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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).
Quick Links: Theatres / Comedy / Gigs / Classical / Tribute Shows
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Our Top 15 What's On in Manchester Theatre This Week
A Knight's Tale - World Premiere
- Opera House, Manchester
- Until Sat 10 May 2025.
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Mary Poppins
- Palace Theatre, Manchester
- Until Sat 17 May 2025.
- Watch our Exclusive Interview with Jack Chambers.
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Torvill & Dean
- AO Arena, Manchester
- Fri 2 - Sun 4 May 2025.
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Abigail's Party
- Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
- Until Sat 17 May 2025.
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Death of a Salesman
- Lowry, Salford Quays
- Tue 29 Apr - Sun 4 May 2025.
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Hamlet Hail to the Thief
- AVIVA Studios, Manchester
- Until Sun 18 May 2025.
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North By Northwest
- HOME, Manchester
- Tue 29 Apr - Sat 10 May 2025
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The 39 Steps
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton
- Until Sat 10 May 2025.
Imaginary Friends
- HOME, Manchester
- Thu 1 May - Sat 3 May 2025
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The Bollywood Big One
- Co-op Live, Manchester
- Sun 4 May 2025
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The Baddies
- Lowry, Salford Quays
- Fri 2 - Sun 4 May 2025
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Gods of Salford
- Lowry, Salford Quays
- Tue 29 & Wed 30 Apr 2025.
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The Prat Pack
- Stockport Plaza
- Sun 4 May 2025
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Strange, But True Crime
- Stockport Plaza
- Mon 5 May 2025 + more dates.
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Brian Bilston & Henry Normal
- RNCM, Manchester
- Sat 3 May 2025.
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Adventures in Wonderland
- Z-Arts, Manchester
- Until Sat 19 Jul 2025.
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Day Out With Thomas
- East Lancashire Railway, Bury
- Sat 3 May 2025.
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National Portrait Gallery Unframed
- MediaCityUK, Salford Quays
- Fri 2 May - Sun 31 Aug 2025
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Vignettes - Letters to the NHS
- Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
- Wed 30 Apr - Sun 4 May 2025.
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Little Gem
- Garrick Theatre, Altrincham
- Tue 29 Apr - Sun 4 May 2025.
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Hedda Gabler
- Grosvenor East Theatre, Manchester
- Thu 1 May - Sat 3 May 2025.
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Murder Mystery Evening
- East Lancashire Railway, Bury
- Fri 2 May 2025.
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Curious Investigators
- Waterside, Sale
- Sun 4 May 2025 (2 shows).
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Oracle - A New Writing Anthology
- Waterside, Sale
- Fri 2 May 2025.
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Broadway Rave
- Gorilla, Manchester
- Fri 2 May 2025.
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Eric Haydock (The Hollies) Plaque Unveiling
- Red Bull, Stockport
- Sun 4 May 2025.
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Our Top 10 What's on in Manchester Comedy This Week
Jason Manford
- Warrington Parr Hall
- Weds 30 Apr 2025 + more dates.
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Julian Clary
- Lowry, Salford Quays
- Thu 1 May 2025.
An Audience with Mick Miller
- Stockport Plaza
- Thu 1 May 2025.
Richard Herring
- Lowry, Salford Quays
- Sat 3 May 2025.
An Evening With Crissy Rock
- Havelock Inn, Blackburn
- Fri 2 May 2025 + more dates.
Eddy Hare
- Grub, Manchester
- Thu 1 May 2025.
Abigoliah Schamaun
- Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
- Thu 1 May.
Dee Allum
- Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
- Thu 1 May 2025.
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Our Top 10 What's On in Manchester Classical & Opera This Week
Go West & The Southbank Sinfonia
The 80's pop duo celebrate the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a special orchestral performance alongside the Southbank Sinfonia.
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
- Fri 2 May 2025.
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Hallé & Alena Baeva - From The New World
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
- Thu 1 May 2025.
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Scottish Ensemble - Impulse: Music in Motion
- RNCM, Manchester
- Sat 2 May 2025.
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ORA Singers & Katie Derham
- The Stoller Hall, Manchester
- Tues 29 Apr 2025.
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RNCM Chamber Choir - Roxanna Panufnik in Focus
- The Stoller Hall, Manchester
- Thu 1 May 2025.
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Our Top 5 Tribute Shows in Manchester This Week
Taylormania
- Stockport Plaza
- Sat 3 May 2025 + more dates.
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Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Swift Club Night
- O2 Ritz, Manchester
- Sat 3 May 2025 + more dates.
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Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story
- The Albert Halls, Bolton
- Fri 2 May 2025.
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The Big Pants Party
- Stockport Plaza
- Fri 2 May 2025.
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The Legends Of American Country Show
- Altrincham Garrick Theatre
- Sun 27 Apr 2025 + more dates.
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Burn - A Tribute to Deep Purple
- The Met, Bury
- Sat 3 May 2025.
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Beatles Complete
- Wigan & Blackburn
- Thu 1 & Sat 3 May 2025 + more dates.
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Rushed - A Tribute to Rush
- The Spinning Top, Stockport
- Sat 3 May 2025 + more dates.
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A Night of Sade
- The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
- Weds 30 Apr 2025.
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~ All Shows in Manchester This Week ~
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Also See:
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