WHAT'S ON AT 53TWO, MANCHESTER
What's On at 53two, Manchester
Below you will find what's at 53two in Manchester, a 120 seated fringe theatre located in the railway arches below Manchester Central, on Watson Street.
The theatre company grew from Manchester Actors' Platform in 2016 and is now home to the XS Malarkey comedy night, as well as especially commissioned plays, touring comedians, productions and musicians.
Below you will find what's at 53two in Manchester, a 120 seated fringe theatre located in the railway arches below Manchester Central, on Watson Street.
The theatre company grew from Manchester Actors' Platform in 2016 and is now home to the XS Malarkey comedy night, as well as especially commissioned plays, touring comedians, productions and musicians.
Most Popular Shows and Events at 53two, Manchester
What's On at 53two, Manchester
Voices & Lyrics - a night for Jennifer
53two, Manchester
Thursday 9 April 2026
Join us for Voices & Lyrics, a night of vibes, tunes, and love all for Jennifer! Join us for an unforgettable in-person evening celebrating the power of voices and lyrics. It's all about sharing stories, songs, and good vibes in honor of Je...Myra DuBois
53two, Manchester
Sunday 12 April - Sunday 19 July 2026
The siren from South Yorkshire, Ms Myra DuBois performs live at 53Two with support from "comedian" Frank Lavender. Rotherham's own renaissance woman, venerated televised personality, energy worker, wellness facilitator, intellectual, and em...XS Malarkey
53two, Manchester
Tuesday 14 April - Tuesday 26 May 2026
XS Malarkey is a not-for-profit comedy club, hosted every week by Toby Hadoke, and eagerly maintained by a group of minions who do his bidding on a regular basis. Despite our low door price, we put on shows with professional comedians and ...BALLAÍ / WALLS
53two, Manchester
Wednesday 15 - Friday 17 April 2026
In Belfast, everyone knows some stories aren't told. Some people aren't found. Some names you never learn. Some secrets stay buried. Set against the backdrop of Belfast, 1969, this powerful one-woman play follows a young woman reliving the ...Iain Lee - Impostor Syndrome
53two, Manchester
Sunday 19 April 2026
TV's Iain Lee invites you to commemorate his 30 years in showbusiness. He used to have impostor syndrome, believing he didn't deserve his success. Now at 52, Iain is starting to question his long held belief and consider the possibility tha...Stand Up For Gaza
53two, Manchester
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Stand up For Gaza is a night of stand up comedy which will raise funds to be sent directly to people in Gaza. Come and join us at a fun night for a worthy cause. Many leading comedians are giving their time for free to support this cause. F...Jain Edwards
53two, Manchester
Thursday 30 April 2026
Join award-winning comedian and viral sensation Jain Edwards as she brings her sell-out, five star Fringe show to stage. Jain Edwards is an award-winning comedian who isn't like other girls. She's worse. But she's finally ready to Lean In (...A Sudden, Disturbing To Do List
53two, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Phoebe is 28, a journalist, has OCD and is the queen of lists. On her mirror, on the fridge, all over her hands and... everywhere basically. Her favourite lists are: 1) shopping, 2) favourite stationary, 3) least favourite numbers, 4) past ...Funeral Teeth
53two, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Maybe you've lost your marbles... Or maybe you've found the most transformative piece of theatre that you'll see this year. Probably both. Nominated for a London Pub Theatres award in 2025 and debuted to rave reviews, the Succulent girlies ...Paul Campbell - The Lost Tapes of Somerfield
53two, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
As a socially isolated teenager, Paul found solace in the glorious aisles of his favourite branch of the 90s and 00s chain Somerfield. He looks at his obsession with the stores' mood lighting, staff call-out codes and refund policy and shar...One Breath Before The End
53two, Manchester
Wednesday 20 - Friday 22 May 2026
"It's always been the end." The sky's on fire and everything's falling apart. Out of options, inseparable trio Ash, Oliver, and Kieron have retreated to their old childhood hangout to figure out what the plan is - or whether there's even on...Nocturne
53two, Manchester
Saturday 30 May 2026
East of the sun and west of the moon comes a tale of finding your courage and staying true to yourself. ★★★★★ "The musical theatre highlight that came out of nowhere" - Theatre in Brighton (2025) Nocturne is a new original mus...XS Malarkey: Edinburgh Previews with ACTS TBA
53two, Manchester
Tuesday 2 June - Tuesday 28 July 2026
HIya! Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester comedy institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices. Every June and July we dedicate every Tuesday to previewing two full shows from the b...Silent Struggles
53two, Manchester
Sunday 14 June 2026
A play that follows a young Black boy coming out as gay within the Black Christian community. Please note that whilst the drama explores serious and emotional themes, there are also moments of humour throughout. ...The Other Neville
53two, Manchester
Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 June 2026
Imaginatively inspired by England netball legend Tracey Neville, this gripping new one-woman play steps into the shadows of success - where gold medals, grief and game plans quietly collide. It's March 2019. Months after leading the Roses t...
Tides (An Autism Story)
53two, Manchester
Thursday 23 July 2026
Dylan Ward is autistic. He has his own way of thinking and his own way of doing things, but no one seems to understand him. How do you navigate a world which operates on a completely different wavelength to the one that you're on? Follow...Grindr The Opera!
53two, Manchester
Wednesday 5 - Saturday 29 August 2026
Grindr The Opera! puts the most notorious gay hook-up app into the exaggerated world of opera. With musical styles ranging from baroque to contemporary pop, Grindr: The Opera! is a daring, humorous look at the changing landscape of gay rela...The Modern Prometheus
53two, Manchester
Sunday 18 - Monday 19 October 2026
Upcoming medical mogul Victor Frank and his entire immediate circle vanished or were found dead one by one in violent, unexplained circumstances. Tonight, media-dubbed conspiracy theorist Professor R Walton has gathered an audience to tell...How to get to 53two, Manchester
Most Popular Shows and Events at 53two, Manchester
