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Welcome to What’s On! We’re coming to the end of a fantastic year and I would like to say thank you to everyone who visited us in 2017.

We’ve particularly enjoyed welcoming you to our new comedy and quiz nights at Stage Door Bar and are pleased to continue our run of new events with The Faulty Towers Dining Experience in our Bistro this March. We would also like to extend a warm welcome to Sheena Wrigley, our new Theatre Director, who is coming to us directly from Home where she is currently Executive Director. Looking ahead, we have another packed season of theatre, comedy, dance and live music in store for you and we can’t wait to start 2018 with Strangers On A Train and Shrek – something for everyone!

Say hi to your Bistro team

Daniel Kristof Bistro & Stage Door Bar Supervisor “I hope to welcome you for a drink or a tasty pre-show meal soon! Did you know, we now host quiz nights at our Stage Door Bar? They are great fun, theatrically themed and anyone can enter a team.

Look out for our next quiz night dates online and on social media.”

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Annabel Macdonald Bistro and bar team “I love serving our customers who are eagerly awaiting their show of choice. My top menu tip?

Choose the baked camembert!”

Star Bakers!

Take That!

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Like so many cultural attractions across Greater Manchester, we were pleased to support the Macmillan Coffee Morning in September. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Stage Door Bar for cake and coffee and for your generous donations. We raised £127 in total and can’t wait for next September when we get to bake and eat cake again!

Did you catch the boys from The Band musical performing at Manchester Pride? Manchester was selected to premiere this amazing new musical and if you were in the audience when Take That joined the cast on stage, we would love to see your pictures. It’s not too late to catch The Band as it’s now on tour around the UK. For dates visit www.thebandmusical.com

Manchester’s Christmas Market has been in Albert Square since early November and our stars of Dick Whittington, The Krankies, lent a helping hand at the opening on Friday 10th November. The markets are open until late December, so why not make a day of it?

Wrap up warm, grab some early Christmas gifts and then pop along to the Panto!

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There’s no business like show business In every edition of our What’s On guide, we’ll be catching up with the biggest names in the business and some of the stars who’ll be hitting our stage over the season. This time, we chat to local lad Freddie Flintoff about his stage debut in Fat Friends, coming to the Opera House this March.

Who are you playing in Fat Friends The Musical?

I’m playing Kevin. Kevin’s not the brightest, I’ll be honest with you, but he’s very lovable.

People seem to like him.

Shrek by numbers This family musical delivers an ogre-sized punch in more ways than one!

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Seconds for the fastest costume change!

What are you looking forward to most about being in this musical?

I’m looking forward to the challenge of it. I am an ex-cricketer and then to think that I’m going to be performing on stage in a musical is completely bonkers! But I do love singing and I can’t wait to be part of it.

Who are you looking forward to working with?

It’s an amazing creative team. Obviously Kay Mellor wrote it and she’s going to direct as

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well. She wrote the drama years ago which my friend James Cordon was in and I’ve spoken to him about the show! And then, the music – Nick Lloyd Webber!

It was daunting doing the casting with him, I must admit - standing next to him and his piano, singing a few songs with one of the Lloyd Webbers!

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Tell us your one guilty food pleasure?

I’ve got more than one but my favourite food is fish fingers, chips, beans, bread and butter. But not the posh fish fingers. The frozen ones from a packet. Proper ones!

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Following double-bill La Sylphide and Song of the Earth, we have more stunning dance in store as Moscow City Ballet bring Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty to our stage. See page 22. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Enjoy Sister Act last August? Another musical with uplifting tunes and a whole lot of heart joins us this season. Why not let your hair down and join us for Hairspray! See page 31. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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which ultimately lead her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by the Argentine people.

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Featuring some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre, including

Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars and

‘A Classic is reborn.’

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‘SETS THE GOLD STANDARD OF WHAT 21ST-CENTURY PANTOMIME SHOULD BE.’ – British Theatre Guide Take an international TV and musical theatre star, two comedy legends, a magical 3D underwater journey and Qdos Entertainment, the world’s biggest pantomime producer and you have all the ingredients for the perfect pantomime, Dick Whittington.

A spectacle on a par with any West End show in terms of scale and production values. Audiences can expect plenty of laughs, outrageous costumes, breathtaking special effects and hilarious entertainment for all the family when they join our hero Dick Whittington (and his faithful feline pal) as he seeks fame, fortune and happiness and becomes thrice Lord Mayor of London!

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‘I DARE YOU NOT TO GET UP AND DANCE.’ S ALLY BO AZMAN, BBC RADIO 2

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, the Olivier and Tony® Award-winning West End and Broadway show is coming to Manchester this Christmas!

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ong before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent.

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom. Along the way she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, including countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel Like) A

Natural Woman, Take Good Care of My Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might as Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof and Locomotion.

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Beautiful leading lady BrontÉ barbÉ NEW TOURING STAR TALKS CAROLE KING AND HER DOROTHY ROOTS. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CRAIG SUGDEN

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he Carole King musical Beautiful has proved a huge success on

both sides of the Atlantic, running simultaneously on Broadway and

in the West End for more than two years. Now UK fans of the iconic

MD: How are audiences reacting to the show? BB: They’re amazing. We’ve had a lot of standing ovations. I love the energy at the end of the show – finishing where we do, it’s on a real high, which is nice. We’ve had loads of them up on their feet and the energy is just wonderful.

American singer-songwriter are

MD: What are the challenges of playing a living person,

acclaimed show outside London,

nervous when I first found out. I’ve done a lot of research,

getting a chance to see the much-

thanks to its first nationwide tour which opened in Bradford and runs well into 2018.

Writer and critic Michael Davies caught up with the

production’s leading lady, Bronté Barbé, to talk about

playing Carole and about her own journey from television contestant in the search for Dorothy in Over the Rainbow.

MD: How did you first hear that you’d got the role of Carole King in the tour of Beautiful? BB: Oh my goodness, that’s a good question.

My agent called me actually, and started singing down the phone.

He sang, ‘You’ve got to get up every morning’ and then said, ‘Do you want to be Carole King?’ It was bonkers. I just couldn’t believe it.

MD: Were you familiar with the show before then? BB: I went to see it about four months ago for the first time. I’d been meaning to see it for ages and I’ve listened to the soundtrack a number of times because I love the music of Carole King. I was blown away by it. I absolutely loved it, but I never thought I’d even be considered as Carole.

MD: What is it about the show that makes it so special?

BB: It’s the music, because her songs are so iconic, but also it’s the style in which it’s produced. The writing is amazing, the

especially someone as iconic as Carole King? BB: I was very I’ve watched a lot of interviews but there isn’t a lot available from back when she was 16 to her early 20s. I see it more as an interpretation rather than an impression because it would be completely impossible to impersonate her. I think I bring a bit of me to it but also hopefullly, in a way, I am Carole as well.

MD: Are you playing the piano?

BB: I’m not actually playing piano, no. I don’t want to give it away too much. But I didn’t play at all before I started – I’ve been having lessons with our Musical Director for quite a while on the perfect way to create rhythms and shapes and stuff like that. So no, I don’t actually play, but we’re so in sync, me and the MD now, that it’s so satisfying to play, for me.

I’m not really playing but it feels like I am really playing, if you know what I mean?

MD: What’s it been like since you were one of the potential Dorothys in Over the Rainbow?

BB: It’s bizarre because it’s seven years since Over the Rainbow and I feel like I have grown up so much since then. When I think of being in Macclesfield and doing am-dram and dreaming about doing musicals, I am chuffed with the way the last few years have panned out. When I was doing Dorothy I knew I had a

script is fantastic and it is very much a play with songs, I think.

place at Mountview to do the three-year Musical Theatre

It’s a jukebox musical by name but I love the way it’s set out.

course but we didn’t have the money for me to go. But I

I love the way the songs are performed. I think it’s fantastic.

finished Dorothy and I got a scholarship – a Dance and Drama

MD: What’s your favourite Carole King song? BB: That is really hard. I love ‘You’ve Got a Friend.’ I just think the words are fantastic. I’d say that’s my ultimate favourite and it’s my favourite in the show as well – just the way we get to perform it, I absolutely love it.

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Award – and some funding from the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation as well, which was amazing, so I could go. I am so glad I did because it was invaluable training and preparation.

It’s always going to be ups and downs but it’s been a really good year. I feel very lucky.

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ased on the story and characters from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animation film, this hilarious and spectacular production turns the world of fairytales upside down in an

all-singing, all-dancing, must-see musical comedy.

Join Shrek, our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey, as they

set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental)

Princess Fiona from her tower, guarded by a fire-breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the vertically-challenged Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits and a biscuit with attitude and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages!

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and gender identity.

A multi-talented cast (featuring drag star Divina De Campo) deftly flip between catchy pop tunes and dramatic storytelling to create a feast for the heart and head. Dancing Bear explores the tightrope of personal integrity, social acceptance and mental health that many LGBT+ people may find themselves precariously balancing on.

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(Emmerdale), Jack Ashton (Call The Midwife) and Hannah

chill as the suspense mounts.

Tointon (Mr Selfridge) lead the cast in a brand-new

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Strangers On A Train is based on the world-renowned 1950 novel

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A fateful encounter takes place between two men in the dining carriage of a train crossing America, which sets in motion a chain of events that will change the two men’s lives forever.

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‘TANGUERA UPS THE STAKES AND GIVES TANGO A BLOOD AND GUTS LOVE STORY TO WHIP ITS LEGS AROUND.’ M ETRO

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n the sultry streets of Buenos Aires you will find the world of the Tanguera, the tango dancer, who must seduce men with her flashing legs and smouldering eyes in order to

survive. It is here that the young French woman Giselle makes her way and the dockworker Lorenzo must fight to win her love.

Experience the passion, drama and breath-taking dancing in this adrenaline-fuelled journey through the sizzling world of tango, with award-winning choreography by Argentinean dance superstar Mora Godoy.

Following a hugely successful run at Sadler’s Wells and boasting a cast of over 30 dancers; Tanguera arrives in Manchester as part of a strictly limited tour!

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tarring Strictly Champion Joanne Clifton and A1 heartthrob Ben Adams, get ready to dance like you’ve never danced before!

Flashdance The Musical tells the inspiring story of Alex Owens who dreams of going to the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy and becoming a professional dancer. When a romance complicates her ambitions, she harnesses it to drive her dream.

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★★★★ ‘NOT TO BE MISSED.’ S U N DAY EX P RES S

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oscow City Ballet returns to the Palace Theatre with two

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with full orchestra.

Swan Lake is the world’s most romantic ballet, a tragic tale of love and betrayal set to Tchaikovsky’s beautiful, haunting score.

The enchanting and romantic story of The Sleeping Beauty inspired Tchaikovsky to write some of his most glorious music, and this fairytale ballet has captivated audiences for well over a century.

Brimming with some of Russia’s best young dancers, outstanding principals, stunning soloists and a sublime corps de ballet, these stand-out performances never fail to add that magical ingredient of Russian soul.

SWAN LAKE: THURSDAY 1ST MARCH 7.30PM SLEEPING BEAUTY: FRIDAY 2ND MARCH 7.30PM, SATURDAY 3RD MARCH 2.30PM, 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £23.90 THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Thursday 1st March GROUPS BEST OFFER £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Thursday – Friday BE OUR VIP FOR THE NIGHT WITH THE AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE ATGTICKETS.COM/Plan-your-visit

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Peppa Pig’s Adventure!

Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip

to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro

Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunch-boxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of games, laughter and live music!

The happy campers soon settle down to sleep and listen to the gentle pitter patter of rain. Safe and warm inside their tents the excited group can look forward to morning time, when there will be lots of muddy puddles to play in!

SATURDAY – SUNDAY 10AM, 1PM AND 4PM TICKETS FROM £18.15 GROUPS BEST OFFER £60 for family of 4 people (must include at least 1 adult) BE OUR VIP FOR THE NIGHT WITH THE AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE ATGTICKETS.COM/Plan-your-visit

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★★★★★ ‘GREAT FOR KIDS AND EVEN BETTER FOR ADULTS!’

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irect from the West End and showcasing the finest in traditional circus thrills and skills, Cirque Berserk! celebrates the 250th anniversary of the invention of Circus

by bringing this treasured form of live entertainment bang up-todate in a jaw-dropping spectacular. Combining contemporary cirquestyle artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, this astoundingly talented international troupe includes over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, drummers and daredevil stuntmen. Featuring the world’s most hair-raising circus act – the legendary motorcycle

Globe of Death. Don’t miss it!

THURSDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM, FRIDAY – SUNDAY 5PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MATINEES 2PM TICKETS FROM £15 THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Thursday 8th March GROUPS BEST OFFER Best offer – £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ (excluding Friday – Sunday 7.30pm performances) NO BOOKING FEES

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★★★★★ ‘STUNNING AND

EMOTIONALLY CHARGED.’ MO RNING STAR, CARDIFF O N MADAMA BUTTE R F LY

‘FIRST-RATE SINGING.’ THE STAGE O N LA TRAV IATA

‘BRILLIANTLY SUNG.’ THE TIMES O N RIGO LETTO (RO Y AL ALBERT H A LL)

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pera & Ballet International presents Ellen Kent’s opera festival with international soloists, a highly praised chorus and full orchestra.

La Traviata – a tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias.

This magnicent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes.

Madama Butterfly – the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant, returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.

Rigoletto – the dramatic tale of the jester’s daughter whose heart is stolen by a charming but unreliable ruler, recaptures the decadence of Renaissance Italy with lavish sets and opulent costumes.

Please note some scenes contain nudity.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

LA TRAVIATA: FRIDAY 9TH MARCH 7.30PM MADAMA BUTTERFLY: SATURDAY 10TH MARCH 7.30PM RIGOLETTO: SUNDAY 11TH MARCH 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £18.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £5 off GROUPS BEST OFFER £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ BOOK TWO OPERAS TOGETHER AND SAVE 15%

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ne of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in this magnificent five-star production to enchant the young and the young at heart. This wonderfully lavish staging tells

the true story of the world famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom at the start of WWll. Lucy O’Byrne, who returns to the iconic role of Maria, was the runner-up of BBC One’s The Voice in 2015 and was recently seen

as Fantine in Les Misérables. The musical features an unforgettable score with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry

Mountain, So Long Farewell and, of course, The Sound of Music.

Photos include previous cast

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TICKETS FROM £20.40 THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tuesday 13th March GROUPS BEST OFFER £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ plus 1 in 10 tickets free Tuesday – Thursday BE OUR VIP FOR THE NIGHT WITH THE AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE ATGTICKETS.COM/Plan-your-visit

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TUESDAY 13TH – SATURDAY 17TH MARCH

he Importance Being Earnest makes a welcome return to

Susan Penhaligon (Upstairs Downstairs and Bergerac) as the

Manchester society in this wonderfully witty and deliciously

hapless Miss Prism, Wilde’s most famous and entertaining play

decadent revival.

is set to delight.

Jack wishes to marry Algernon’s cousin the beautiful Gwendolen but first he must convince the fearsome Lady Bracknell of his respectability. Take a welcome turn with Wilde’s much-loved characters as town and country clash in a story of romance, identity, perambulators and capacious handbags.

Starring the imperious Gwen Taylor (Coronation Street, Duty Free and Barbara) as the formidable Lady Bracknell and the delightful

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TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £19.65 THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Tuesday 13th March GROUPS BEST OFFER £7 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Tuesday – Friday ATGTICKETS.COM/Plan-your-visit

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Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical Miss Saigon is playing a major UK Tour. A recent smash hit in the West End and currently playing on Broadway, this epic production with a company of 60, lands in Manchester in March 2018.

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n the last days of the Vietnam War, 17 year-old Kim is forced to

‘A DYNAMITE REVIVAL.’

work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as the

THE NEW Y O RKER

Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American GI

named Chris but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For three

‘MIND-BLOWINGLY BRILLIANT.’ MAGIC FM

years Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to

Chris, who has no idea he’s fathered a son.

‘THE GREATEST MUSICAL OF ALL TIME.’ THE DAILY MAIL

‘THIS EPIC MUSICAL IS UNMISSABLE!’ LEICESTER MERCURY

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM (EXCLUDING THURSDAY 22ND MARCH) TICKETS FROM £25 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £5 off Monday – Thursday GROUPS BEST OFFER £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Monday – Thursday SIGNED PERFORMANCE Tuesday 10th April 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Thursday 12th April 7.30pm CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Monday 23rd April 7.30pm BE OUR VIP FOR THE NIGHT WITH THE AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE ATGTICKETS.COM/Plan-your-visit

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WEDNESDAY 21ST MARCH – SATURDAY 12TH MAY

C A M E R O N M AC K I N TO S H PRESENTS

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he hit TV show Fat Friends, 1from FF_Manchester_ATG_173x190_NEW.indd

award-winning Kay Mellor is

bursting onto the stage in a brand new musical with music by Nick Lloyd Webber.

Packed full of warmth, love and weight loss, this new stage show reunites our favourite foodie friends in a musical brimming with hope, humour and heart. With an all-star cast including West End favourite and winner of the BBC’s I’d Do Anything, Jodie Prenger; X Factor winner, Sam Bailey; Atomic Kitten pop sensation, Natasha Hamilton;

star of Emmerdale and Wicked, Natalie Anderson; Coronation

Street legend, Kevin Kennedy, and making his stage debut, Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff, Fat Friends The Musical is set to be a huge hit!

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Photo: Jay Brooks and Bob King Creative.

JODIE PRENGER SAM BAILEY NATASHA HAMILTON NATALIE ANDERSON KEVIN KENNEDY and ANDREW “FREDDIE” FLINTOFF

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MONDAY – THURSDAY, SATURDAY 7.30PM FRIDAY 23RD MARCH 6PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.50 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 19th March GROUPS BEST OFFER £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ plus 1 in 10 tickets free Monday – Thursday BE OUR VIP FOR THE NIGHT WITH THE AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE ATGTICKETS.COM/Plan-your-visit

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MONDAY 26TH MARCH – SATURDAY 7TH APRIL

★★★★★ ‘AS LIGHT AND BOUNCY AS A BUBBLE OF GUM.’ THE OBS ERVER

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he smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is coming to Manchester for 2 weeks in Easter, with a production guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and

an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Hairspray features the hit songs Welcome To The 60s, You

Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids in Town and many more.

This irresistible feel-good show is the perfect night out for all

the family – let your hair down and book now!

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £18 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 26th March and midweek matinees GROUPS BEST OFFER £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Monday – Thursday CONNECT WITH US

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thrilling new production of the most iconic and powerful story in American literature. Set in the trying times of the Great Depression, Of Mice And Men is a powerful portrait

of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship and what it means to be human.

This landmark play by the Nobel Prize winner, John Steinbeck, is the story of George and Lennie, two migrant ranch workers who dream of owning their own ranch. Still painfully relevant to modern times, this is a moving story about trying to hold on to your dreams and friendships during difficult times.

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £15.90 THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 9th April GROUPS BEST OFFER £5 off per ticket for groups of 8+ plus 1 in 10 tickets free Monday – Thursday BE OUR VIP FOR THE NIGHT WITH THE AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE ATGTICKETS.COM/Plan-your-visit

From the producers of Avenue Q, The Crucible and American Idiot.

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ive children a first taste of the magical world of ballet.

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together. This beautifully adapted new version of My First

Ballet: Swan Lake, by English National Ballet and English National Ballet School, is for children aged three and upwards.

With a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s wonderful music, this is the perfect introduction to the magic of ballet for young children and a fantastic family day out.

‘A GLORIOUS COLOURFUL EVENING WHICH HAD THE AUDIENCE ON ITS FEET AND DANCING IN THE AISLES.’

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EV ENING STAR

his hit musical inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic star’s untimely death. Featuring some of the greatest rock songs

ever written, 20th Century Boy tells the life story of the legendary Bolan and his band T. Rex. This show exposes some of the myths and takes the audience on a tearful yet feel-good journey through Marc’s fascinating life, cut short by a cruel twist of fate.

20th Century Boy is a glorious celebration of glam rock at its colourful best!

SATURDAY 11AM, 2PM AND 5PM SUNDAY 11AM AND 3PM TICKETS FROM £13.40 THEATRE CARD Best offer – £2 off

TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM SATURDAY MATINEE 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.90

GROUPS BEST OFFER £8 per ticket for schools plus 1 free teacher ticket to every 10 students

THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Tuesday 17th April

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he legendary Blood Brothers tells the moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been christened the ‘STANDING OVATION MUSICAL’ as inevitably it, ‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL.’ – DAILY MAIL

Lyn Paul returns to the iconic role she has played many times, she was the show’s final Mrs Johnstone when it closed in the West End at the Phoenix Theatre in 2012. Lyn rose to fame as a member of the pop group New Seekers whose numerous number one hits include

I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing.

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM (excludes Thursday 24th May) TICKETS FROM £17.90 THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tuesday 15th May GROUPS BEST OFFER £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Monday – Thursday BE OUR VIP FOR THE NIGHT WITH THE AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE ATGTICKETS.COM/Plan-your-visit

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MONDAY 11TH – SATURDAY 16TH JUNE

PALACE THEATRE

‘THIS ELECTRIFYING MUSICAL WILL SEND SHIVERS DOWN YOUR SPINE – TRULY REMARKABLE.’ THE EX P RES S

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t’s 1968 – the major musical event of the year is the first live TV special for Elvis Presley in what will come to be known as ‘The ’68 Comeback Special’.

Photos include previous cast

Drawing phenomenal ratings, this event re-establishes Elvis as the major entertainment star of the decade, and twelve months later Elvis stars at the International Hotel in Vegas, performing live for the first time in seven years, and securing his place in history as The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll! This production celebrates 50 years since the TV phenomenon and is testament that his songs live on and The King still rules!

This Is Elvis recreates all the drama leading up to the comeback as well as staging the monumental concert. It then proceeds with The King to his Vegas debut.

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Monday 11th June GROUPS BEST OFFER £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ plus every 11th ticket free Monday – Thursday

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ueen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Les Theatres de la Ville de Luxembourg in association with Selladoor Productions (producers of 2017’s acclaimed revival of The Crucible) present Kindertransport.

Hamburg 1938: nine year-old Eva is forced onto a train by her desperate mother to escape the threat of war. In London, tagged like luggage, she’s handed over to strangers.

Manchester 1980: Evelyn, a proud mum, prepares to say goodbye to daughter Faith as she leaves the family home. What Faith finds in the attic will change her life forever…

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hen Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt

Alberta can tell Stella what has happened. But not everything Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own Awful Auntie!

From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny comes the world premiere of David Walliams’ amazing tale of frights, fights and friendship, featuring a very large owl, a very small ghost and a very Awful Auntie!

Diane Samuels wrote this extraordinary play in 1993 but it has never felt more relevant than today.

TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM THURSDAY & SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM

WEDNESDAY 7PM, THURSDAY 1.30PM AND 7PM, FRIDAY 10.30AM AND 7PM, SATURDAY 10.30AM AND 2.30PM, SUNDAY 11AM AND 3PM

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THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tuesday 1st May

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GROUPS BEST OFFER £6 off per ticket for Groups 10+ Tuesday – Thursday

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MONDAY 25TH – SATURDAY 30TH JUNE

‘So much fun it should be illegal!’

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MG you guys!!! Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Manchester! Starring Rita Simons (EastEnders), Lucie Jones (Eurovision 2017), and Bill Ward (Coronation Street

and Emmerdale) the smash hit musical follows sorority sister Elle

Woods who, after being dumped, puts down the credit cards and picks up the books to bag herself a place at the prestigious Harvard Law School to try and win her love back. Packing up her trusty pooch

Bruiser and, with the support of her new friends, she learns that you can be both smart and fashionable.

This all-singing, all-dancing, romantic comedy is totally what you want, so bend and snap up your tickets today!

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Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin. Book by Heather Hatch.

Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Motion Picture.

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEE 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £15 THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 25th June GROUPS BEST OFFER £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ plus 1 in 10 tickets free Tuesday – Thursday SIGNED PERFORMANCE Wednesday 27th June 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Thursday 28th June 7.30pm

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★★★★★ ‘I FEARED I WAS GOING

TO HYPERVENTILATE.’ DAIL Y M AIL

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awlty Towers meets Noises Off in this multi award-winning smash hit comedy, now playing on Broadway and enjoying its fourth year in the West End.

The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery but, as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong does!

As the accident-prone thesps battle on against all the odds to reach their final curtain call, hilarious results ensue!

Hailed ‘A GUT-BUSTING HIT’ by the New York Times, The Play That

Goes Wrong has won a host of celebrity endorsements from the likes of Joanna Lumley – ‘WE LAUGHED UNTIL THE TEARS RAN DOWN OUR FACES, IT HAS TO BE SEEN’ to Ant & Dec – ‘THE FUNNIEST SHOW WE’VE SEEN! IF YOU CAN GET A TICKET, GO.’ Don’t miss this brilliantly funny comedy that’s guaranteed to leave

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you aching with laughter!

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.90 THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 25th June GROUPS BEST OFFER £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ plus 1 in 10 tickets free Monday – Thursday

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★★★★★ ‘EASILY THE STANDOUT

MUSICAL OF THE DECADE.’ T H E S U N DAY TIM ES

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atilda The Musical is the multi award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.

With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical, Matilda The Musical visits Manchester as part of its first tour across the United Kingdom and Ireland whilst continuing to delight audiences in London.

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.50 GROUPS BEST OFFER £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Monday – Thursday

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THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Tom Chaplin follows the success of his acclaimed solo album The Wave with a glorious new album Twelve Tales of Christmas. This stunning collection features eight original songs and four inventive covers of beloved Christmas classics. To celebrate the release he’s playing three special Christmas shows across the UK this December.

Direct from London’s West End, a sold-out UK tour and standing ovations, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

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BOWIE EXPERIENCE

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Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon, David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production promises an unforgettable journey of sound and vision, featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy.

So, put on your red shoes and Let’s Dance!

This rock-tastic, hilarious, musical concert lives up to its rocking reputation. A tongue in cheek storyline and spellbinding cast take you on a ride through some of the greatest classic rock anthems ever! Hits from Queen, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Journey, Bon Jovi, Guns n Roses and many more. Prepare for a night of mischief and mayhem!

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Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other.

A show of the highest quality to faithfully recreate the distinct sound of Dire Straits in this unforgettable sonic spectacular with instantly recognisable riffs. Featuring all of their legendary hits drawn from six platinum albums.

Back by popular demand, Someone Like You (The Adele Songbook) is an immaculate celebration of one of our generation’s finest singersongwriters. Katie Markham’s outstanding talents recreate the magic of the three record-breaking albums, 19, 21 and 25 - including Chasing Pavements, Make You Feel My Love, Someone Like You and Hello.

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Dubbed the definitive Pink Floyd experience, Think Floyd are renowned for their celebration of one of the world’s greatest bands.

This production features classics from Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall and an impressive laser light show.

Recreating the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, A Country Night in Nashville features hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson to Little Big Town. Don’t miss this celebration of the very best of Country music past and present.

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BOOK NOW KATYA ZAMOLODCHIKOVA – HELP ME I’M DYING

RuPaul’s Drag Race Miss Congeniality and All Stars S2 finalist, Katya Zamolodchikova brings her hilarious new stand-up show, Help Me I’m Dying, to the UK for the first time in January!

Known for her incredibly funny personas and characters, including everybody’s favourite dumpster living hairdresser, Trish, Katya’s show promises to be one hilarious night.

WEDNESDAY 31ST JANUARY 8PM | PALACE THEATRE TICKETS FROM £39.15 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester SS 68x38_SS 68x38 03/10/2017 16:35 Page 1

RETURNS TO BRIGHTON IN MAY 2018!

SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL

After a fantastic tour last spring, Olivier Award-winners The Showstoppers are thrilled to be back with another brand new musical based entirely on your suggestions! So whether you fancy Hamilton in Ikea or Sondheim on a ski lift, you say it and The Showstoppers will sing it!

SATURDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM | PALACE THEATRE TICKETS FROM £17.90 ATG THEATRE CARD – £3 OFF

SHOWADDYWADDY

Living up to their title of The Greatest Rock and Roll Band In The World, Showaddywaddy have sold over 20 million records and toured internationally. A dynamic and uplifting show featuring hits including Under The Moon Of Love, Three Steps To Heaven, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and Hey Rock and Roll.

SUNDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM | PALACE THEATRE TICKETS FROM £24.50 ATG THEATRE CARD – £2 OFF

JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family, Johnny Cash Roadshow features Clive John. After sold out shows across Europe, this is a bigger show than ever and features brass section Roadshow Horns all accompanied by emotive screen visuals. Simply the best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world.

SUNDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE TICKETS FROM £23 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

ICONS OF THE 80S The 80s are back and these legendary stars have joined forces for a truly incredible, once-ina-lifetime, concert experience. The biggest names in the business performing together will be an unforgettable event. The latest line-up includes Go West, Nik Kershaw and Cutting Crew together in one unique concert.

SUNDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM | PALACE THEATRE TICKETS FROM £33.50 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

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BOOK NOW HALFWAY TO PARADISE – THE BILLY FURY STORY

Billy (on giant screen) and his own original Furys’ Tornados (live) come together once again during this electric and emotional 20th anniversary tour. 29 hits – Last Night Was Made For Love, Wondrous Place, 1,000 Stars, Halfway To Paradise, Jealousy and more. With the sensational Colin Gold as Fury.

TUESDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM | PALACE THEATRE TICKETS FROM £24.50 ATG THEATRE CARD – £1 OFF

BACK TO BACHARACH

Performing Burt Bacharach’s greatest hits including: Walk on By, The Look of Love, Alfie, Close to You, Magic Moments, What’s New Pussycat, I Say a Little Prayer, Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head, What The World Needs Now and many more! Back to Bacharach celebrates the music of one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century.

WEDNESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE TICKETS FROM £21.50 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS

The Circus of Horrors has toured the world and its latest phenomenon, Voodoo VaudEvil, takes the show to a whole new level. Featuring bizarre, brave and beautiful acts woven into a sensational shock-horror story driven by a mainly original soundscape and performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek. Age 16+ WEDNESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM | PALACE THEATRE TICKETS FROM £19.50 ATG THEATRE CARD – £3 OFF

THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN – HOW SWEET IT IS

The ultimate celebration of Motown, this 100% live show combines first class music together with slick choreography to deliver the best Motown experience you will ever have! You’ll be Dancing On The Ceiling with songs from artists such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jacksons and many more.

THURSDAY 1ST MARCH 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE TICKETS FROM £23.90 ATG THEATRE CARD – £2 OFF

YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND

You’ve Got A Friend celebrates two of the World’s greatest songwriters – James Taylor and Carole King.

This musical includes Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You, Fire and Rain, You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman) and the beautiful You’ve Got A Friend.

TUESDAY 6TH MARCH 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE TICKETS FROM £23.50 ATG THEATRE CARD – £2 OFF

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BOOK NOW Irresistible FUN!

The live action hit with on screen lyrics so EVERYONE can join in!

Singg--aa-SLSoiingg--aann -a LLoonngg-a Irresistible FUN! Irresistible FUN!

SING-A-LONG-A BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Be our Guest! Join us and our Sing-a-Long-a host at a screening of Disney’s brand new adaptation of the iconic fairytale, with on-screen lyrics and live host! Use the famous Sing-a-Long-a props bag and celebrate this Tale As Old As Time. Dress as your favourite character, enter the fancy dress competition and get ready to feel part of a real fairytale.

WEDNESDAY 7TH MARCH 7PM | PALACE THEATRE TICKETS FROM £15

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MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders) and Maureen Nolan (The Nolans) this hysterical night out returns when four women, with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing ‘The Change’ and their problems with forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. Age 16+ WEDNESDAY 7TH MARCH 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE TICKETS FROM £30 ATG THEATRE CARD – £3 OFF

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS – THE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS

The show brings to life the music of Ireland’s favourite sons, The Dubliners, telling the story of a career spanning 50 years and evoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan. This talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group to life.

SUNDAY 18TH MARCH 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE TICKETS FROM £23.40 ATG THEATRE CARD – £2 OFF

BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Buddy’s only visit to our shores, the UK’s first and best-loved Buddy Holly act, Buddy Holly and The Cricketers, revisit some of the same venues on the same dates in 2018 with a very special show backed by the English Rock and Roll Orchestra.

SUNDAY 25TH MARCH 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE TICKETS FROM £24 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

JOCELYN BROWN – LIVE IN CONCERT PLUS SISTERS OF SOUL: VOICE OF ROSE ROYCE GWEN DICKEY AND SHOLA AMA

Stateside songbirds Jocelyn and Gwen are joined by UK chart-topper Shola performing Somebody Else’s Guy, Car Wash, Wishing on a Star and No More Tears. Enjoy Jocelyn’s Always There and Keep on Jumpin’ plus her soul sisters’ Love Don’t Live Here Anymore and Taboo.

SUNDAY 8TH APRIL 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE TICKETS FROM £25 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

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SEATING PLAN

All details in this brochure are correct at time of going to press, errors and omissions excepted.

Manchester Palace Theatre reserves the right to alter programme details without prior notice.

Sales are subject to Manchester Palace Theatre terms and conditions, visit ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester for details.

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DIARY

Signed Performance Audio-Described Performance Relaxed Performance Captioned Performance

December Wed 6

Evita

7.30pm

Fri 16

Flashdance

7.30pm

Tue 17

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Sat 17

Flashdance

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Wed 18

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Thu 7

Evita

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 19

Thriller Live

7.30pm

Thu 19

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 8

Evita

7.30pm

Tue 20

Thriller Live

7.30pm

Fri 20

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Sat 9

Evita

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Wed 21

Thriller Live

7.30pm

Sat 21

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tue 12

Beautiful

7.30pm

Thu 22

Thriller Live

7.30pm

Mon 23

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Wed 13

Beautiful

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 23

Thriller Live

5pm & 8.30pm

Tue 24

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Thu 14

Beautiful

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sat 24

Thriller Live

4pm & 8pm

Wed 25

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Fri 15

Beautiful

7.30pm

Sun 25

Icons Of The 80s

7.30pm

Thu 26

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sat 16

Beautiful

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tue 27

Halfway To Paradise The Billy Fury Story

7.30pm

Fri 27

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Wed 28

Circus Of Horrors

7.30pm

Sat 28

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 30

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Thu 1

Moscow City Ballet

7.30pm

Fri 2

Moscow City Ballet

7.30pm

Tue 1

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Sat 3

Moscow City Ballet

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Wed 2

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Wed 7

Sing-a-Long-a Beauty and The Beast 7pm

Thu 3

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 4

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Sat 5

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 7

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Tue 8

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Wed 9

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Mon 18

Beautiful

7.30pm

Tue 19

Beautiful

7.30pm

Wed 20

Beautiful

7.30pm

Thu 21

Beautiful

2.30pm & 7.30pm

March

Fri 22

Beautiful

7.30pm

Sat 23

Beautiful

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tue 26

Beautiful

7.30pm

Wed 27

Beautiful

2:.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu 28

Beautiful

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 29

Beautiful

7.30pm

Sat 30

Beautiful

2.30pm & 7.30pm

January 2018 Tue 2

Beautiful

7.30pm

Wed 3

Beautiful

2.30pm

& 7.30pm

Thu 4

Beautiful

2.30pm

& 7.30pm

Fri 5

Beautiful

7.30pm

Sat 6

Beautiful

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 12

Vampires Rock: Ghost Train

7.30pm

Sat 13

Money For Nothing

7.30pm

Tue 16

Shrek

7pm

Wed 17

Shrek

7pm

Thu 18

Shrek

7pm

Fri 19

Shrek

7pm

Sat 20

Shrek

2.30pm & 7pm

Sun 21

Shrek

1pm & 5pm

Tue 23

Shrek

7pm

Wed 24

Shrek

7pm

Thu 25

Shrek

7pm

Fri 26

Shrek

7pm

Sat 27

Shrek

2.30pm & 7pm

Sun 28

Shrek

1pm & 5pm

Wed 31

Katya Zamolodchikova

8pm

February Tue 6

Dancing Bear

8pm

Wed 7

Dancing Bear

8pm

Sun 11

Showaddywaddy

7.30pm

Mon 12

Flashdance

7.30pm

Flashdance

7.30pm

Tue 13 Wed 14

Flashdance

7.30pm

Thu 15

Flashdance

2.30pm & 7.30pm

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Thu 8

Cirque Berserk

7.30pm

Fri 9

Cirque Berserk

5pm & 7.30pm

Sat 10

Cirque Berserk

2pm, 5pm & 7.30pm

Sun 11

Cirque Berserk

2pm & 5pm

Tue 13

The Sound Of Music

7.30pm

Wed 14

The Sound Of Music

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu 15

The Sound Of Music

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 16

The Sound Of Music

7.30pm

Sat 17

The Sound Of Music

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Wed 21

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Thu 22

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 23

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Sat 24

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 26

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Tue 27

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Wed 28

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Thu 29

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 30

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Sat 31

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 2

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Tue 3

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Wed 4

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Thu 5

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 6

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

April

Sat 7

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 9

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Tue 10

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Wed 11

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Thu 12

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 13

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Sat 14

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 16

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

May

Thu 10

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 11

Miss Saigon

7.30pm

Sat 12

Miss Saigon

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tue 15

Blood Brothers

7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Wed 16

Blood Brothers

Thu 17

Blood Brothers

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 18

Blood Brothers

7.30pm

Sat 19

Blood Brothers

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 21

Blood Brothers

7.30pm

Tue 22

Blood Brothers

7.30pm

Wed 23

Blood Brothers

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu 24

Blood Brothers

7.30pm

Fri 25

Blood Brothers

7.30pm

Sat 26

Blood Brothers

2.30pm & 7.30pm

June Mon 11

This Is Elvis

7.30pm

Tue 12

This Is Elvis

7.30pm

Wed 13

This Is Elvis

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu 14

This Is Elvis

7.30pm

Fri 15

This Is Elvis

7.30pm

Sat 16

This Is Elvis

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 25

Legally Blonde

7.30pm

Tue 26

Legally Blonde

7.30pm

Wed 27

Legally Blonde

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu 28

Legally Blonde

7.30pm

Fri 29

Legally Blonde

7.30pm

Sat 30

Legally Blonde

2.30pm & 7.30pm

For more shows please look through your What’s On guide or visit ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

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SEATING PLAN

All details in this brochure are correct at time of going to press, errors and omissions excepted.

Manchester Opera House reserves the right to alter programme details without prior notice.

Sales are subject to Manchester Opera House terms and conditions, visit ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester for details.

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Signed Performance Audio-Described Performance Relaxed Performance Captioned Performance

December

Wed 21

The Rat Pack

7.30pm

Sat 28

My First Ballet: Swan Lake

11am, 2pm & 5pm

Sat 9

Dick Whittington

7pm

Thu 22

The Rat Pack

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sun 29

My First Ballet: Swan Lake

11am, 1pm & 3pm

Sun 10

Dick Whittington

1pm & 5.30pm

Fri 23

The Rat Pack

7.30pm

Tue 12

Dick Whittington

1pm & 7pm

Sat 24

The Rat Pack

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Wed 13

Dick Whittington

1pm & 7pm

Sun 25

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

7.30pm

Wed 20

Awful Auntie

7pm

Thu 14

Dick Whittington

1pm

Back To Bacharach

7.30pm

Thu 21

Awful Auntie

1.30pm & 7pm

Fri 15

Dick Whittington

1pm & 7pm

Fri 22

Awful Auntie

10.30am & 7pm

Sat 16

Dick Whittington

2.30pm & 7pm

Sat 23

Awful Auntie

10.30am & 2.30pm

Thu 1

Motown’s Greatest Hits

7.30pm

Sun 24

Awful Auntie

11am & 3pm

Sat 3

Peppa Pig

10am, 1pm & 4pm

Mon 25

The Play That Goes Wrong

7.30pm

Sun 4

Peppa Pig

10am, 1pm & 4pm

Tue 26

The Play That Goes Wrong

7.30pm

Tue 6

You’ve Got A Friend

7.30pm

Wed 27

The Play That Goes Wrong

7.30pm

Wed 7

Menopause The Musical

7.30pm

Thu 28

The Play That Goes Wrong

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 9

Ellen Kent: La Traviata

7.30pm

Fri 29

The Play That Goes Wrong

7.30pm

Sat 10

Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly

7.30pm

Sat 30

The Play That Goes Wrong

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sun 11

Ellen Kent: Rigoletto

7.30pm

Tue 13

The Importance Of Being Earnest 7.30pm

Wed 14

The Importance Of Being Earnest 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu 15

The Importance Of Being Earnest 7.30pm

Fri 16

The Importance Of Being Earnest 7.30pm

Sat 17

The Importance Of Being Earnest 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sun 18

Seven Drunken Nights

7.30pm

Mon 19

Fat Friends

7.30pm

Tue 20

Fat Friends

7.30pm

Wed 21

Fat Friends

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu 22

Fat Friends

7.30pm

Fri 23

Fat Friends

7.30pm

Sat 24

Fat Friends

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sun 25

Buddy Holly

7.30pm

Mon 26

Hairspray

7.30pm

Tue 27

Hairspray

7.30pm

Wed 28

Hairspray

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu 29

Hairspray

7.30pm

Fri 30

Hairspray

7.30pm

Sat 31

Hairspray

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 2

Hairspray

7.30pm

Tue 3

Hairspray

7.30pm

Wed 4

Hairspray

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu 5

Hairspray

7.30pm

Fri 6

Hairspray

7.30pm

Sat 7

Hairspray

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 9

Of Men and Mice

7.30pm

Tue 10

Of Men and Mice

7.30pm

Wed 11

Of Men and Mice

7.30pm

Thu 12

Of Men and Mice

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 13

Of Men and Mice

7.30pm

Sat 14

Of Men and Mice

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sun 17

Dick Whittington

& 7pm

1pm & 5.30pm

Tue 19

Dick Whittington

1pm & 5.30pm

Wed 20

Dick Whittington

2.30pm & 7pm

Thu 21

Dick Whittington

2.30pm & 7pm

Fri 22

Dick Whittington

2.30pm & 7pm

Sat 23

Dick Whittington

2.30pm & 7pm

Sun 24

Dick Whittington

1pm & 5.30pm

Tue 26

Dick Whittington

1pm & 5.30pm

Wed 27

Dick Whittington

2.30pm & 7pm

Thu 28

Dick Whittington

2.30pm & 7pm

Fri 29

Dick Whittington

2.30pm & 7pm

Sat 30

Dick Whittington

2.30pm & 7pm

Sun 31

Dick Whittington

1pm & 5.30pm

January 2018 Tue 2

Dick Whittington

1pm & 7pm

Wed 3

Dick Whittington

1pm & 7pm

Thu 4

Dick Whittington

1pm & 7pm

Fri 5

Dick Whittington

1pm & 7pm

Sat 6

Dick Whittington

2.30pm & 7pm

Sun 7

Dick Whittington

1pm & 5.30pm

Thu 11

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

7.30pm

Fri 12

Bowie Experience

7.30pm

Thu 25

Think Floyd

7.30pm

Fri 26

Someone Like You The Adele Songbook

7.30pm

Sat 27

A Country Night In Nashville

7.30pm

Mon 5

Strangers On A Train

7.30pm

Tue 6

Strangers On A Train

7.30pm

Wed 7

Strangers On A Train

7.30pm

Thu 8

Strangers On A Train

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 9

Strangers On A Train

7.30pm

Sat 10

Strangers On A Train

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tue 13

Tanguera

7.30pm

Wed 14

Tanguera

7.30pm

Thu 15

Tanguera

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri 16

Tanguera

7.30pm

Sat 17

Tanguera

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 19

The Rat Pack

7.30pm

Tue 20

The Rat Pack

7.30pm

February

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March

June

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All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times.

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