An artist who has received Ivor Novello, Grammy, BASCAP awards along with a flotilla
of gold and platinum records, really needs very little introduction. Midge has had many hits include the Number One single "If I Was".
Growing up isn't easy, especially when you're in love with a bear. Following a sell-out success at Edinburgh 2011, this dark fairy-tale about a wayward girl who dares to follow her longing. Stunning puppetry, enchanting music and deft humour combine in this fierce coming-of-age story.
From fairy tale giants, to the tallest buildings. From the highest of high jumps, to growing up. This magical show for 4-9 year olds explores children's relationship to the world using the concept of height.
John Doyle is widely regarded as Irish music's greatest guitarist. His repertoire encompasses material from Irish, English & US traditions, and his singing is accompanied by the unique, stunningly rhythmic guitar style that he has pioneered.
Sale Featival - Rocket Theatre members present brand new works developed over recent months. Seating is cabaret-style and you can even have a drink during the show!
Choirs from junior and primary schools in Sale take the platform to perform songs of their own choice, and then come together to sing en masse, under the direction of Mrs Clare Cooper.
Trafford Youth Concert Band will present a varied and entertaining programme of music which will include music by Holst, Vaughan Williams, Prokofiev, and Sousa.
ComedySportz UK is the North West's top improvised comedy troupe. ComedySportz is a fast-paced improv comedy show where two teams battle it out for the biggest laughs.
Tall Stories (the company that brought you The Gruffalo , Twinkle Twonkle and The Snail and the Whale ) presents its brand new show, combining humour, music and storytelling for everyone aged 4 and up.
Wrapped in the cloak of Cold War paranoia, this is a story of truth, fear and betrayal, inspired by the dystopian worlds of George Orwell and influenced by 1950s Film Noir.
Join the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his band of very merry men as they rob from the rich to save the poor in this laugh a minute adventure. With Maid Marian by his side, this tights wearing bandit cannot be stopped as he defeats the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham time and time again!
Britain's premier comedy folk band, The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining audiences for almost 40 years with their family friendly anecdotes, jokes and live music.
A one night only spectacular comedy gala in support of Leukaemia Research and the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, starring TV and stand-up favourite Rob Deering.
This vibrant musical production has all of Kenneth Grahame's Tales of the River Bank, the Open Road, the Wild Wood, the exuberant Mr Toad and Mole, Ratty and Badger.
ComedySportz UK is the North West's top improvised comedy troupe. ComedySportz is a fast-paced improv comedy show where two teams battle it out for the biggest laughs.
A delightful new show written and performed by popular CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell. Cerrie plays Liberty Rose who dreams of becoming a ballerina like her mum. But when she's told to wear a false arm for dancing lessons, Libby rebels, escaping to her favourite playroom.
Luka has enjoyed more than twenty years of success worldwide. Since the release of one of the all-time Irish classics 'Riverside' recorded in 1990, people from all corners of the globe have embraced the true beauty of this remarkable musician.
Through both his lauded work fronting the Commotions and his highly respected solo material, Lloyd Cole has established himself as one of the most articulate and acute songwriters of the post-punk era.
Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds play punk songs on folk instruments. Not as a gag, but because they really like the noise. They think the songs are better than people remember.
Hugh Cornwell is an English musician & songwriter, best known for being the vocalist, guitarist and original founder of the British punk/new wave group The Stranglers, 1974–90.
Sunday 15th December 2013 & Sunday 5th January 2014
Charlie and Lola are completely excited to be back on stage with their Extremely New Play – and this time they're bringing along Sizzles the Dog! If you liked Charlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play, you will love this extra special, brand new show.
