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What's on in Manchester: all our events round-ups in one place

Handpicked Manchester nights out, events, family activities, gigs and more.

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Two days in London: Dungeons, underground cocktails and a Canadian musical

Ellie-Jo pops down to the big smoke for some steak, a show, and a good...

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Hope Mill Theatre’s journey to cultural success: ‘It was truly built with love’

We chat to Joe and Will about what it takes to run an accessible, independent...

Behind The Scenes At The Lion King The Palace Theatre 2022

Behind the scenes at Disney’s The Lion King at the Palace Theatre

We went to the Palace Theatre to meet Simba, Nala, Rafiki, and a pretty famous...

2020 03 13 Back To The Future Sean Ebsworth Barnes 1

‘Great Scott, it’s five stars!’ Back to the Future, Opera House, reviewed

Could the musical be even better than the film? Vicky Smith thinks so…

2019 08 15 Jerry Springer The Opera

‘Jeremy Kyle with more complexity’ - Jerry Springer - The Opera, reviewed

Joan Davies is impressed by a shocking revival

22019 06 14 Book Of Mormon Paul Coltas

‘If you’re easily offended I’d suggest you stay away’ - The Book of Mormon, reviewed

Joan Davies is a convert for this gem of a show

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‘Melody, yearning and humour’ - The King and I, Opera House, reviewed

A British governess, a Thai King and a true story of forbidden love…Joan Davies enjoys...

02 Ret West Side Story Gabriela Garcia Maria Andy Coxon Tony Image Richard Davenport Of The Other Richard

‘A risk that’s paid off’ - West Side Story, Royal Exchange, reviewed

With New York grit and Mancunian swagger, this bolshie reinvention works a treat

2019 04 10 Hair Musical Johan Persson 1

‘A few bum notes...in more ways than one’ - Hair, Palace Theatre, reviewed

It has nudity, tribe vibes and audience stage parties. But does this hippy classic still...

What's on in Manchester: all our events round-ups in one place

Handpicked Manchester nights out, events, family activities, gigs and more.

2019 02 15 Mother Courage Thumbnail Image The Other Richard Richard Davenport

‘It had more impact in the thirties’ - Mother Courage and her Children, Royal Exchange, reviewed

Joan Davies wonders how relevant the ‘greatest anti-war play’ is today

2018 11 14 Kinky Boots Helen Maybanks 2

‘A cast as red hot as its namesake shoes’ - Kinky Boots, Opera House, reviewed

Vicky Smith enjoys this glittering cockle-warmer…despite the lazy ending

2018 10 29 Putting It Together 1

Is it fabulous? You bet - Putting it Together, Hope Mill Theatre, reviewed

A refreshing take on Sondheim’s classic from the masters of musical theatre

2018 10 22 Death Of A Salesman 1

‘A post-war play with striking relevance’ - Death of A Salesman, Royal Exchange, reviewed

As the ‘American Dream’ turns increasingly sour, Joan Davies applauds a timely revival

2018 09 07 Funeral Of Diana Princess Of Wales White Hotel Reviewed The Procession

Funeral of Diana Princess of Wales, White Hotel, reviewed

Danny Moran gets up close to the death car in this bizarre 'artistic exorcism'

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‘Classy, Colourful and Cool’ - Guys and Dolls, Royal Exchange, Review

Joan Davies says you don’t need luck to gamble on this for your Christmas show...

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‘Doesn’t deliver on its promises’ - Evita, Palace Theatre, Review

Vicky Smith finds this show a mix of good and bad - much like the...

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‘6 shows, 15 minutes each, great theatre’ - JB Shorts, 53Two, Review

Spanning social media silliness to moral dilemmas and unruly rock stars, this short play special...

2017 10 26 Sunset Boulevard 4 Copy

'Oozing Webber's gothic splendour' - Sunset Boulevard, Palace Theatre, Review

Ria Jones and Danny Mac excel in this rich Gothic melodrama, set in the cutthroat...