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The Best of What's on in Manchester This Week

With over 4000 shows listed on Manchester Theatres, it can be hard to decide which show to go and see - as you will probably know if you are one of the 200,000 members who receive our Sunday night "What's on in Manchester over the next seven days" e-mails [subscribe here].

If it's any help, we have handpicked our recommended theatre shows, classical concerts and stand-up comedy acts from what's on in Manchester over the next seven days...

You can find the best music gigs listed separately, here.

(now updated daily).

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Our Top 15 What's On in Manchester Theatre This Week

Soccer Aid For UNICEF

Old Trafford Football Stadium, Manchester
Sun 15 Jun 2025.

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Dear England

Lowry, Salford Quays
Until Sun 29 Jun 2025.
Watch our Exclusive Interview with James Graham
Watch our Exclusive Interview with Gwilym Lee
Read our ★★★★★ Review

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Come Fall in Love (UK Premiere)

Manchester Opera House
Until 21 Jun 2025.
Watch our Exclusive Interview with Millie O'Connell
Read our ★★★★★ Review
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Pride & Prejudice

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Until Sat 28 Jun 2025.
Watch our Exclusive Interview with Rosa Hesmondhalgh & James Sheldon
Read our ★★★★ Review
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Scouts! The Musical

Oti Mabuse - Viva Carnival

Twisted! The Musical

The Albert Halls. Bolton + Contact, Manchester
Weds 18th - Sat 28 Jun 2025.

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Unseemly Women - Macbeth

Lil.Miss.Lady

Lowry, Salford Quays
Fri 13 & Sat 14 Jun 2025.

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Translations

Garrick Theatre, Altrincham
Until Sun 15 Jun 2025.

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180° Chord

Nanna Mo's Botox and Bum Lifts

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Fri 13 Jun 2025 + more dates.
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Adventures in Wonderland

Z-Arts, Manchester
Until Sat 19 Jul 2025.
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Travel to Wonderland

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Sun 15 Jun 2025 + more dates.
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The Wind In The Willows

Pendleton School of Theatre - Accidental Death of an Anarchist

Lowry, Salford Quays
Tue 17 & Wed 18 Jun 2025.
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National Portrait Gallery Unframed

Lowry 360

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Our Top 10 What's on in Manchester Comedy This Week

Jeff Dunham

Roy Chubby Brown

Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sat 14 Jun 2025 + more dates.
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Larry Dean

Darwen Library Theatre
Fri 13 Jun 2025 + more dates.

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James Allen - Thanks For The Memories

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Weds 18 Jun 2025 + more dates.

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Our Top What's On in Manchester Classical & Opera This Week

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - The Voice of Nature

A stunning season finale for the Salford Quays orchestra as contralto Jess Dandy, the Hallé Choir, the CBSO Children’s Chorus and CBSO Youth Chorus, conducted by John Storgårds, take onMahler’s unique Third Symphony.

Q The Music - James Bond Concert Spectacular

The original Bond tribute concert, celebrating 20 years, focus not only on theme songs they also pay homage to the complete canon covering chase music, incidental cues and suites from across the series.

Kantos Chamber Choir

One of the most sought-after pianists in Britain, the internationally acclaimed Scottish pianist and RNCM alumnus performs alongside RNCM piano students.

Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis

A string quartet perform the songs of Oasis under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Sat 14 Jun 2025 + more dates.
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Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele

A string quartet perform Adele's hits under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Sat 14 Jun 2025 + more dates.
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Kantos Chamber Choir

Manchester's trailblazing vocal ensemble deliver a programme packed with poetry, prose and choral forces of nature, including Katerina Gimon’s Elements, Eric Whitacre’s Water Night and Herbert Howells’ Take Him, Earth, for Cherishing.

RNCM Christopher Rowland Chamber Ensemble of the Year

Experience performances from the leading RNCM student ensembles as they compete for the prestigious prize and cast your own vote for the coveted Audience Prize.

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra & RNCM Students (Free Concerts)

The BBC Philharmonic joins RNCM student conductors and International Artist Diploma musicians for an afternoon of extraordinary music making in these free concerts.