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King Arthur
Camelot is in trouble. King Arthur knows that if he doesn't turn things around, this civilisation will be forgotten, and be known as nothing more than a rather dull time in British history
When: 24th - 28th Sept '24
Address: The Lowry{c} The Quays{c}uSalford M50 3AZ
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Who the F--K is Shakespeare"
Blow the dust off the classics to stage a multi-art form political occupation of stories steeped in racism, patriarchy and violence. Armed with punchy verses, punky attitudes, and whole lotta wit
When: 3rd & 4th Oct '24
Address: Contact Theatre{c} Oxford Rd{c} Manchester M15 6JA
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A Midsummer Nightus Dream
This electrifying adaptation of A Midsummer Nightus Dream directed by Stef OuDriscoll is a whirlwind of sweaty dance-offs and drum and bass love anthems, celebrating the vibrant tapestry of Manchester's contemporary rave scene.
When: 6th Sept - 12th Oct '24
Address: Royal Exchange Theatre{c} St Ann{a}s Square{c} Manchester{c} M2
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New Dawn Fades
A Play About Joy Division and Manchester is the story of four ordinary lads who, inspired by the punk revolution of 1970s Manchester, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time, Joy Division
When: 16th & 17th Oct '24
Address: The Met{c} Market Street{c} Bury BL9 0BW
Website: More information... Twitter: @themet -
Dinosaur World Live!
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family u now returning to The Lowry due to popular demand!
When: 18th - 20th Oct '24
Address: The Lowry{c} The Quays{c}uSalford M50 3AZ
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Burlesque The Musical
When Ali heads to the bright lights of New York in search of her mother, she finds herself drawn into a dazzling underground world where the beat of the music and the heat of the dance moves will change her life forever
When: 3rd Oct - 2nd Nov '24
Address: Opera House{c} 3 Quay St{c} Manchester M3 3HP
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Chicago
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her
When: 4th - 9th Nov '24
Address: Palace Theatre{c} 97 Oxford St{c} Manchester M1 6FT
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LIZZIE The Musical
Lizzie The Musical explores the life of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in the late summer of 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts
When: 17th Oct - 10th Nov '24
Address: Hope Mill Theatre{c} 113 Pollard St{c} Manchester M4 7JA
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Stick Man
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productionsu delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Schefflerus Stick Man is back in town
When: 10th Dec - 5th Jan '25
Address: The Lowry{c} The Quays{c}uSalford M50 3AZ
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Spend Spend Spend
From rags-to-riches and back again, we follow working-class Yorkshire lass Viv who won a fortune on the Football Pools in 1961 went on lavish spending-sprees, splashing out on furs, cars, champagne and parties u until it all came crashing down around her
When: 23rd Nov - 11th Jan '25
Address: Royal Exchange Theatre{c} St Ann{a}s Square{c} Manchester{c} M2
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An Inspector Calls
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman
When: 7th - 18th Jan '25
Address: The Lowry{c} The Quays{c}uSalford M50 3AZ
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Calamity Jane
Meet the fearless, gun slingin' Calamity Jane u biggest mouth in Dakota territory and always up for a fight
When: 21st - 25th Jan '25
Address: Opera House{c} 3 Quay St{c} Manchester M3 3HP
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Kinky Boots
After inheriting his family's failing shoe factory and with a relationship on the rocks, life is proving to be very challenging for Charlie Price. That is until he meets Lola
When: 4th - 8th Feb '25
Address: Palace Theatre{c} 97 Oxford St{c} Manchester M1 6FT
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ComedySportz
You've seen football. You've seen tennis. But have you seen Comedy as a sport" Then you don't want to miss this all ages, all action, all improvised competitive comedy show!
When: 23rd Sept '23 (monthly)
Address: Water Side Arts{c} Waterside Plaza{c} Trafford M33 7ZF
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First Thursday Comedy
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month
When: 1st Thursday Monthly
Address: The Met{c} Market Street{c} Bury BL9 0BW
Website: More information... Twitter: @themet
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