JanuaryJune 2025
at Middleton Arena! WELCOME TO 2025
This new guide takes you through to June and includes a packed line-up of comedy, music, theatre and more!
We have some brand-new music shows for you this year, with stellar tributes to the likes of Oasis (p16) Barbra Streisand (p21) and Ariana Grande (p25), as well as the return of popular shows such as Taylormania (p22), Walk Like A Man (p27) and Fastlove (p25). There’s also original music with the brilliant Lancashire Hotpots (p30).
There’s more comedy than ever on the line-up too with the return of Clinton Baptiste (p10) plus new shows from Milton Jones (p7), Mick Miller (p18) and more Manford’s Comedy Club (p18 & 29).
Fun for the whole family is on the horizon with CBBC stars Danny & Mick in The Craziest Showman (p13), new adventures from Fireman Sam (p11) and Dinosaur Adventure Live (p26) and three shows in one with Shark in the Park (p20).
Brighten up the cooler months with some girls nights out at hilarious stage show Mothers of the Brides (p21), diva celebration The Big Pants Party (p9) and dragstravaganzas QUEENZ - Drag Me to the Disco (p12) and Drag Me to the 80s (p29).
There are some fascinating ‘in conversation’ events coming up, with Happy Mondays legend Shaun Ryder (p17) sharing unbelievable stories from his autobiography, and cricket legend Lord Ian Botham discussing his record breaking career (p23).
And for more music, we’re celebrating just about every genre of music there is, with Country Roads (p25), discolovers heaven Lost in Music (p19) and musical theatre spectacular Sing the Musicals.
Find out more about how to book on page 5, and visit us at yourtrustrochdale.co.uk for more information on the charity’s wider activities.
We look forward to seeing you this season!
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BOOKING AND FACILITIES
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IN PERSON
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ESSENTIAL COMPANIONS
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ACCESSIBILITY
All public areas are fully accessible, with lifts to upper floors available at Middleton Arena. Both also have accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. For more accessibility info, please see yourtrustrochdale.co.uk or call 0300 303 8633.
TWIST & SHOUT
SATURDAY 11
JANUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £24
An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties.
Return to a time when skirts got shorter and hair got longer as an incredible cast revive the hits of The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandy Shaw and many more.
MILTON JONES: HA!MILTON
THURSDAY
16 JANUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £32.50
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes…and there’s a bit about tomatoes.
As seen and heard on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Radio 4, Milton Jones brings a whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.
HELLO AGAIN - THE NEIL DIAMOND SONGBOOK
FRIDAY
24 JANUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £28
Join us for the world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all-time, Neil Diamond.
In this exciting live show you’ll be transported from The Bang Years to the present day, and sing along to all the hits including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Love on the Rocks, America and many more.
DISCO INFERNO
SATURDAY
25 JANUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £28
Relive the dazzling era of glitter, glamour and groovy bears with this high energy celebration of the golden era of disco!
With electrifying performances, stunning costumes and an unforgettable light show, this spectacular production is a journey through disco’s enduring legacy, celebrating the iconic hits of Donna Summer, Earth Wind & Fire, The Bee Gees, The Jackson 5 and more. Get ready to boogie on down to a line-up of smash-hits including It’s Raining Men, Love Train, Car Wash and, of course, Disco Inferno!
AN EVENING WITH SNOOKER GREATSCLASH OF THE TITANS
SUNDAY 26 JANUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £37.50
Seven-times World Snooker Champion Stephen Hendry takes on the Welsh potting machine Mark Williams, as referee for the evening Dennis Taylor hosts a night of fun, laughter and a bit of snooker thrown in!
Come and join the UK’s favourite snooker stars as they recreate the matches that saw them rise to the top of their profession. Stephen Hendry won seven World Championships; Mark Williams has won three world championships – who is your favourite to win?
THE BIG PANTS PARTY
SATURDAY 1
FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £27
Experience the ultimate ladies night out at The Big Pants Party! Grab your squad and create unforgettable memories with an iconic soundtrack of some of the greatest hits of all time, from artists such as ABBA, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Adele, Celine Dion and many more.
Brace yourself for an epic, heartwarming voyage into the past at The Big Pants Party!
ABSOLUTE REGGAE
FRIDAY
31 JANUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £23.50
Returning to Middleton Arena, the high energy Absolute Reggae brings those reggae vibes back with a ten-piece band. Featuring great Reggae tunes from Bob Marley, Desmond Dekker, John Holt, Ken Boothe, UB40 and many more.
Join us for a reggae-tastic evening to get a Good Thing Going because you Can’t Help Falling in Love with Absolute Reggae!
LUKE COMBS UK
SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £26
Immerse yourself in the world of country music as we pay homage to one of the genre’s biggest stars - Grammy-nominated megastar Luke Combs.
Join us for a night of incredible songs, authentic Southern vibes and a whole lot of boot-stomping fun, with hits from across Luke’s amazing career. If ‘beer never broke your heart’ and y’all wanna get ‘beautiful crazy’ then this show is for you.
THURSDAY 6 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £27.50
JIVE TALKIN’
FRIDAY
7 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £23
Renowned as the original and very best Bee gees tribute show, and the only Bee Gees tribute that has actually performed with the original band!
LUTHER LIVE
SATURDAY
15 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £27.50
FIREMAN SAM: THE GREAT CAMPING ADVENTURE
SUNDAY
Following a sell-out show in summer 2024, Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic, as seen on Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights, is back with another night of his hilarious one-man stand-up show.
Laugh, gasp, scream your head off…but whatever you do, strap in and hold tight as Clinton takes you on a rip-roaring ride through the twists and turns of his heady life.
For a truly amazing experience and an opportunity to hear all the great Bee Gees hits, including Tragedy, Night Fever, Massachusetts, Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’ and more in a twohour explosion of music and vocal harmony, this is a night not to be missed!
Experience all the hits from ‘The Velvet Voice’, including some of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his ten-piece band.
Includes Never Too Much, The Best Things in Life Are Free, Always and Forever, Endless Love, Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now, Dance With My Father and many more.
16 FEBRUARY, 3.30PM
Tickets from £16.50
Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Normal stranded in a cave.
Now it’s up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure!
QUEENZ - DRAG ME TO THE DISCO!
WEDNESDAY
19 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £26
Queenz are back with a brand new show! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal dragstravaganza, where dancing queenz and disco dreams collide for the party of a lifetime.
Direct from London’s West End and featuring more sequins and surprises than ever before, the gals are ready to drag you to the dancefloor and serve up the ultimate celebration of powerhouse popstars and dazzling disco divas.
THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW
FRIDAY 21 & FRIDAY 28
FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £29.50
A magnificent theatre production, starring and produced by world-renowned Elvis performer Chris Connor, with his 12-piece live band and backing vocals by The Sweet Harmonies. This show respectfully and authentically recreates Elvis Presley at his very best, transporting you back in time to two of his famous concerts.
If you were not lucky enough to see Elvis live, you'll walk away from this night feeling that you have!
ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN
SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £24.50
The ultimate feel-good Irish music tribute show!
Middi and his award-winning tribute band transport you to ‘Murphy’s Pub’ for two hours of music, songs and classic Irish craic.
With songs by THe Pogues, The Saw Doctors, The Dubliners, Flogging Molly, The Dropkick Murphys and more, One Night in Dublin is a must-see for anyone who loves Irish music.
THE CRAZIEST SHOWMAN
SUNDAY
23 FEBRUARY, 2PM
Tickets from £14
In the latest high energy adventure, ‘the superstars of slapstick’, CBBC’s favourite and brightest comedy stars Danny & Mick bring their particular brand of lunacy to a new show, causing chaos on stage and bringing screams of laughter from the whole family.
With a full supporting cast of international circus acts, dancers and singers, The Craziest Showman is like no other family adventure.
NATIONAL
EARNEST (12A)
TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY, 7PM
Tickets from £10
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Doctor Who and Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
Filmed live from the National Theatre in London, Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance.
AMERICAN WRESTLING SHOW
SATURDAY 1 MARCH, 7PM
Tickets from £13
Cheer the goodies and boo the baddies! Featuring the man with the million dollar arms, TV’s worldwide heavyweight champion Tiny Iron, plus tag team titles on the line and an over the top rope rumble!
Includes a meet and greet and the chance to have a selfie with your favourite wrestler on the night.
GIVE ME THE NIGHT
FRIDAY 7 MARCH, 7.30PM
Tickets from £32
It’s time to throw out all your blues and hit the city lights for a night of George Benson classics, as we pay tribute to the American soul superstar who helped make r’n’b and soul what it is today.
There’s music in the air and lots of lovin’ everywhere with hit after hit including Never Give Up On A Good Thing, Love Times Love, The Greatest Love of All, Shiver, Turn Your Love Around and many more.
MACBETH
THURSDAY 13 MARCH,
12.30PM & 7.30PM
Tickets from £16
A full-scale production set in the murky Dark Ages where love, politics and witchcraft collide.
A war-worn Macbeth is told by three sisters that he is fated to become King of Scotland, setting in motion a series of events that lead to the destruction of kings, friends and souls as he and his Lady try to cling to the tained crown.
Enjoy this classic Shakespeare tale, complete with sorcery, ghostly apparitions and spectacular sword fights!
SING THE MUSICALS
FRIDAY 14 MARCH,
7.30PM
Tickets from £26.50
Direct from London’s West End, the first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time, performed by a sensational live band and character singers with a giant screen showing sing along lyrics!
Featuring tunes from Mamma Mia, The Greatest Showman, Grease, Dirty Dancing, Les Mis, Phantom, Rocky Horror, Mary Poppins, Oliver!, We Will Rock You and more.
OASIS SUPERNOVA
SATURDAY 15 MARCH, 7PM
Tickets from £22
Oasis Supernova is the tribute show that puts you in the front row of Oasis’ biggest show.
Alongside a stunning 4K visual show including soundbites and storylines from Oasis’ 18year career, Oasis Supernova take you on a journey to iconic shows at Knebworth, Glastonbury, Maine Road, Wembley and the G-Mex.
With support from DJ Clint Boon.
THE JTC THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: SHREK THE MUSICAL
TUESDAY 18 - SUNDAY 23 MARCH, 7.30PM & SUNDAY MATINEE
2.30PM
Tickets from £18
Everyone’s favourite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscarwinning smash hit film. Follow the story of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a lifechanging journey alongside a wise-cracking donkey and a feisty princess.
Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairytale misfits and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero.
SHAUN RYDER: HAPPY MONDAYS
AND FRIDAYS, AND SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS
WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH, 7.30PM
Tickets from £30
He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour.
Ryder redefined the sex’n’drugs’n’rock’n’roll lifestyle during the halcyon age of Madchester, and as he discusses his new book Happy Mondays - and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays, he’ll share tales of excess and improbable truths.
MANFORD’S COMEDY CLUB
THURSDAY
27 MARCH, 8PM
Tickets from £14
Following its Middleton debut in 2024, Manford’s Comedy Club is back with another line-up of top comedians, personally chosen by Jason Manford.
With host Hayley Ellis and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Abi Carter-Simpson already confirmed, it’s set to be another hilarious night of laughs!
Want even more laughs?
Manford’s Comedy Club is back again on Thursday 19 June (see p29).
SIMON & GARFUNKEL THROUGH THE YEARS
FRIDAY
28 MARCH, 7.30PM
Tickets from £25
Fronted by Dan Haynes and Pete Richards, the critically acclaimed tribute to one of the most successful musical duos in history perfectly recreates the unmistakable sound of Simon & Garfunkel.
Featuring all the iconic songs, including The Sound of Silence, Mrs Robinson, The Boxer and the smash hit Bridge Over Troubled Water
AN AUDIENCE WITH MICK MILLER
THURSDAY
3 APRIL, 7.30PM
Tickets from £26
Mick Miller is a comedy legend who has been at the top of his game for over 40 years. His deadpan delivery and his unique hairstyle are what people remember, as well as his set piece Noddy routine!
Following a comedy set, Mick is interviewed by comedian and close friend Ryan Gleeson in this must-see for comedy fans.
LOST IN MUSICONE NIGHT AT THE DISCO
FRIDAY 4 APRIL, 7.30PM
Tickets from £32
Embark on an electrifying journey through the sensational 70s, as a world class band and dazzling vocals transport you straight to the heart of disco fever!
Get ready to relive timeless hits from icons like Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.
Don’t miss out on the feel-good show of the year - join us, lose yourself in the music and leave your worries behind!
THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE
SATURDAY 5 APRIL,
7.30PM
Tickets from £27.50
Celebrating 30 years on the road this year, The Bon Jovi Experience is back! Get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey with the only show to be endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself.
Immerse yourself in a phenomenal celebration of Bon Jovi’s timeless classics, including Livin’ On A Prayer, Always, It’s My Life, Bad Medicine and more, transporting you back to the heyday of stadium rock.
SHARK IN THE PARK
THURSDAY 10 APRIL, 1.30PM & 4PM
Tickets from £12
Timothy Pope is looking through his telescopebut wait, is that a shark…in the park?! From the creative team behind The Hairy Maclary Show and You Choose, see all three of Nick Sharratt’s Shark in the Park books live on stage!
Featuring Shark in the Park, Shark in the Dark and Shark in the Park on a Windy Day, this fintastic, family musical follows Timothy Pope (and his telescope!) on three exciting adventures.
MOTHERS OF THE BRIDES
FRIDAY 11 APRIL, 7.30PM
Tickets from £29.50
3 Mothers. 3 Brides. 3 Weddings. How will they get through it without a funeral?
From the writers of hit comedies Hormonal Housewives and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, BBC One’s The Traitors’ Diane Carson stars in this comedy about three besties who are up to their neck in nuptials, directing their daughters up the bridal path to wedded bliss.
This fun-filled, sketch-packed, gag-fuelled, laugh-heavy trip through the marital maze of getting your offspring off to the altar will have you laughing up the aisle!
THE GREATEST STAR! BARBRA STREISAND TRIBUTE SHOW
SATURDAY 12 APRIL, 7.30PM
Tickets from £26.50
Starring Kearra Bethany, as seen on ITV’s Starstruck, The Greatest Star takes you on a magical musical journey through Barbra Streisand’s incredible career. The Broadway star went from dust to stardom in the blink of an eye, with a career extending over six decades and across stage, studio and TV.
Featuring some of her most famous songs, including Memory, As If We Never Said Goodbye and No More Tears
TAYLORMANIA
WEDNESDAY
16 APRIL, 3PM & 7.30PM
Tickets from £25
Back by overwhelming demand, self-professed ‘Swiftie’ Katy Ellis performs her award-winning tribute to one of the leading artists of our time.
This show has already taken Swift fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including Shake It Off, Blank Space, Love Story, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more.
GO YOUR OWN WAY
FRIDAY 18 & SATURDAY 19 APRIL, 7.30PM
Tickets from £25.50
Go Your Own Way is a spellbinding show featuring the music of legendary Grammy Award-winning band Fleetwood Mac.
Paying tribute to their Rumours line up of Stevie, Mick, John, Christine and Lindsey, their rock ‘n’ roll legacy is beautiful performed by a talented ensemble of musicians, and includes hits such as Dreams, Don’t Stop, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Gold Dust Woman, Little Lies and many more.
AN AUDIENCE WITH LORD IAN BOTHAM
THURSDAY 24 APRIL, 7.30PM
Tickets from £32
Enjoy an evening with a sporting legend as Lord Ian Botham, the former England cricket captain, shares stories from his amazing career, which included 14 centuries and 383 wickets.
Prolific with both bat and ball, Ian was the fastest to the double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets, and he broke the world record for most test tickets. Join In as he discusses his sporting life and everything that followed.
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN
FRIDAY 25 APRIL, 7.30PM
Tickets from £34
Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year!
You’ll be going loco down in Acapulco as we take you down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and many more.
Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown.
THE MERSEY BEATLES
SATURDAY 26 APRIL, 7.30PM
Tickets from £27
Prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four. From the costumes, instruments, cheeky Scouse wit and, of course, that brilliant era-defining Mersey sound, The Mersey Beatles’ stunning live stage show is a gloriously presented hit-packed celebration of the music that changed the world.
Embark on a magical mystery tour through the mop top hits of Beatlemania, the psychedelic creativity of Sgt Pepper through to the melodic wonder and energy of the Fab Four’s later work.
COUNTRY ROADS
FRIDAY 9 MAY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £31
Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics!
Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door as we celebrate the kings and queens of country music.
Enjoy the very biggest country songs of all time, including 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, King of the Road, Crazy, Jolene, Dance the Night Away and many more.
H ARIANA LIVE: A TRIBUTE TO ARIANA GRANDE
SUNDAY 11 MAY, 6PM
Tickets from £23
The first theatre production to celebrate the contemporary icon Ariana Grande, one of the most influential and loved artists of her generation.
The sensational Hannah Thomas with her amazing band and dancers will take you on a magical journey of all of Ariana’s greatest hits, including One Last Time, 7 Rings, Thank U Next, plus songs from the blockbuster movie and musical Wicked.
FASTLOVETHE TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL
FRIDAY 16 MAY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £31
Make new memories whilst reliving old classics, this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seenGeorge Michael.
Playing all the hits from Wham! right through his glittering career, including Wake Me Up Before You GoGo, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Careless Whisper and many more, complete with a full video and light show.
HEYWOOD AODS
PRESENTS PRISCILLA
QUEEN OF THE DESERT
TUESDAY 20 - SATURDAY 24 MAY, 7.30PM & SATURDAY MATINEE 2.15PM
Tickets from £16
Based on the smash-hit movie of the same name, Priscilla Queen of the Desert is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends who take their show to the middle of the Australian outback.
They hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they ever imagined. With a hit parade of dance floor favourites including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls
Just Wanna Have Fun and I Love The Nightlife, this wildly fresh and funny musical is a journey to the heart of fabulous!
DINOSAUR ADVENTURE
LIVE PRESENTS THE BIG JURASSIC STORM
WEDNESDAY 28 MAY, 2PM
Tickets from £16
Are you ready for a brand new adventure with Dinosaur Adventure Live? When a satellite tasked with controlling the island’s weather systems malfunctions, chaos erupts.
The island’s tropical climate spirals leading to one big Jurassic storm. If not stopped, it will erase all existence off the island…forever!
The adventure of a lifetime awaits…bring the family on a t-rex-iffic journey with our brand new dinosaurs!
WALK LIKE A MAN
FRIDAY 30 MAY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £26.50
Walk Like A Man is the ultimate celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, recreating the iconic powerful falsetto with perfection.
Produced by West End star Mark Halliday, this show has amazed audiences across the globe with their incredible vocals, slick moves, infectious charm and timeless hits.
This stunning show will have you hooked from the very beginning with classics such as Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Walk Like a Man, Sherry and many more!
THE ROCKET MAN
SATURDAY 31 MAY, 7.30PM
Tickets from £31
Are you ready for love? The Rocket Man and our amazing band head down the Yellow Brick Road for two hours of glorious hits, including Saturday Night’s Alright, Crocodile Rock, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom and more.
This is the world’s favourite celebration of a musical iconElton’s life and career live on stage.
EARLY
SATURDAY 7 JUNE, 3 - 8PM (LAST ENTRY 4PM)
Tickets from £12
Fancy the excitement of a night out without writing off the rest of the weekend? Early Doors Day Sesh is the place to party and still make it home in time for dinner!
Have a first class night out during the day with both a DJ and a live band. Take to the dance floor at Middleton Arena & enjoy the nostalgia of a classic nightclub whilst avoiding the dreaded beer fear!
STAX OF SOUL
FRIDAY 13 JUNE, 7.30PM
Tickets from £21
Following another sold-out performance in 2024, Stax of Soul is back at Middleton Arena, kicking off their Embracing the Journey Tour 2025! From their Manchester roots in 1983 to over 42 years of delivering powerhouse soul, the band’s journey continues, celebrating the music, the memories, and the fans that made it all possible.
DRAG ME TO THE 80s
SATURDAY
14 JUNE, 7.30PM
Tickets from £26
Get ready to dance, sing and be captivated by the powerhouse vocals of the queens who redefine the stage and bring the spirit of the 80s roaring back to life.
Featuring an incredible full live band and the music of Kylie, Madonna, Whitney, Bananarama, Queen, ABBA, Rick Astley, Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, Duran Duran, Wham!, Tina Turner and many more.
MANFORD’S COMEDY CLUB
THURSDAY 19 JUNE, 8PM
Tickets from £14
The third Middleton appearance for Manford’s Comedy Club features another fantastic line-up of comics, hand-picked by Jason Manford himself.
For June, Jason’s little brother Colin Manford hosts, with Micky Flanagan and Sarah Millican’s support Danny McLoughlin and rising star Chris Washington also on the bill, with one more act to be confirmed.
THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC
FRIDAY 27 JUNE, 7.30PM
Tickets from £24
Grab your platforms and flares for the UK’s no.1 ABBA-fest!
Featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take A Chance On Me and many more.
With stunning costumes, a seven-piece live band, interactive video projection, some tonguein-cheek Swedish humour and, of course, ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies - this is the ultimate feel-good party show!
THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS
SATURDAY 28 JUNE, 7.30PM
Tickets from £18
Get ready for a BIG Saturday night with The Lancashire Hotpots.
Bernard and the boys are back to give you a fun-filled evening packed with silly songs and the humour that made the Hotpots famous throughout the land. Expect to be singing all your Hotpot favourites: I Fear Ikea, Egg Sausage Chips & Beans, and of course, Chippy Tea
Strap yourself in for an unbeatable Saturday night of music and laughs!
AT A GLANCE
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Located two minutes from Middleton town centre, bus station and additional pay and display car parking.
By car, Middleton is approx five minutes from the M60 (Junction 19) and the M62 (Junction 19) and 15 minutes from Manchester City Centre. Please use postcode M24 1AG if you are navigating by sat nav.
Nearest train station: Mills Hill is a 25 minute walk away. See tfgm.com for timetables.
Nearest bus routes: 17 - Rochdale to Shudehill; 163 - Piccadilly Gardens to Bury; 18 - Manchester Royal Infirmary to Langley; 415 - Oldham to Middleton. See tfgm.com for timetables.