WHAT'S ON AT HOPE MILL THEATRE, MANCHESTER
What's On at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Hope Mill Theatre is an award-winning venue founded by William Whelton and Joseph Houston in 2015. It is one of the most successful and reputable independent venues in England. It has a capacity of 145 and hosts musicals, plays, comedy, music, as well as its own theatre school.
A former cotton mill, Hope Mill is a Grade II listed building. It both produces and welcomes touring companies. Hope Mill Theatre is home to numerous premieres, including Lizzie The Musical, The Gap, and To Wong Foo. Other shows include Rent, Passion, The Wiz, and staged concerts such as Gypsy and Nine.
Hope Mill always has shows, events and productions to look forward to such as Private Lives, Send In The Clowns - Unpopular, Kind of Love, Vignettes - Letters To The NHS, The Fire Raisers, Little Shop Of Horrors, and Sleeping Beauty - One Little Prick. See what's on at the Hope Mill Theatre below and book tickets online.
Hope Mill Theatre is an award-winning venue founded by William Whelton and Joseph Houston in 2015. It is one of the most successful and reputable independent venues in England. It has a capacity of 145 and hosts musicals, plays, comedy, music, as well as its own theatre school.
A former cotton mill, Hope Mill is a Grade II listed building. It both produces and welcomes touring companies. Hope Mill Theatre is home to numerous premieres, including Lizzie The Musical, The Gap, and To Wong Foo. Other shows include Rent, Passion, The Wiz, and staged concerts such as Gypsy and Nine.
Hope Mill always has shows, events and productions to look forward to such as Private Lives, Send In The Clowns - Unpopular, Kind of Love, Vignettes - Letters To The NHS, The Fire Raisers, Little Shop Of Horrors, and Sleeping Beauty - One Little Prick. See what's on at the Hope Mill Theatre below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Sleeping with Beauty - One Little Prick
Hope Mill Theatre
Thu 3 - Wed 23 Dec 2026
Hope Mill Amateur Dramatic Company - Sister Act
Hope Mill Theatre
Thu 9 - Sun 19 Apr 2026
What's On at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Noel Coward’s Private Lives
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 28 January - Sunday 8 February 2026
From the creative team behind 'Blithe Spirit' and 'The Taming of the Shrew' comes HER Productions next classical takeover: Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES! Embracing Coward's trademark banter and elegance, HER's production peels back the fro...HMTA Open Day
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Sunday 1 February 2026
Come down and meet the team behind Hope Mill Theatre Arts. Open to students, considering applying for entry in 2026 or 2027. Hope Mill Theatre Arts (HMTA) will be the first higher education training programme directly associated with a prod...The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 February 2026
From Hive North, producers of the hit play Jock Night, comes a searing one-man theatrical event that has electrified audiences worldwide ??The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me!Written by Obie Award-winner David Drake, this groundbreaking solo p...Send in the Clowns - Unpopular
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Monday 16 - Wednesday 18 February 2026
Send In The Clowns is a raucous, wild, and tantalising drag revue show celebrating the magic and madness of musical theatre. This time the Clowns are taking on the megamusicals of the 80s, 90s, and 00s in their biggest show yet, 'UNPOPULAR!...Kind of Love
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 24 February - Sunday 1 March 2026
It?s the late 90s, New Labour are in power and the ?gay age of consent? is causing chaos in parliament. Meanwhile teenagers everywhere are cracking on regardless ? making out, making up, but mainly making mistakes. Ste?an comes out to his s...Vignettes - Letters to the NHS
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 4 - Sunday 8 March 2026
Presented by HER Productions, Vignettes is an evening of six short plays by established and emerging female-identifying Manchester-based playwrights, inspired by whatever they choose. Vignettes returns in 2025 with a very special 'Lette...The Fire Raisers
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 10 - Sunday 15 March 2026
A darkly comic and absurd play about the dangers of turning a blind eye to growing threats and the consequences of inaction. The debut show from We Merry Dancers Theatre Company brings Max Frisch's constantly relevant play to life. In a tow...At the Rainbow's End
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 March 2026
At the Rainbow's End by Clare Summerskill A verbatim play addressing homophobic and transphobic abuse of older LGBTQ+ people in care and receiving care in later life. Presented by members of Artemis Theatre Company. These script-in-hand p...An Evening with Dame Arlene Phillips
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Friday 27 March 2026
Come and join Hope Mill Theatre Patron Russell T Davies as he chats with the legendary Dame Arlene Phillips. From her early years growing up in Manchester, creating Hot Gossip to working with legends such as Whitney Houston and from the S...Hope Mill Amateur Dramatic Company - Sister Act
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 9 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Hope Mill Amateur Dramatic Company's 5th annual production, Sister Act is a fabulous musical comedy based on the 1992 cult classic. Disco diva Deloris Van Cartier's life takes a turn when she witnesses a murder and is placed in protective...Little Shop of Horrors
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Friday 25 September - Sunday 29 November 2026
We are thrilled to announce a bold new revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors, is coming to Manchester in Autumn 2026. This cult classic musical will be brought to life in a major new production, continuing the...Sleeping with Beauty - One Little Prick
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 3 - Wednesday 23 December 2026
Get ready to laugh till your sides hurt with the cheekiest, filthiest, and most wickedly fabulous pantomime around! Sleeping with Beauty (One Little Prick) is here to turn the classic fairy tale upside down in this adults-only version from...How to get to Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Hope Mill Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
113 Pollard Street, Manchester, M4 7JA
Hope Mill Theatre have a small free car park on site, but spaces cannot be guaranteed. There is on street parking which is limited to 90 minutes. There is a paid-for car park near to New Islington Metrolink Station. Click here for further information.
Manchester Piccadilly is the closest train station to Hope Mill Theatre. From there, New Islington tram stop is just one stop over and the venue is a 3 minute walk.
The capacity of Hope Mill Theatre is 145. Seating plans may vary depending on the production.
Please contact Hope Mill Theatre directly online. Click here for more details.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from Hope Mill Theatre Box Office, they open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing that day. Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
When we know of a duration of a show, we add it to the description of the show on our event pages. For example, on our Wicked event page, after the description of the show we have added the duration of the show in large capital letters. If the time isn't listed, we do not have the information yet. We update our pages daily so it maybe a case of knowing closer to the performance itself, so keep checking.
Please click here for more information on access at Hope Mill Theatre.
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If you have lost an item during a visit to Hope Mill Theatre Manchester, click here for further FAQ's and contact details for Hope Mill's team.
With loads of great places to eat in Manchester and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Manchester Restaurant site here!
Manchester is full of great bars and pubs and some decent ones close to the theatre. Check out our Manchester Bar site here!
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for hotels in Manchester
If you need the Hope Mill team for more help, click here for FAQ's and contact information.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Sleeping with Beauty - One Little Prick
Hope Mill Theatre
Thu 3 - Wed 23 Dec 2026
Hope Mill Amateur Dramatic Company - Sister Act
Hope Mill Theatre
Thu 9 - Sun 19 Apr 2026
