Thu 31st January to Fri 1st February - Manchester Arena (MEN Arena)
Over 1.5 million tickets sold over the past five years, the hugely popular UK arena tour returns for the sixth consecutive year. Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli are back as the tour's formidable judges.
Thursday 31st January 2013 - The Lowry, Salford Quays
Following on from his debut Theatre Tour Live and Unjudged, Brendan is once again set to dazzle audiences across the UK with his brand new show, Licence To Thrill.
Back for an annual presentation of the very best in local performance talent - Dance Extravaganza a perfect family treat for lovers of dance and theatre
The Viennese Strauss Gala returns to the Plaza with a sparkling new porduction of this ever popular show recreating the romance of the Viennese festive season featuring highlights of operettas of the Strauss family, Kalman and Lehar.
Wed 27th February to Sat 2nd March 2013 - The Lowry, Salford Quays
£10 TICKET OFFER FOR SELECTED SEATS/DATES.A run-in with Palace guards leads young tearaway Aladdin into a whirlwind of adventure and romance, involving unbelievable riches, love at first sight, treachery, and of course a magic lamp.
Tuesday 12th March 2013 - The Lowry, Salford Quays
Mixing dance forms such as popping, breaking and contemporary dance, this new production is inspired by the works of the great French sculptor, Auguste Rodin.
Strictly Come Dancing is quite rightly one of the 'jewels in the crown' for the BBC and two of the stars from the show, PASHA KOVALEV & KATYA VIRSHILAS have devised a sensational new 'live' show that will tour the UK in the Spring of 2013.
Using the lives of circus artists as inspiration, this arresting mix of aerial, theatre and dance asks what happens as you get older, when your profession requires super human strength and skills?
Thursday 11th April 2013 - Pyramid & Parr Hall, Warrington
Strictly Come Dancing is quite rightly one of the ‘jewels in the crown' for the BBC and two of the stars from the show, PASHA KOVALEV & KATYA VIRSHILAS have devised a sensational new ‘live' show that will tour the UK in the Spring of 2013.
Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th May 2013 - The Lowry, Salford Quays
This collaboration between dancer-choreographers Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Turner Prize-winning sculptor Antony Gormley, is at once deeply hypnotic, playful and breathtakingly athletic.
Thursday 30th May to Sunday 2nd June 2013 - The Lowry, Salford Quays
Using aerial movement to create atmospheric, exciting physical theatre, this new show from the critically acclaimed Ockham's Razor explores what it is to be lost.
Monday 8th to Sunday 14th July 2013 - The Lowry, Salford Quays
Craig Revel Horwood's brand new show Strictly Confidential gives theatre audiences the chance to get up close and personal with stars of the smash hit BBC One television series.
Monday 22nd July 2013 - Palace Theatre, Manchester
SOFIA NATIONAL BALLET presents DON QUIXOTE. No ballet can equal this Russian showpiece of thrilling technique, pure panache and explosive balletic fireworks. This is the enchanting story of an eccentric, yet noble old gentlemen Don Quixote.
Tuesday 23rd to Saturday 27th July 2013 - Opera House, Manchester
Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences in Strictly Come Dancing. Now they have created their own live show, Midnight Tango, a breathtaking evening bringing to life all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms. Time: 1h 50 mins.
Tuesday 23rd July 2013 - Palace Theatre, Manchester
SOFIA NATIONAL BALLET presents GISELLE. The most poignant of all classical ballets combines powerful emotions and visual splendour in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery and forgiveness from beyond the grave.
Wednesday 24th July 2013 - Palace Theatre, Manchester
SOFIA NATIONAL BALLET presents SWAN LAKE. The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky 's haunting & unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.
Friday 20th September 2013 - Opera House, Manchester
Direct from London's West End, tantalising yet tasteful, camp and colourful, this fascinating art form is brought to life for your delectation! Following a hugely successful international tour, the UK's Biggest Burlesque show is back on the road.
Tue 19th to Sat 23rd November 2013 - Palace Theatre, Manchester
NORTHERN BALLET THEATRE presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL. A Christmas treat for everyone, from Scrooge to Tiny Tim, A Christmas Carol combines traditional ballet & captivating theatre in a production that has delighted ballet audiences up and down the country for over a decade.
Wednesday 11th December 2013 - Manchester Arena (MEN Arena)
Fresh from performing at The Royal Variety Performance Diversity have announced a brand new arena show 'Limitless'. Spurred on by the group's motto "Dream, Believe, Achieve", Diversity are a remarkable example of what can be accomplished with hard work, dedication and belief.