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What's On – UK Theatre Listings

 

Discover what's on at theatres across the UK with All About Theatre's regularly updated UK theatre listings. From musicals and plays to pantomimes, dance, family theatre, concerts and comedy, explore upcoming shows and performances at some of our favourite venues.

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Browse theatre listings across Manchester and Greater Manchester, Liverpool and Merseyside, Leeds, Sheffield and beyond. Use the filters below to search by location, venue, genre or performance date.

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Whether you're planning a family theatre trip, looking for your next musical or discovering something new, each listing includes show information, performance dates and links to book tickets directly through the venue's official website.

Official artwork for Akaash Singh at Aviva Studios / Factory International

Akaash Singh

Aviva Studios Manchester

1 November 2026

Stand-up comedian and podcaster Akaash Singh brings his UK tour to Aviva Studios.

Official artwork for Pauline Eyre: Anyone for Tennis? at Lowry, Salford

Pauline Eyre: Anyone for Tennis?

The Lowry, Salford

1 November 2026

Comedian and former Wimbledon line judge Pauline Eyre shares tennis stories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and a humorous look at life on court.

Official promotional artwork for A Man for All Seasons

A Man for All Seasons

The Lowry, Salford

3–7 November 2026

Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More in Robert Bolt’s historical drama about conscience, power and the consequences of standing by your principles.

Official promotional artwork for Fences

Fences

HOME Manchester

3–7 November 2026

August Wilson’s acclaimed drama explores family, ambition and racial inequality in 1950s America.

Official promotional artwork for LOVE**WORK

LOVE**WORK

The Lowry, Salford

6–7 November 2026

Arnold & Komarov Travelling Theatre bring together personal stories about love, work and the lives we share in this intimate, inventive contemporary performance.

Official promotional artwork for Hay!

Hay!

The Lowry, Salford

8 November 2026

A playful, largely wordless family theatre show about a scarecrow discovering the world, told through physical comedy, music, dance and puppetry.

Official artwork for W*nkernomics: Show_v4.1_Final_USETHIS at Lowry, Salford

W*nkernomics: Show_v4.1_Final_USETHIS

The Lowry, Salford

9–10 November 2026

Australian comedy duo W*nkernomics satirise workplace jargon, pointless meetings and corporate culture in their fast-paced live show.

Official promotional artwork for CATS

CATS

Palace Theatre Manchester

10–21 November 2026

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical returns with the Jellicle Cats, imaginative choreography and songs including Memory.

Official artwork for Stamptown at Lowry, Salford

Stamptown

The Lowry, Salford

10 November 2026

A fast-paced alternative comedy and variety spectacle bringing together an unpredictable mix of theatrical acts and performers.

Promotional artwork for Once Upon a Time in Sokoto at Leeds Playhouse

Once Upon a Time in Sokoto

Leeds Playhouse

11–14 November 2026

Once Upon a Time in Sokoto is presented at Leeds Playhouse.

Official artwork for Darkling at HOME Manchester

Darkling

HOME Manchester

11–14 November 2026

A theatre production presented in HOME's Theatre 2.

Official promotional artwork for Double Booking

Double Booking

The Lowry, Salford

12–13 November 2026

A contemporary dance and theatre double bill by Lewys Holt and Eleanor Sikorski.

Official artwork for The Carrivick Sisters at Waterside Arts

The Carrivick Sisters

Waterside Arts, Sale

12 November 2026

Twin sisters Charlotte and Laura Carrivick perform folk, bluegrass and old-time music with close harmonies and a range of instruments.

Promotional artwork for Hugh Cornwell: Never Say Goodbye at City Varieties Music Hall

Hugh Cornwell: Never Say Goodbye

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

13 November 2026

Hugh Cornwell: Never Say Goodbye brings a live music performance to the stage, with a programme built around the artist or ensemble's repertoire.

Official artwork for Behind Enemy Lines at Waterside Arts

Behind Enemy Lines

Waterside Arts, Sale

13 November 2026

A theatrical account of extraordinary women whose courage helped defeat Nazi terror.

Promotional artwork for Fatiha El-Ghorri: Cockney Stacking Doll at Montgomery Theatre

Fatiha El-Ghorri: Cockney Stacking Doll

The Montgomery, Sheffield

13 November 2026

Archived incorrectly dated entry. Official rescheduled performance is 8 January 2027.

Promotional artwork for Andrew Newton: The Hypnotist Live! at City Varieties Music Hall

Andrew Newton: The Hypnotist Live!

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

14 November 2026

Stage hypnotist Andrew Newton presents an interactive live show combining hypnosis and comedy.

Official promotional artwork for King Lear

King Lear

Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester

Until 15 November 2026

David Threlfall takes the title role in Matthew Dunster’s production of Shakespeare’s devastating tragedy about family, loyalty and power.

Official promotional artwork for Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

Hope Mill Theatre Manchester

Until 29 November 2026

Seymour’s unusual discovery at a struggling flower shop becomes a terrifyingly hungry plant in this darkly comic musical by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.

Official promotional artwork for The Highwayman

The Highwayman

Octagon Theatre Bolton

3–7 November 2026

A theatrical adaptation of the much-loved poem, bringing a dramatic story of romance, danger and sacrifice to the stage.

Official promotional artwork for Deepest Fears

Deepest Fears

HOME Manchester

4–6 November 2026

Two classic tales of terror performed live on stage, with ghostly secrets and a mysterious storyteller.

Official artwork for The Rocket Man: A Tribute to Sir Elton John at Stockport Plaza

The Rocket Man: A Tribute to Sir Elton John

Stockport Plaza, Stockport

7 November 2026

A concert celebrating Elton John's catalogue of memorable songs.

Official artwork for The Shires at Bridgewater Hall

The Shires

The Bridgewater Hall Manchester

8 November 2026

British country duo The Shires perform a live concert at The Bridgewater Hall.

Official artwork for A Vicar of Dibley Christmas at Stockport Plaza

A Vicar of Dibley Christmas

Stockport Plaza, Stockport

9 November 2026

A stage comedy inspired by the beloved television sitcom, featuring familiar characters and a chaotic Christmas nativity.

Promotional artwork for Jane Eyre at Storyhouse Theatre, Chester

Jane Eyre

Storyhouse Chester

10–21 November 2026

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre comes to Storyhouse in a powerful stage adaptation. Jane becomes governess to Mr Rochester, but secrets at Thornfield Hall force her to choose between love and...

Official artwork for Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker at Stockport Plaza

Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker

Stockport Plaza, Stockport

10 November 2026

Touring ballet production of Tchaikovsky’s festive classic.

Official artwork for Omid Djalili: Namaste at Lowry, Salford

Omid Djalili: Namaste

The Lowry, Salford

11 November 2026

Stand-up comedy from Omid Djalili.

Official artwork for A Christmas Carol – Dickens Theatre Company at Stockport Plaza

A Christmas Carol – Dickens Theatre Company

Stockport Plaza, Stockport

11–12 November 2026

Dickens Theatre Company’s touring adaptation of the classic Christmas story.

Official artwork for Bellowhead: Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour at Bridgewater Hall

Bellowhead: Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour

The Bridgewater Hall Manchester

12 November 2026

Folk ensemble Bellowhead celebrates the 20th anniversary of Burlesque with a high-energy live performance.

Official promotional artwork for Opera North: Rigoletto

Opera North: Rigoletto

The Lowry, Salford

12 and 14 November 2026

Verdi’s gripping opera tells a story of love, revenge and a father’s desperate attempts to protect his daughter, Gilda. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

Promotional artwork for Adam Rowe: Fashionism at Liverpool Empire

Adam Rowe: Fashionism

Liverpool Empire

13–14 November 2026

Liverpool comedian Adam Rowe brings his stand-up show Fashionism to the Empire, delivering his sharp observations and storytelling in a live comedy performance.

Official artwork for Hip-Hop Magic – Face Theatre at Contact Theatre

Hip-Hop Magic – Face Theatre

Contact Theatre Manchester

13 November 2026

An evening of hip-hop theatre combining breaking, movement and storytelling with performances from community and professional artists.

Official artwork for A4 Brass: Manchester Midday Music at Bridgewater Hall

A4 Brass: Manchester Midday Music

The Bridgewater Hall Manchester

13 November 2026

Award-winning brass ensemble A4 Brass performs as part of Manchester Midday Music.

Official artwork for Shrek Junior at Contact Theatre

Shrek Junior

Contact Theatre Manchester

14–15 November 2026

The Drama MOB presents a lively junior musical adaptation of Shrek, featuring the beloved ogre and his fairy-tale friends.

Official artwork for The Nick Cope Family Show 2026 at Waterside Arts

The Nick Cope Family Show 2026

Waterside Arts, Sale

1 November 2026

A family concert featuring Nick Cope's songs, humour and animations, suitable for ages 3+.

Official promotional artwork for Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde

Opera House Manchester

3–14 November 2026

The feel-good musical follows Elle Woods from California to Harvard Law School, where she discovers that determination and being herself are her greatest strengths.

Official promotional artwork for It Walks Around the House at Night

It Walks Around the House at Night

The Lowry, Salford

3–7 November 2026

An atmospheric theatrical ghost story that turns a familiar domestic setting into somewhere unsettling.

Official artwork for Matchstalks Remastered at Lowry, Salford

Matchstalks Remastered

The Lowry, Salford

4 November 2026

Egan & Pinchbeck's inventive music-theatre show reimagines the famous song about artist L. S. Lowry with live jazz, animation, movement and playful comedy.

Official artwork for Hannah East: Express Yourself at Lowry, Salford

Hannah East: Express Yourself

The Lowry, Salford

8 November 2026

Comedian and online creator Hannah East brings her relatable sketches and comic observations about parenting to the stage.

Official artwork for The Nation's Songbook: An Evening of Music, Memories and Remembrance at Stockport Plaza

The Nation's Songbook: An Evening of Music, Memories and Remembrance

Stockport Plaza, Stockport

8 November 2026

Orchestra, choir and soloists perform songs of remembrance and popular classics.

Promotional artwork for Mean Girls at Sheffield Theatres' Lyceum

Mean Girls

Lyceum Theatre Sheffield

9–14 November 2026

Tina Fey's musical comedy follows home-schooled Cady Heron as she joins North Shore High and encounters the formidable Plastics, led by Regina George. Featuring songs by Jeff Richmond and Nell...

Official artwork for The Prince of Egypt at Waterside Arts

The Prince of Egypt

Waterside Arts, Sale

10–14 November 2026

JS80 presents The Prince of Egypt, a powerful stage musical with a sweeping score including When You Believe.

Official artwork for Crippled With Laughter at Aviva Studios / Factory International

Crippled With Laughter

Aviva Studios Manchester

10 November 2026

A disabled-led comedy night curated and hosted by Wheels and the Legman.

Official artwork for Artist Talk: Theo Triantafyllidis at Aviva Studios / Factory International

Artist Talk: Theo Triantafyllidis

Aviva Studios Manchester

11 November 2026

An artist conversation exploring Theo Triantafyllidis's creative practice and the Funny Weather installation.

Promotional image for Public Building Tour at The Bridgewater Hall

Public Building Tour

The Bridgewater Hall Manchester

12 November 2026 11:15am

A guided behind-the-scenes tour of The Bridgewater Hall exploring the venue’s history, architecture and acoustics.

Official promotional artwork for Wilko: Love and Death and Rock 'n' Roll

Wilko: Love and Death and Rock 'n' Roll

The Lowry, Salford

12–14 November 2026

A play with live music celebrating Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson, following his extraordinary response to a terminal cancer diagnosis and the unexpected turn his story took.

Official artwork for The Snowman: Live with Yorkshire Imperial Band at Stockport Plaza

The Snowman: Live with Yorkshire Imperial Band

Stockport Plaza, Stockport

13 November 2026

The family film with live musical accompaniment.

Official promotional artwork for Opera North: Eugene Onegin

Opera North: Eugene Onegin

The Lowry, Salford

13 November 2026

Tchaikovsky’s opera, inspired by Pushkin’s novel, explores unrequited love, regret and the consequences of missed opportunities.

Promotional artwork for Mrs. Doubtfire at Leeds Grand Theatre

Mrs. Doubtfire

Leeds Grand Theatre

13–29 November 2026

The musical adaptation of the family film follows a father who disguises himself as an eccentric nanny to spend more time with his children.

Promotional artwork for Chopin Nocturnes at Playhouse

Chopin Nocturnes

Sheffield Playhouse

14 November 2026

Chopin Nocturnes at Playhouse in Sheffield.

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