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.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
The MGM Story - The Magic of the Musical
Hope Mill Theatre
Thu 4 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)
Hope Mill Theatre
Wed 24 Jun - Sun 5 Jul 2026
In Pour Taste - A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience
Hope Mill Theatre
Tue 28 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
Sleeping with Beauty - One Little Prick
Hope Mill Theatre
Thu 3 - Wed 23 Dec 2026
Flop - The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals
Hope Mill Theatre
Fri 4 - Sun 6 Sep 2026
What's On at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
The MGM Story - The Magic of the Musical
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 June 2026
A Musical Celebration of the Hollywood Hit Factory. Transporting audiences through the history of musical theatre's golden age, The MGM Story dives into the tale of how the Hollywood studio nurtured the talent of stars that were to include ...TOSCA
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 June 2026
Tosca ? A woman cornered by patriarchy and politics who takes control in the only way the world allows her. Originally set in Rome in June 1800, this production reflects on 1940?s Italy at a time of political uncertainty and the rise of fas...Pride and Prejudice
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 18 - Sunday 21 June 2026
Hope Mill Theatre?s Amateur Dramatic Company are BACK with their first ever play?Pride and Prejudice, a delightful stage adaptation by?Andrew Davies, best known for the iconic 1995 BBC television version of?Pride and Prejudice?by?Jane Auste...Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 24 June - Sunday 5 July 2026
HER Productions return in 2026 with Unseemly Shakespeare, taking on the Bard's ultimate romantic comedy: 'Twelfth Night'. Shipwrecked and separated from her twin, Viola washes ashore in Illyria. Disguising herself as the suave Cesario, she...Matilda Jr. The Musical
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Friday 10 - Sunday 12 July 2026
Come and join Hope Mill Theatre School for their annual summer produciton. Join Matilda as she gets to grips with life at her new school and gets the better of the school headmistress Miss Trunchbull.A show for all the family!...Embrace presented by Glitter Bloke
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 14 July 2026
Glitter Bloke present Embrace, an intimate, darkly tender exploration of queer connection, where desire gives way to vulnerability, and humour sits alongside unease. Five gay strangers. One orgy. A night that promises everything. They arr...The Bob Ross Effect
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 15 July 2026
A happy little show about the big things in life. Artist, animal-lover and unlikely sex symbol Bob Ross brought art to millions through his TV phenomenon, The Joy of Painting. 30 years on from his death, The Bob Ross Effect is a...In Pour Taste - A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 28 July - Saturday 1 August 2026
Two of Melbourne's fastest-rising and extravagantly overdressed comedians, Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh, will be joined by an illustrious wine expert to guide you through tasting five wines and at least five jokes. Everyone from savvy...Flop - The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Friday 4 - Sunday 6 September 2026
The virtuosic Arthur Hull performs the updated version of FLOP! - the musical cabaret inspired by some of Broadway's least loved musicals. FLOP! features the best songs from the worst musicals - a motley assortment of the misunderstood...Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Monday 14 September 2026
Following his performance of Jarman, Mark Farrelly's hugely acclaimed solo play depicts Quentin Crisp at two phases of his extraordinary life: alone in his Chelsea flat in the 1960s, certain that life has passed him by, and thirty years ...The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 15 September 2026
Mark Farrelly (Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope, Howerd's End, Jarman) presents his riveting, kinetic solo show portraying one of the great English writers of the inter-war years. Patrick Hamilton was a dazzling success in his twenties, producin...Jarman: The Story of Derek Jarman
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 16 September 2026
 A mighty spirit is about to reawaken. Yours. Derek Jarman: film-maker, painter, gardener at Prospect Cottage, gay rights activist, writer... his influence remains as strong as it was on the day he died in 1994. But his story, one of the ...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)Â 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
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
The MGM Story - The Magic of the Musical
Hope Mill Theatre
Thu 4 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)
Hope Mill Theatre
Wed 24 Jun - Sun 5 Jul 2026
In Pour Taste - A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience
Hope Mill Theatre
Tue 28 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
Sleeping with Beauty - One Little Prick
Hope Mill Theatre
Thu 3 - Wed 23 Dec 2026
Flop - The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals
Hope Mill Theatre
Fri 4 - Sun 6 Sep 2026