October 2019, from £14 - Book now
In this vital verbatim show, using real-life testimonies, LUNG examine the damage caused to Birmingham communities following the 2014 government inquiry.
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14. 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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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
Earlier this month Forced Entertainment announced that they would be taking their new work on a UK Tour later this year. Luckily for us, Out of Order stops off at HOME this autumn.
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The Borrowers at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
In a new adaptation by Bryony Lavery, The Borrowers is brought to the magical Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre this summer.
Henry V at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Shakespeare’s history play, Henry V explores England’s relationship with its European neighbours. A timely open-air performance in Grosvenor Park.
The Tiger Who Came To Tea at Waterside
Join the hungry tiger you know so well as he enjoys tea with Sophie and her mummy, in this musical play adapted from the hit book by Judith Keer.
Death and Birth In My Life at The Whitworth
A powerful video installation by Mats Staub, inviting the audience to listen in on a series of intimate conversations about the most moving and challenging experiences in life.
The Director at The Lowry
Balancing macabre reality, high-energy and the tragic elements of death, The Director explores end-of-life and the death industry.
Wild Life FM at Z-Arts
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Tabby McTat at Liverpool Everyman
Help Tabby search for his long lost friend in this heart-warming musical tale based on the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Amélie The Musical at Liverpool Playhouse
Enchanting, witty and gorgeous, boasting huge public and critical acclaim, the story of Amélie translates beautifully for the stage.
The Lost Words: Told in Gold at Dunham Massey
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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