What's on in April in Manchester
The Wizard of Oz
Wednesday 24 April - Sunday 5 May 2024
Starring award-winning comedian and musical theatre star Jason Manford as The Cowardly Lion, JLS sensation Aston Merrygold as The Tin Man and RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and Dancing On Ice star The Vivienne as The Wicked Witch of the ...
42 Balloons
Friday 19 April - Sunday 19 May 2024
2nd of July 1982. Using a lawn chair and approximately 42 helium-filled weather balloons, truck driver Larry Walters defied all the odds (and FAA airspace regulations!) to make his lifelong dream a reality and fly sixteen thous...
An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical
Tuesday 30 April - Saturday 4 May 2024
Prepare to be swept off your feet with An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical, based on the award-winning 80s movie. This timeless story of love, courage, and redemption will make your heart soar and leave you breathless, longing for m...
Awful Auntie
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 April 2024
Following their acclaimed productions of Gangsta Granny, Billionaire Boy and Demon Dentist, Birmingham Stage Company are proud to present a fabulous new production of David Walliams' amazing adventure story, featuring a very large owl,...
An Evening with Rebel Wilson
Friday 26 April 2024
From the scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids, get ready for an emotional rollercoaster with a refreshingly candid, funny, and inspiring conversation about her unconventional journey to Hollywood success, and self-love....
Little Shop of Horrors
Wednesday 24 April - Saturday 18 May 2024
The mean green monster musical explodes into Bolton!
Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will...
Sweat
Friday 26 April - Saturday 25 May 2024
A sweeping state-of-the-nation play that embraces huge political and economic ideas in a magnificent gritty social drama. Nottage's stunning writing pits friend against friend as social and racial tensions, once buried by a sense of so...
Bouncers
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 April 2024
Don't miss this classic comedy and northern favourite!
Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. The original Bouncers is back in town. Everyone will be here: the DJ, the girls, boys ...
Peter Kay
Friday 17 May 2024 - Saturday 20 September 2025
One of Britain's best loved comedians, Peter Kay is finally returning to stand-up comedy with his first live tour in twelve years - a tour which still officially ranks in the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest selling comedy...
Clinton Baptiste
Thursday 26 September 2024
Solo again, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show.
As well as venturing into the audience to offer his unique spirit readings, C...
Stewart Lee - Basic Lee
Monday 22 - Tuesday 23 April 2024
After a decade of ground-breaking high concept shows involving overarched interlinked narratives, massive sets and enormous comedy props, Lee enters the post-pandemic era in streamlined solo stand-up mode.
One man, one microphone, and...
Dr. John Cooper Clarke
Thursday 25 April 2024
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion.
From creating some of the most iconi...
Count Arthur Strong
Sunday 21 April 2024
An unmissable night of unbelievable entertainment for all the family (no pets), as character comedian Steve Delaney returns as everyone's favourite elderly, pompous, mostly out-of-work, deluded thespian from Doncaster, in this never t...
Irish Annie's
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Starring Ricky Tomlinson as Scouse Jim alongside his Royle Family co-star, extra special guest Sue Johnston, and Catherine Rice as Irish Annie, Asa Murphy's new musical play celebrates the best of Irish culture, from the music to the c...
The Totally Improvised Musical
Friday 19 April 2024
Every night is opening night as the team of top improvisers, create a completely unscripted comedy musical from your suggestions.
A brand-new show from the award-winning team behind ComedySportz (Best Alternative Act - North West Come...
Lost In Music
Saturday 27 April 2024
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge...
Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael
Friday 19 April 2024
Direct from London's West End, this is the world's favourite George Michael celebration! Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Join us for one very sp...
Stars for Tonight 2024
Sunday 21 April 2024
NW Theatre productions present Stars For Tonight 2024.
It's going to be even bigger and better for 2024 as they give students some memories to last a lifetime. Showcasing the talent from local students on the big stage.
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Bear Grylls
Saturday 20 April 2024
The globally renowned adventure icon, award-winning TV host and Number 1 bestselling author Bear Grylls, is set to inspire and captivate audiences with his stories of adventure and survival with his Never Gives Up Tour.
Best known for...
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Friday 19 April 2024
Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from the world's most prestigious mountain film festival as it heads on a World Tour.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival joins the world's best adv...
Viva Spanish & Latin American Festival
Friday 19 - Thursday 25 April 2024
In April 2024 HOME celebrate 30 years of the annual ¡Viva! Festival, honouring three decades of sharing exciting cinema from across the Spanish-speaking world.
They have curated a fantastic line-up of 27 features and 10 short fi...
The 100 Story Hotel
Friday 19 April - Saturday 20 Jul 2024
Created with bestselling, multi-award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph and Discover Children's Story Centre. This interactive world of play and storytelling has something for everyone aged 1-8 and their families.
Hello and...
Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You
Friday 19 April - Sunday 9 Jun 2024
Dive headfirst into the digestive system for an unforgettable journey of super-sized science with Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You.
Get ready for a special mission to find out what happens to food when we eat.
Guided by videos ...
Eric Cantona - Cantona Sings Eric
Saturday 20 April 2024
Manchester United and French football demi-god and celebrated icon Eric Cantona brings his great passion for music to life through expression and live performance, accompanied by a modest piano.
Having previously performed with Jamie...
Manchester United v Burnley
Saturday 27 April 2024
The Red Devils take on The Clarets in the Premier League at The Theatre of Dreams.
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