Manchester Theatre News & Reviews

The Best of What's on in Manchester This Week

WHAT'S ON 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.

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Our Top 10 What's On in Manchester Theatre This Week

Miss Saigon

Blood Brothers

Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
Weds 12 - Sat 15 Nov 2025.
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English National Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty

Opera North - La Bohème

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein - The Musical

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Until Sun 30 Nov 2025.
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A Christmas Carol

The Rest is Politics

An Evening with Margaret Atwood

Grayson Perry

Opera North - Susanna

Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
Fri 14 Nov 2025.
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The Talented Mr Ripley

Victoria Wood's Acorn Antiques the Musical

Frantic Assembly - Lost Atoms

Believe! The Polar Express Experience

Opera North - The Big Opera Mystery

Perfect Show for Rachel

Crown Ballet - Swan Lake

John Crace

Murder Mystery Night

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Fri 17 Oct 2025 + more dates.
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Adventures in Wonderland

Lowry 360

Quentin Blake and Me

Vitality Netball Horizon Series - England v New Zealand

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What's on in Manchester Comedy This Week

Dara Ó Briain

Manchester Opera House
Fri 14 & Sat 15 Nov 2025 + more dates.
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An Evening with The Fast Show

George Lewis

Alan Davies

Two Pints Live With Will Mellor & Ralf Little

Stephen K Amos

Ria Lina

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

Opera North - La Bohème

Russell Watson

The Salford Tenor has gone from singing before Manchester United home games to being the UK’s most prolific classical recording artist and the first to top the charts in both the UK and USA at the same time.

Nicola Benedetti

Described by The Times as "The country’s favourite violinist", Nicola Benedetti performs romantic classics, virtuoso party pieces and even folk music from her native Scotland.

Opera North - Susanna

Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
Fri 14 Nov 2025.
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The Best of Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight

BBC Philharmonic & Anastasia Kobekina - Storgårds conducts Shostakovich

The legendary Salford Quays orchestra, led by Chief Conductor John Storgårds perform Shostakovich’s symphonies and are joined by Russian cellist Anastasia Kobekina.

Opera North - The Big Opera Mystery

An Afternoon with the Hallé Choir

The Hallé Choir take centre stage to perform Duruflé’s breathtaking Requiem.

Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works

The beautiful sounds of Hans Zimmer's film scores performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Manchester Cathedral
Weds 12 Nov 2025 + more dates.
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Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

The incredible songs of the blues rock legends performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Manchester Cathedral
Weds 12 Nov 2025 + more dates.
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London Concertante - A Night at the Opera

An evening of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart, Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Cosi fan Tutti and more.

Manchester Cathedral
Sun 16 Nov 2025 + more dates.
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Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano

The Italian composer's best works performed on piano under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thu 13 Nov 2025 + more dates.
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Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano

The music of two of the biggest bands of all time performed on piano under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thu 20 Nov 2025 + more dates.
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The John Barbirolli Memorial Prize for Cello

This annual prize celebrates solo cello at its best. With past winners including Abel Selaocoe and Mikhail Nemtsov.

RNCM Carole Nash Recital Room, Manchester
Weds 19 Nov 2025.
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Our Top 5 Tribute Shows in Manchester This Week

Don't Stop Queen Now

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sat 15 Nov 2025 + more dates.
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A Fairytale for Christmas

Manchester Opera House
Mon 17 & Tue 18 Nov 2025.
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Northern Live - Do I Love You

The Edge, Wigan
Sat 15 Nov 2025 + more dates.
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The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

Over two hours of classic rock anthems from artists including Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Free, The Eagles, and Jimi Hendrix to name but a few.