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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – A Spellbinding Night of Magic at The Lowry After falling in love with The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe  at Leeds Playhouse last year, returning to see the production at The Lowry felt like stepping back into something truly special. This beautiful adaptation, directed by Michael Fentiman and originally developed at Leeds Playhouse, has enjoyed a UK tour, a West End run and now continues to captivate audiences with its rich storytelli

Freaky Friday at HOME Manchester – A Joyous, Heart-Filled, Body-Swapping Musical Treat  Freaky Friday  has travelled a long way from Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel to its various Disney screen adaptations, and this UK premiere marks the story’s latest transformation — now reimagined as a high-energy musical. HOME Manchester hosts this new staging, complete with a contemporary score by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey and direction from Andy Fickman. With such an established creative team

A Christmas Carol at the Octagon Theatre Bolton – A Joy-Filled, Modern Twist on a Timeless Classic There are some stories that feel stitched into the fabric of Christmas, and A Christmas Carol  is one of them. Dickens’ tale of Scrooge, ghosts and second chances has become a festive staple, so seeing how each new stage adaptation reinterprets it is always fascinating. At the Octagon Theatre Bolton, this year’s production arrives as a bright, musical and family-friendly take un

Blood Brothers at The Lowry – A Timeless, Heart-Shattering Classic That Still Hits Like the First Time Blood Brothers  is one of those rare musicals that never seems to lose its grip on audiences — and I’m absolutely one of them. Returning to The Lowry for another UK tour, this beloved Willy Russell masterpiece first debuted in 1983 and went on to enjoy an extraordinary 24-year West End run. I’ve seen it several times over the years, and each visit brings back that same mix o

Miss Saigon Soars in a Thunderous, Soul-Stirring Reimagining Miss Saigon has a very special place in my heart. I first saw it at the Palace Theatre Manchester on its original UK tour when I was just 18 years old. I didn’t want to go—but by the end of the night, I was completely changed. That performance opened the door to my lifelong love of musicals, plays, and live theatre. Returning to the Palace for this brand new reimagining felt like coming full circle, and I’m delighte

Sunny Afternoon The Kinks Musical at the Palace Theatre Manchester – A Bright and Nostalgic Celebration Few bands captured the sound and soul of 1960s Britain quite like The Kinks. With hits such as You Really Got Me , Waterloo Sunset  and Lola , their sharp lyrics and rebellious spirit became the soundtrack to a generation. Written by Joe Penhall and developed alongside The Kinks’ frontman Ray Davies, Sunny Afternoon  brings their story to the stage — from the band’s modest

Young Frankenstein The Musical Brings Electrifying Laughter to Hope Mill Theatre To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre has pulled out all the stops with the regional premiere of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein The Musical . Known for its bold programming and boundary-pushing productions, the theatre’s latest offering is a glorious homage to classic horror, vaudeville comedy, and golden-age musical theatre. Directed and choreographed by Nick Winston,

13 Going On 30 The Musical at Manchester Opera House – A Nostalgic, Feel-Good Hit Full of Sparkle and Heart It’s hard to believe it’s...

Oh Boy! Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story Rocks The Lowry Since its debut in 1989, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story  has been delighting...

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL – A Confetti-Filled Whirlwind at the Palace Theatre Manchester TheatreFollowing smash-hit runs on Broadway and...

Here & Now The Steps Musical: A Glittering Night of Pop, Camp & Heart Here & Now – The Steps Musical  brings the iconic hits of Steps to...

The Diana Mixtape – A Riotous, Glittering Celebration of Princess Diana From the team behind Death Drop  comes something bigger, brasher...

The Addams Family Musical – Creepy, Kooky, and Full of Gothic Fun The Addams Family have been a pop culture favourite for decades,...

Come Fall In Love at Manchester Opera House – A Joyous, Colour-Drenched Celebration of Love and Culture As a lifelong fan of romantic...

The Rocky Horror Show at The Palace Theatre Manchester – A Wild, Wicked, Wonderful Night Out! Every time The Rocky Horror Show  returns...

Heading into A Knight’s Tale: The Musical , I wasn’t sure what to expect. I hadn’t seen the 2001 Columbia Pictures film it’s based on, so...

The world’s most famous nanny has floated into Manchester—and it's a total theatrical treat! Mary Poppins , Disney and Cameron...

Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical  brings the scandalous world of the cult classic 1999 film to the stage, infused with a soundtrack of...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is one of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s earliest collaborations, first performed in...

The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals at the AO Arena in Manchester was a star-studded celebration of all things theatrical, and...

Based on the beloved 1953 film starring Doris Day, Calamity Jane  is a lighthearted musical that brings the Old West to life with classic...

Spend, Spend, Spend  tells the astonishing rags-to-riches-to-rags story of Viv Nicholson, a working-class woman from Castleford who won a...

The Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street  has enchanted audiences for decades, and this season, HOME brought a dazzling new musical...

"Come From Away" is a global phenomenon, celebrated for its deeply moving and profoundly uplifting narrative. Now bringing its magic to...

After the Act , the vibrant 80s-inspired musical from Breach Theatre, boldly tackles the controversial legacy of Section 28, the UK...

Strutting straight into Manchester Opera House with sky-high heels, a glitter-cannon of confidence, and a whole lot of heart, Burlesque...

Here You Come Again  brings Dolly Parton’s infectious spirit and iconic music to the UK stage in a way that is both endearing and...

Hope Mill Theatre offers a delightful peek behind the curtain with Seabright’s production of Alexander S. Bermange’s "I Wish My Life Were...

Having first experienced Aladdin  on Broadway back in 2016, I was more than ready to hop aboard the magic carpet once again—this time,...

Frankie Goes to Bollywood is a new musical from Pravesh Kumar of RIFCO, a theatre company known for producing accessible plays and...

42 Balloons has been my most eagerly anticipated show of 2024, especially after attending it's press launch at The Lowry back in January...

Little Shop of Horrors the musical is one of my favourite musicals as it combines some of my favourite things Sci-Fi, Horror, comedy and...

Calendar Girls the musical is based on the 2003 movie of the same name which was in turn based on a true story. When the musical was...

The Good Enough Mums Club is a musical created by book writer and lyricist Emily Beecher. Emily Suffered with postnatal depression and...

"Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World: The Musical," currently enchanting audiences at The Lowry, is an adaptation of Kate...

To Wong Foo The Musical is based on the 1995 cult-classic movie To Wong Foo Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar and has been written and...

Luna Loves Library Day The Musical is a new show for young children which premiered at the Z-Arts centre in Manchester on Friday 20th...

True crime dramas and podcast have become hugely popular over the past several years and the true crime phenomenon shows no sign of...

Lizzie is a true crime rock musical by Steven Cheslik, Tim Maner & Alan Steven Hewitt. The musical first opened at the Living Theatre in...

INNIT musical is set in Salford and is a tale of hope and redemption, The musical is produced by I4YPC (Innit For Young People) which is...

Taking my two young children, Alice (age 5) and Leo (age 4), to see Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation  was a delightful...

The tragedy of the Titanic is a story which is known all around the world. It was the "unsinkable ship" which collided with an iceberg on...

Strictly Ballroom The Musical is based on the 1992 Baz Luhrmann movie of the same name. This production of the musical has been directed...

Julie The Musical was created by Abey Bradbury and it tells the story of Julie D'Aubigny, a real historical figure from 17th century...

Unexpected twist is a modern interpretation of the Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist, the book which the show is based on was written...

The Spongebob Musical is based on the popular Nickelodeon animated kids TV series Spongebob squarepants, about a yellow sponge called...

Head Over Heels is a jukebox musical which features songs from the all female rock band the Go Go's, the production at the Hopemill...

Mrs Doubtfire the musical had it's UK premier here in Manchester at the Manchester Opera House with a 4 week preview run before it heads...

Disney's The Lion King  has been captivating audiences for over two decades, and the UK tour production currently at the Palace Theatre...

Based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the 1985 film directed by Steven Spielberg, The Color Purple  has a rich history...