Theatre: Manchester news and stories

Ancoats

Rent will return for live performances this summer at Hope Mill Theatre

After only being able to perform five live shows last autumn prior to lockdown, the production will run for a strictly limited season

Louise Rhind-Tutt 15 March 2021

Hope Mill Theatre

Welcome to Shangri-La reviewed: full of sparky performances and witty writing

Glenn Meads 14 February 2020

Palace Theatre

Thriller Live reviewed: die-hard Michael Jackson fans will love it – but what about the rest of us?

Glenn Meads 11 February 2020

HOME Mcr

The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel reviewed: you’ll leave smiling from ear to ear

Glenn Meads 5 February 2020

Manchester history

The Greater Manchester theatres under threat of closure, redevelopment or demolition

Susan Griffin 4 February 2020

Opera House Manchester

Phantom of the Opera sequel is coming to Manchester for first ever UK tour – how to get tickets

Louise Rhind-Tutt 27 January 2020

Manchester Central Library

Inside the world of 2084 – the new immersive theatre experience at Manchester Central Library

Susan Griffin 9 December 2019

Bridgewater Hall

The best Christmas shows in Manchester this year – and how to get tickets

Susan Griffin 26 November 2019

The Lowry

Review: Rambert Triple Bill celebrates modern dance that stands out from the crowd

Louise Rhind-Tutt 31 October 2019

Manchester Central Library

Explore Manchester Central Library after dark with an immersive theatre show inspired by Orwell’s 1984

Louise Rhind-Tutt 14 October 2019

Opera House

A musical production of Amélie is coming to Manchester next week – how to get tickets

Georgina Pellant 29 July 2019

Hope Mill Theatre

Review: Pests at Hope Mill Theatre

Glenn Meads 26 June 2019

A neighbourhood guide to new city centre development Stubbs Mews

Free three-day street festival coming to city centre this bank holiday weekend

This Indian restaurant in Gatley has been crowned vegan restaurant of the year

Celebrity DJ Gok Wan to join Gaydio for new special shows

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