Theatre

Jason Manford and Ben Nickless deliver panto of dreams (and cheeky quips) in Manchester

Manchester Opera House

Cheeky references to Gregg Wallace and I'm a Celebrity, a barrel load of laughs and some genuine magic as Jason Manford and Ben Nickless return in Manchester's big Opera House panto

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Film and TV star to play Gareth Southgate in hit England football play heading to Salford

The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre

It will see the film and TV star treading the boards for the first time in seven years to portray England manager Gareth Southgate

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Review: A Christmas Carol at The Lowry proves a break with festive tradition can pay off

The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre

The Hope Mill production showcased at The Lowry reimagines the protagonist of the famous Dickens' novella

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Miracle on 34th Street musical brings pure joy and festivities to Manchester with huge Wicked movie star as lead role

Manchester Theatre

It was an explosion of twee and festive fun at the HOME theatre

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Review: Rumpelstiltskin at The Met theatre, Bury

Manchester Family

New pantomime in Bury is a family crowdpleaser that punches well above its weight

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Coronation Street stars go green at Wicked musical premiere in Manchester

Stars walked the green carpet and were greeted by cast from the Emerald City as Wicked opened in Manchester

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Review: Wicked the musical is flying high at Manchester's Palace Theatre

Wicked is the hot ticket at the cinema - and the musical has now returned to Manchester for a near sold-out run this Christmas. We were there for opening night

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Come From Away at The Lowry: An awe-inspiring musical showcasing the very best of humanity

The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre

Thousands of stranded passengers, one small town and a remarkable true story about community

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John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers - The Play to come to Manchester theatre as big TV show anniversary looms

Manchester Theatre

'More people will now have the chance to laugh themselves helpless'

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Salford's Sleeping Beauty goes under the hammer this week - and many fear its original purpose is about to be lost

Manchester Theatre

The ‘architecturally important’ venue dates back to 1899 and has been on the Theatres at Risk Register for nearly 20 years

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Big music star to join Sheridan Smith for Manchester at the Musicals Christmas show

"I can’t wait for Manchester to show us how they do Musical Theatre"

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Review: Blood Brothers at Palace Theatre brings a northern charm that's a 'masterclass in acting'

Manchester Theatre

"At one moment we are chortling along and then we are reaching for the tissues"

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Steps announce new musical Here & Now is coming to Manchester

Manchester Opera House

All five of Steps were in Manchester to give us a very big announcement - and fans are going to love it

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Sheridan Smith to star in Manchester at the Musicals at Co-op Live this Christmas

Manchester at the Musicals: A Festival Celebration is taking place at Co-op Live this winter

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Review: After The Act at HOME makes a dragged-up Margaret Thatcher somehow feel poignant

Manchester Theatre

A bit of late 80s legislation isn't perhaps on top of everyone's wish list when it comes to musicals...

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Review: Lovely jubbly! Hilarious Only Fools and Horses musical three wheels its way to Manchester

Manchester Opera House

Gone Fishing star Paul Whitehouse is reprising his role as Grandad

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On a chilly February afternoon they gathered in Manchester...they refused to be shamed

20,000 people from our proud city sent a message to Margaret Thatcher

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Hit musical Miss Saigon to head on UK tour in 2025 including Manchester - dates and tickets information

"A legend reborn" - the global stage sensation will start a new UK tour in 2025 including a big return to Manchester

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Review: Former Corrie star and Loose Women legend dazzle in all-star Chicago musical at Palace Theatre

The star-studded show packed a real musical punch

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Here You Come Again at The Lowry - a rollicking, joyous rhinestone-studded celebration of Dolly Parton

The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre

The musical comedy tells the story of a diehard fan whose imagined version of international icon Dolly Parton gets him through trying times

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HUGE rom-com film is becoming a stage musical... and it premieres in Manchester next year

Manchester Theatre

Get ready to be 'thirty, flirty and thriving' as box office hit '13 Going On 30' is to be transformed into a stage musical

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The Lowry arts centre announces 'major rebranding' - to LOWRY

The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre

The arts and theatre centre at Salford Quays will now be known simply as LOWRY, dropping the "The"

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‘People have told me what I'm doing is wrong’: The panto dame rising above the online hate to tell LGBTQ+ stories to children

'It's really important that children understand that everyone has the right to be who they are'

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Grease: Cast hand-jive their way through infectious teenage musical at Manchester's Palace Theatre

After almost five decades, audiences new and old can't help but still get down to the funky hooks and the sickeningly catchy songs of the '70s musical

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Oasis Liam and Noel Gallagher seen together for first time since Oasis announcement Liam and Noel were pictured as they headed to a working men's club together

The brothers set to open their 33rd coffee shop in Manchester city centre

Manchester Cafes

With coffee roasted in Warrington, the new coffee shop aims to help people 'take a break from the hustle and bustle'

Manchester Marathon 2025: Full list of road closures with some shut for 40 hours

The adidas Manchester Marathon returns on Sunday 27th April

Manchester location steeped in history reopens as glamorous new steakhouse

Manchester restaurants

Designed by renowned architect Edward Walters, also known for Manchester’s the Free Trade Hall, the building is the last of its kind in the city

The North Wales seaside town with a secret beach tourists don’t know about

One visitor described it as a 'hidden gem' where you can escape the crowds

Product recalls Asda warns 'do not eat' on popular meat product due to health risk The latest product recalls issued by the Food Standards Agency and why they've been pulled from supermarket shelves

The North Wales seaside town with a secret beach tourists don’t know about

One visitor described it as a 'hidden gem' where you can escape the crowds

Manchester Airport's lesser-known holiday destinations with flights from £28

Manchester Airport

Move over Spain, Greece and Turkey; these destinations in Eastern Europe are perfect for your next holiday

Parents 'furious' with school's plan to ban skirts for girls

One mum said she would never have chosen the school for her daughter if she'd have known about the trousers-only policy

Nerf attraction staff told they won't get paid work for FIVE MONTHS as bosses splurge £1.5m on Play-Doh

Trafford Palazzo

Staff have been told the attraction will be closed for five months as a huge £1.5m expansion is undertaken

Film An underrated Clint Eastwood film that he made when he was 88 is airing on TV tonight Eastwood is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest filmmakers

Manchester United striker sends Ruben Amorim message after surprise return to academy

Manchester United FC

Man Utd U21s won 4-2 against Everton in the Premier League 2 play-offs on Friday and Ethan Wheatley scored a brace.

Manchester United suffer major injury setback

Manchester United injury news

Diogo Dalot has been an ever-present for Man United for the best part of three-and-a-half years since he returned from his loan with AC Milan.

Horror moment saw woman, 25, 'partially decapitate' herself on holiday in Turkey

Becca Reed, 25, was on holiday with a friend in Turkey when the horrific accident happened

Seven players could miss Man United vs Athletic Bilbao Europa League semi-final

Manchester United injury news

Athletic Bilbao host Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final next Thursday in a huge match for both teams

Courts 'You are the one who destroyed a little girl’s life'Gavin Andrews was killed on his way home after buying food from a takeaway

Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre, 41, dies by suicide, family says

Virginia Giuffre, who was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein as a teenager and claimed she was sexually abused by Prince Andrew, has died

A fan favourite Jason Statham film made by UK directing legend is airing on TV tonight

The actor is one of Britain's most successful ever actors in terms of popularity

Asda warns 'do not eat' on popular meat product due to health risk

Product recalls

The latest product recalls issued by the Food Standards Agency and why they've been pulled from supermarket shelves

The North Wales seaside town with a secret beach tourists don’t know about

One visitor described it as a 'hidden gem' where you can escape the crowds