The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail, using a six-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums and bass guitar. Two outstanding Abba girls complete the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to the show.
English National Ballet and English National Ballet School present My First Cinderella tells everyone’s favourite rags-to-riches story in a beautifully adapted version for young audiences. For everyone age 3+.
AMAZING £10 TICKET OFFER. Do you remember... Those wonderful swinging sixties, after a day of shopping in Carnaby Street heading off to the marquee club to see the latest band. This is Carnaby Street The Musical.
FANTASTIC £20 TICKET OFFER! Nathan James, whose stunning rock voice made him an unforgettable finalist on ITV 1's Superstar competition, is set to blow the roof off theatres across the UK as the star of Bohemian Rhapsody - The Hits of Queen.
From the producers of South Pacific, Gilbert and Sullivan's glorious operetta as it's meant to be - pure, uncomplicated fun. With a company of over 90, D'Oyly Carte & Scottish Opera's spectacular new production is a night in the theatre not to be missed!
This spectacular new production is touring the UK prior to the West End, and will draw you deep into a richly seductive world of passion, breathless intrigue, jeopardy, deception and revelations. Will you be able to stand the tension?!
Direct from the West End, the smash-hit musical Ghost returns to Manchester. Based on the phenomenal Oscar-winning movie that captured the hearts and imaginations of a generation back in the 90's.
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.
Feisty, fun and oh so fabulous!
9 to 5 The Musical is based on the hit movie and centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, bigot of a boss.
There’s a beast on the moors, a crime to be solved, and with the Ha Ha team on the case what can go right?!!?
It's elementary! It's also downright hilarious as comedy national treasure Joe Pasquale takes on the role of Sherlock Holmes.
Three Phantoms from Andrew Lloyd Webber's eponymous musical are set to haunt, host and perform in a unique event where musical theatre meets the Rat Pack! Featuring
Earl Carpenter, Matthew Cammelle and Stephen John Davis.
By popular demand, the legendary Osmond Brothers, Merrill, Jay and Jimmy , direct from the USA, return to appear live in concert in the all new American Jukebox Show.
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.
It's fun all the way as the 'Purveyors of Cool' swing into town with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Junior in a fabulous production that continues to be successful all over the world.
Based on author Eve Ensler's 'Vagina Interviews' conducted with women from all around the world, this hilariously witty & moving collection of tales give voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave & thoroughly human stories.
Star of Sky LIVING’s Psychic Sally On The Road, Britain's favorite TV psychic, Sally Morgan returns with her outstanding 2013 nationwide tour. This unique theatrical experience should leave you feeling uplifted and enlightened…as they say seeing is believing! Duration - 2 hours 10 mins.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is back in this ground-breaking new stage production - a radio show like you never saw before - packed with laughter, really wild sound effects, a live band, HD projections, and drinks with extremely silly names.
Get ready - for the Smash Hit concert show direct from the States featuring a superbly-choreographed cast, dozens of dazzling costume changes and most importantly that authentic Detroit sound.
Verdi's Nabucco - with the famous Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves. Back with the very first opera she ever produced, Ellen Kent brings Nabucco to life in this lavish new production of Verdi's epic tale, starring international soloists.
Verdi's Aida - the grandest of all operas. Directed by Ellen Kent, and starring international soloists, this brand new production brings the hot, dusty plains and dramatic grandeur of ancient Egypt to the stage in Verdi’s classic love story of war, jealousy and revenge.
A sensational brand new exciting production with colourful costumes, fabulous sets, special effects and sassy high energy performances.
This breath-taking production is guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a tune on your lips.
With Andrew Wright's high-energy choreography and Simon Higlett's sumptuous set design (including over 14,000 litres of water), Singin' in the Rain showers you with everything you could wish for in a hit West End musical and leaves you singin' and dancin' all the way home.
Friday 6th December 2013 to Sunday 5th January 2014
Dick Whittington tells the rags to riches tale of a man & his cat on an exciting quest for fame & fortune. Featuring all the traditional pantomime ingredients; sensational songs, a live band, magic, dazzling dance routines, magnificent slapstick comedy & bags of audience participation!
A phenomenally multi-talented cast come together to tell Buddy Holly's story, from his meteoric rise to fame to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Together they present two terrific hours of his greatest hits
One of Britain's most successful TV cookery shows Ready Steady Cook is coming to the Opera House in its first ever live show. Fronted by Chef Lesley Waters, and featuring some top TV chefs - plus a Celebrity Host.
Barry Humphries, whose alter egos include inebriated cultural attaché, the Honorable Sir Les Patterson, the grandfatherly Sandy Stone, and Moonee Ponds' legendary housewife, Dame Edna Everage, comes to Manchester's Opera House as part a Farewell World tour.
After a massive sold out 2012 Tour, The Dreamboys are back with a their 2014 tour. This is one action packed night of Music, Muscle, Magic and Mayhem that will leave you breathless which you simply cannot afford to miss!!!
Come and join Peppa and her friends for another all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles!
Peppa's brand new show Peppa Pig's Big Splash.
Riverdance 20th Anniversary Tour. With an incredible two decades of global success since the show first burst into the public's heart at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin in 1994, this is an unmissable chance for UK audiences.