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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,

Snake in the Grass – A Hauntingly Good Night of Twists, Secrets and Supernatural Thrills   Snake in the Grass  slithered its way into the Octagon Theatre Bolton this autumn, just in time for spooky season, bringing with it an intoxicating mix of dark humour, ghostly intrigue, and human frailty. Directed by Francesca Goodridge  and co-produced with Theatr Clwyd , this chilling three-hander grips its audience from the first rustle of leaves to the final, breath-stealing blackou

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...

BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET's BLACK SABBATH – THE BALLET IS A BOLD FUSION OF METAL AND MOVEMENT Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath -...

The Shawshank Redemption at HOME Manchester – A Powerful Tale of Hope and Humanity It’s not often that a story holds such an enduring...

Death on the Nile at The Lowry: A Glamorous Cruise of Murder and Mystery Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile  has long been one of her...

SUNRISE, SUNSET, AND A STANDING OVATION – FIDDLER ON THE ROOF SHINES BRIGHT First performed on Broadway in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof...

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

The Lightning Thief The Percy Jackson Musical - Fun, Fast and Full of Energy (But Missing Its Final Zap) Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson...

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...

Private Lives at the Octagon – When Love and Wit Collide, Sparks Fly Noël Coward’s Private Lives  first premiered in 1930 and has...

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical – UK Tour Shines Bright at Liverpool Empire Tina: The Tina Turner Musical  first made waves in London’s...

🌈 Streamers, Songs & Smiles: CBeebies House Party Live! at The Lowry 🎬 Setting the Scene On Thursday 28th August, we headed to The...

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,...

By Royal Appointment at The Lowry – A Warm and Witty Tale Sewn with Heart Setting the Scene: A Royal Comedy Begins Daisy Goodwin, best...

🚪 A Squash and a Squeeze at The Lowry – From Bedtime Favourite to Stage Delight! As big fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, A...

🐾 PAW Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure – A Paws-Up Family Spectacle at AO Arena Manchester 🏴‍☠️ Ahoy there, pup fans! This...

High Heels and High Spirits – Kinky Boots The Musical Delivers It’s hard to believe this glitter-soaked, heart-pounding,...

Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet at The Lowry – A Five-Star Fusion of Grit, Grace and Greatness In 1973, The Who's Pete Townshend gave us...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at The Ambassadors Theatre – A Story for the Ages After enchanting audiences at Southwark Playhouse,...

The Devil Wears Prada  is one of those mid-2000s films that lives rent-free in the minds of fashion lovers and film fans alike. With a...

Hercules The Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane – A Bold and Bombastic Retelling That Doesn’t Quite Go the Distance Disney is no...

Love, Loss and Low Lights – Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell Wows at The Lowry Matthew Bourne is no stranger to reinvention. From Swan...

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

Pride & Prejudice at Octagon Theatre Bolton – A High-Energy Rom-Com with Regency Flair It’s a truth universally acknowledged that Pride &...

A Thousand Splendid Suns at Leeds Playhouse — A Powerful Journey of Courage and Resilience Following in the footsteps of The Kite Runner...

Grease The Musical at Blackpool Grand Theatre – A Fresh Spin on a Timeless Classic Grease is the word—and it’s back in Blackpool with a...

Dear England at The Lowry – A Goal-Scoring Drama For Theatre Fans and Football Skeptics Alike When I heard there was a play about...

& Juliet at Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre – A Glittering Pop-Powered Rewrite of the Bard’s Tale Having been there for & Juliet ’s world...

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

🎭 Cinderella Ice Cream Seller  – A Sweet and Sparkly Family Musical 🍦💖 🍦 Welcome to the Parlour! We all know the tale of Cinderella...

🎭 A Monster-Sized Treat for Little Theatre Fans! We first saw There’s a Monster in Your Show  in 2024 and loved it, so we were thrilled...

🕵️‍♀️ The Detective Dog A Paw-some Mystery Adventure for Kids! 📖 Background: A Bookish Favourite Comes to Life It’s no secret that...

Dear Evan Hansen UK Tour at Blackpool Grand Theatre: A Stunning Non-Replica Production That Hits Home After capturing hearts on Broadway...

Hamilton at the Liverpool Empire – A Groundbreaking Musical Masterpiece Since it first hit the stage, Hamilton  has become nothing short...

The Ultimate Bubble Show – A Poppin’ Good Time at Z-arts Manchester! On Saturday 17th May 2025, we took our bubble-loving duo, Alice (7)...

Following the critical acclaim of COAL  and Wasteland , Gary Clarke returns with Detention , the final part of his searing dance theatre...

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...

As a family of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler superfans, we've followed many magical book-to-stage adaptations — from Zog  to The...

Big Laughs, Bigger Balloon! We recently took a family trip to Z-arts Manchester to see The Giant Balloon Show , and from the moment we...

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

“Suitcases, spies and showbiz flair – Hitchcock like you’ve never seen before!” Emma Rice, known for her boundary-breaking theatrical...

Death of a Salesman  is widely regarded as one of the most iconic plays of the 20th century. Written by American playwright Arthur Miller...

Even if you’ve never seen the original 1982 TV series, Boys from the Blackstuff  carries a reputation that precedes it. Created by...

If you go down to the woods today, who knows what you might find? A very busy squirrel, a lost and curious pigeon… and a beautifully...

Originally penned by John Buchan in 1915 and famously adapted for the screen by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935, The 39 Steps  has enjoyed a...

Peter James’ thrilling crime novels have long captivated readers and television audiences alike, and the DSI Roy Grace series continues...