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Rita, Sue & Bob Too | Theatre Royal, St Helens
There aren’t many shows that come with a caveat before the curtain rises, that it will be presented as it was written, word for word, and that the audience should… Read more
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The Shark Is Broken | Lowry, Salford
The Shark Is Broken humorously depicts the troubled production of Jaws, focusing on three actors grappling with frustration on set. While the play offers character development and laughter, it leaves… Read more
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Calamity Jane | Opera House, Manchester
The revival of Calamity Jane, directed by Nikolai Foster and Nick Winston, features Carrie Hope Fletcher but ultimately falls short of expectations. While the cast delivers energy and charm, the… Read more
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Mergaliyev’s Swan Lake | Opera House, Manchester
Mergaliyev Classical Ballet returns to Manchester in 2025 with their version of ‘Swan Lake,’ featuring a timeless score by Tchaikovsky. While the performances display strong talent, particularly from Nilay Tahiroğlu… Read more
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A Christmas Carol: The Musical | The Lowry, Salford
The Hope Mill Theatre’s A Christmas Carol: The Musical is a festive delight running from December 6, 2024, to January 5, 2025, at The Lowry’s Quays Theatre in Salford. This… Read more
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Stocking Fillers | Royal Court, Liverpool
Stocking Fillers returns to the Royal Court in 2024, featuring seven short plays performed by a talented cast. Each piece showcases the versatility of the actors and creative team, delivering… Read more
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Tinderella | Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Tinderella, directed by William Spencer, offers an adult-only pantomime filled with humor, puns, and innuendos. The cast’s strong performances, especially from the ugly sisters and Prince Charming, engage the audience… Read more
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Come From Away | The Lowry, Salford
Come From Away is a powerful musical that beautifully blends humor, empathy, and community spirit, centered around the true events in Gander, Newfoundland, after 9/11. The show portrays how 7,000… Read more
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Spend Spend Spend | Royal Exchange, Manchester
The Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester revives the lively British musical Spend Spend Spend, telling the true story of Viv Nicholson, who wins a large football pool jackpot in 1961.… Read more
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto – Rapunzel | Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
The Everyman Theatre celebrates its 60th birthday with a Rock’N’Roll panto featuring Rapunzel. Directed by Jude Christian and featuring vibrant set designs, the production offers engaging performances, notably by Michael… Read more
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