The worlds favourite Rock 'n' Roll musical, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show. Directed by Christopher Luscombe. Playing the notoriously naughty lead role Frank 'n' Furter, this production will be starring West End's Oliver Thornton (Priscilla Queen of the Desert).

MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL - Developed with and starring legendary dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov, and co-starring world-renowned actor Willem Dafoe, The Old Woman is an adaptation of the work of the same name by Russian author Daniil Kharms.

Based on the The Who's legendary album of the same name, following a mesmerising March production, Pete Townshend has given permission for a special Manchester performance, with funds raised going to the Charitable work of NK Theatre Arts.

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.

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.

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.

Gareth Gates (Les Misérables, Legally Blonde, Boogie Nights) once again headlines this sophisticated homage to musical theatre, alongside the incomparable Rachael Wooding (We Will Rock You, Jersey Boys, Hairspray) who played a starring role in Momentous Musicals last year.

From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation for the first time ever live on stage! Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting musical adventure packed full of games.

Stage Experience: Grease comes to Manchester's Palace Theatre this August. More details on this show to follow.

Save the Last Dance for Me will take you back through the 'music and magic' of the early 60s, a time when each passing week brought another Rock 'n' Roll classic.

Wicked, the global musical phenomenon that has been casting its spell over audiences across the world for nearly a decade, flies into Manchester for a strictly limited run from September 2013. Manchester Gets It First premiere.

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.

Celebrating 20 years since its first staged performance, West End leading lady and Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton stars in this iconic concert of the smash-hit musical, which will also star the runner-up of ITV's Superstar , Rory Taylor.

ABBA Mania the tribute concert takes you back in time by recreating one of the world's finest pop groups in a live stage performance.

Slade and Sweet, two of the biggest bands of the 1970's come to the Manchester Palace Theatre for a night of glam rock!

Following the highly successful gold album Up On The Roof released on Sony Music in 2011, The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing both the classic hits from the last six decades and their superb new material.

The Bootleg Beatles are widely considered to be one of the best Beatles tribute bands around. Formed in 1980 they've performed over 4000 times, including for the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and packed with unforgettable songs including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty.

Celebrating its 10th year as one of the best touring productions show Steve Steinman once again plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula owner of the Live and Let Die club in Vampires Rock.

Le Corsaire (The Pirate) is a thrilling ballet about Conrad, a dashing pirate, & his love for Medora. A swashbuckling drama of captive maidens, rich sultans, kidnap & rescue, disguise & conspiracy, love & betrayal, culminating in one of the most breath-taking spectacles in ballet.

La bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. This classic tale of Parisian love and loss features many famous arias.