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Review: Abigail’s Party at the Royal Exchange - "hilarious, claustrophobic, and hauntingly relevant"
Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party, a cult classic that’s equal parts comedy, tragedy, and social commentary, gets a pitch-perfect revival
Apr 112 min read


Manchester Museum offers first-time cultural experience this April
A groundbreaking new exhibition exploring the Anindilyakwa community has found its permanent home at Manchester Museum.
Apr 42 min read


"an unapologetically queer exploration of modern gay life” at Hope Mill Theatre
Holby City actor David Paisley has been confirmed to return to the cast of Adam Zane's bold comedy-drama Jock Night.
Mar 301 min read


Dirtbirds have landed in Sale for one night only
Ireland’s beloved comedy duo Dirtbirds are back with their raucous new show Girls World Tour.
Mar 261 min read


The Bodyguard bursts onto the Manchester Opera stage in 2026
The award-winning musical The Bodyguard is set to arrive on-stage at Manchester Opera House next January.
Mar 241 min read


Z-arts team create family-friendly Alice in Wonderland immersion
Arts venue Z-arts in Hulme Manchester is opening a new immersive play experience in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books to celebrate
Mar 191 min read


Salford Arts Theatre recognises new writer’s award-winning play
Winner of the Shelagh Delaney New Writing Award comes to Salford Arts Theatre next month with a new theatre-performance.
Mar 181 min read


Review: Cinderella ballet at Lowry - “a refreshing respite from outside noise"
This performance is a light-hearted and skill-fully created spectacle for lovers of the art as well as a spectacular introduction to ballet
Mar 72 min read


IWD: What’s on at Waterside, Sale
Get involved in International Women's Day on 8th March as well as the events surrounding the day with a gallery exhibition, a photographic
Mar 42 min read


Bridgewater Hall world premiere where dance and classical music meets electronica
Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall premieres Refractions - a live performance where "electronica, classical music and dance intertwine
Feb 232 min read


Over 1,000 Morris dancers to descend on Stockport
Over 1,000 Morris dancers are set to descend on Stockport this April as the town hosts A Day of Dance.
Feb 221 min read


People’s History Museum - making a stand for democracy
The People’s History Museum in Manchester is currently displaying banners that have been on marches, picket lines, and campaigned for rights
Feb 212 min read


Review: This Kind of Black at HOME - "Black excellence is in the artistry of this piece"
This Kind of Black: Requiem for Black Boys is exactly that - a homage to young black boys who have lost their life and a celebration of the
Feb 192 min read


Young Frankenstein the Musical at Hope Mill Theatre for 10th anniversary
Young Frankenstein will be hoping to hit the right note in a musical retelling at the regional premiere later this year.
Feb 161 min read


Review: The Royal Exchange Escaped Alone & What If If Only… one performance won out
The Royal Exchange Manchester welcomes two plays into one theatre production - Escaped Alone and What If If Only - but is one more poignant?
Feb 133 min read


March Forward in Cheetham Hill for women of colour on international women’s day
Social Butterfly is a thriving creative community for Black and Brown women artists, musicians, creatives, and entrepreneurs coming together
Feb 51 min read


Ted Lasso star makes stage debut in ‘Glorious’ play
Star of hit tv series Ted Lasso comes to Hope Mill Theatre alongside Coronation Street royalty next month.
Jan 271 min read


Told through a Deaf man’s unique perspective: Last Rites
Last Rites is a non-verbal piece of theatre with no spoken words this is accessible to Deaf and hearing audiences and the performance hopes
Jan 261 min read


Drinks, camera, action - EXHBTN 360 LIVE, the new immersive experience
Exhibition - home to three of Manchester’s independent kitchens has announced the launch of EXHBTN 360 LIVE, a brand-new immersive live ente
Jan 231 min read


A Cinderella story pliés to the Lowry Salford
Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) will tour Sir David Bintley’s Cinderella to venues across the UK including Lowry, Salford from Thursday 6th
Jan 211 min read
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