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Hit West End musical Mean Girls will start UK tour in Manchester - full list of dates
Manchester Opera House
The hit musical is heading out on tour
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I went to the hit Broadway musical that’s coming to Salford - and you don't want to miss it
The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre
Operation Mincemeat is launching its world tour at the Lowry in 2026
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Review: Dear England at the Lowry is a witty masterclass in the good, bad, and the ugly of English football
The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre
Dear England at The Lowry is a powerful, provocative, and genuinely very funny production, writes Nicole Wootton-Cane
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Coronation Street theatre show adds SECOND Manchester date due to huge demand with Celebrity Big Brother winner
Coronation Street
Tickets go on sale this week for the "unforgettable night on the cobbles"
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Review: There's A Monster In Your Show at The Lowry is the perfect first theatre trip for the family
Manchester Family
The musical stage adaptation of McFly star Tom Fletcher’s children's book is back on tour with shows at The Lowry in Salford Quays
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The Rocky Horror Show review: Jason Donovan deals with malfunction like a true pro in flawless show
Palace Theatre
Review: The Rocky Horror Show was being played at
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‘It's close to an epidemic': Hollyoaks and Queer as Folk stars on Manchester's chemsex scene
Manchester Theatre
'I know for a fact that I could go on to Canal Street any night of the week and there would be people taking a range of drugs'
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Hit West End musical with 'perfect score' announces world tour - to start in Salford
The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre
It is billed as "the best reviewed show in West End history" and it's now announced a new tour
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'The word 'lesbian' is political at the moment - some people feel like they have to tiptoe around it'
LGBTQ+
'Through doing this show, I’ve found myself a lovely community of people'
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Review: Hamlet Hail to the Thief is unmissable drama at Aviva Studios
Aviva Studios
The world premiere production fuses Shakespeare with the music of Radiohead - and the results are achingly cool, writes Dianne Bourne
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Review: the world premiere musical that's been dazzling audiences in Manchester - in spite of the odd hitch
Manchester Opera House
The opening night was hit with a technical problem, but it still won a standing ovation from a Manchester audience clearly besotted with this brand new musical, writes Dianne Bourne
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Review: Death of a Salesman at the Lowry is just the play we need for today's post-truth society
Manchester Theatre
The play’s themes of reality verus hyperbole are uncomfortably relevant to our post-truth society
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Oasis versus Blur chart battle inspires new play coming to Manchester
Manchester Opera House
"Get ready to roll with it"
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How and where to get £15 tickets for The Rocky Horror Picture Manchester 2025 dates
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The show run starts on May 19
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Moulin rouge! musical is coming to Manchester, how and where to get £29 tickets
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Moulin Rouge! is coming to Manchester's Palace Theatre from August to October 2025
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Review: Boys From The Blackstuff at The Lowry
The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre
This powerful new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s BAFTA award-winning TV series comes to Salford direct from the National Theatre and the West End
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A Knight’s Tale musical receives rave reviews in Manchester - but parents question child suitability
Manchester Opera House
While some have called for it to be transferred to the West End, others have been left confused over the show's child policy
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Things to do in Manchester during the Easter 2025 bank holiday weekend
Things to do Manchester
From Irish variety shows to concerts from Sean Paul, there's lots going on
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Review: Mary Poppins musical is a slice of theatre gold
Palace Theatre
It's Practically Perfect in every way
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World premiere of musical A Knight's Tale opens in Manchester this weekend, here's what to expect
Manchester Opera House
"You're going to see things you've never seen before on stage"
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Review: Kym Marsh stuns in 'magnificent' Coronation Street reunion at Manchester theatre
Kym Marsh
Kym Marsh takes on the 'queen of suburbia' in Abigail's Party at the Royal Exchange
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Little Women at the Lowry review: an energetic take on classic tale of sisterly love
The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre
Hard to fault this energetic production, infused with emotional intelligence
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Radiohead's Thom Yorke pictured in rehearsals for Manchester world premiere production
Aviva Studios
Radiohead's album Hail to the Thief will soundtrack a dynamic new version of Hamlet, with the world premiere here in Manchester
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Pop musical based on Princess Diana with drag queens to receive world premiere in Manchester
Manchester Theatre
The show will feature songs from Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa
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Robbie WilliamsRobbie Williams brings surprise star guest out at Co-op Live gig in Manchester Robbie said: "Show her the love she deserves" as he welcomed a special guest in Manchester
P.Louise Pinkmas event announced for 2025 - at huge new Trafford Centre location
The Trafford Centre
The 2024 event was a complete sell out, so there's set to be a huge demand for the 2025 return
Robbie Williams flies in on a rocket and brings out star guest in stunning Manchester Co-op Live gig
Robbie Williams
Death-defying stage dives, big anthems, and plenty of showbiz sparkle as Robbie Williams put on quite the show in Manchester's Co-op Live
Manchester's landmark Hilton Hotel taken on by rival to become new luxury venue
Deansgate
Huge news for Manchester's tallest hotel announced today
Primark announces new opening coming to Manchester this summer in a store first
Primark
The new store will be the first of its kind in Great Britain
Manchester ArndaleFirst look at 'bigger and better' LEGO store opening at Manchester ArndaleThere's opportunities to build your own minifigures and even pick specific bricks from a huge wall of pieces
P.Louise Pinkmas event announced for 2025 - at huge new Trafford Centre location
The Trafford Centre
The 2024 event was a complete sell out, so there's set to be a huge demand for the 2025 return
Primark announces new opening coming to Manchester this summer in a store first
Primark
The new store will be the first of its kind in Great Britain
I tried the beer machine that pours pub-quality pints at home
Shopping
The PerfectDraft beer machine is tailormade for beer lovers who want a pub-quality pint in the comfort of their own home - and it's currently on sale for Father's Day.
New discount store 'set to rival Temu' and shoppers can't wait
Shopping
A new online shopping service created by Amazon offers a wide variety of goods for sale for £20 or less, and some people believe it could rival the likes of Temu and Shein now that it's reached the UK
EntertainmentLaurence Llewelyn-Bowen gives up his own home after suffering 'end of life crisis'Changing Rooms star Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has made a major life decision by handing over the deeds of his Cotswolds estate to his two sons-in-law after a terrifying ordeal
Manchester United are finally listening to Ralf Rangnick in the transfer market
Ralf Rangnick
Man United are working at pace in the transfer market and it is encouraging to see.
Bryan Mbeumo signs, Viktor Gyokeres deal - Man United dream transfer window as deadline passed
Manchester United FC
Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as the first phase summer transfer window comes to a close but will reopen in the near future
Man United transfer news LIVE - Bryan Mbeumo latest, Antony exit, Viktor Gyokeres battle
Manchester United FC
The latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with updates on Viktor Gyokeres, Bryan Mbeumo, Victor Osimhen and Alejandro Garnacho
Manchester United have another sale up their sleeve to raise £142.5m for Ruben Amorim
Manchester United FC
Man Utd's financial situation looked better in the latest financial results, but player sales will still be key this summer.
Greater Manchester NewsMilitary plane spotted over flying over Greater Manchester townsThe aircraft was spotted over the city
Four more arrests and girl, 16, charged following 'serious disorder' in Salford
Salford
A dispersal order remains in place in Salford until 2pm tomorrow (June 12)
Coronation Street fans say major Lisa Swain and Carla Connor move 'loading' after emotional scenes 
Coronation Street
It's been clear to see that Carla has been worried about her girlfriend, who has found herself triggered by the tragic death of her colleague
Brits issued 'do not eat' warning over 'unsafe' sweets made by huge American brand
UK News
Consumption of the affected sweets is of toxicological concern
Grab a PS5 Slim for £329 in latest Wowcher deal that beats Sony's best price
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PS5 Slim Digital Edition models are available for 31% less than normal with this latest Wowcher deal.