WHAT'S ON AT THE STOCKPORT PLAZA, STOCKPORT
What's On at the Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Stockport Plaza opened its grand doors in 1932 as a super cinema and variety theatre - roots it is still proud to boast today. Hosting touring plays, music events, comedians, gigs, musical theatre, dance, murder mysteries, family shows, their own festive pantomime, and cinema screenings, this Grade II listed art deco building has a seating capacity of 1317.
The Plaza currently has two Patrons; Baroness Joan Bakewell DBE, and Dara O’ Briain. Past Patrons include Leslie Phillips CBE, Sabrina, and Sir Ken Dodd. Alongside their main theatre space, The Stockport Plaza also has The Green Room, an intimate cabaret space for 80 guest, with a diverse programme of events.
Productions, shows and events coming up include Jason Manford, Jimmy Carr, Josh Widdicombe, numerous tribue acts, their Christmas panto Aladdin, Breakfast With Santa, Peter Andre in The Very Best Of Frankie Valli, and Dara O' Briain, . See what’s on at The Stockport Plaza below and book tickets online.
Stockport Plaza opened its grand doors in 1932 as a super cinema and variety theatre - roots it is still proud to boast today. Hosting touring plays, music events, comedians, gigs, musical theatre, dance, murder mysteries, family shows, their own festive pantomime, and cinema screenings, this Grade II listed art deco building has a seating capacity of 1317.
The Plaza currently has two Patrons; Baroness Joan Bakewell DBE, and Dara O’ Briain. Past Patrons include Leslie Phillips CBE, Sabrina, and Sir Ken Dodd. Alongside their main theatre space, The Stockport Plaza also has The Green Room, an intimate cabaret space for 80 guest, with a diverse programme of events.
Productions, shows and events coming up include Jason Manford, Jimmy Carr, Josh Widdicombe, numerous tribue acts, their Christmas panto Aladdin, Breakfast With Santa, Peter Andre in The Very Best Of Frankie Valli, and Dara O' Briain, . See what’s on at The Stockport Plaza below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Stockport Plaza, Stockport
What's On at the Stockport Plaza, Stockport
National Production Company - Macbeth
Main Auditorium
Monday 26 - Tuesday 27 April 2027
Set in the murky Dark Ages where love, politics and witchcraft collide, National Production Company presents a full-scale production of the classic tale as portrayed by William Shakespeare with sorcery, ghostly apparitions and spectacular...Dickens Theatre Company - Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Main Auditorium
Tuesday 27 April 2027
 Dickens Theatre Company present an exciting new stage adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's Victorian gothic masterpiece as part of their Revision on Tour programme, which comprises unique stage adaptations of compulsory GCSE texts to...Behind The Scenes Tour - April 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 28 April 2027
Join us for our popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport?s magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear a...TWO
Main Auditorium
Thursday 29 April 2027
Trio Entertainment return with Jim Cartwright's hit comedy play "TWO".  Behind the bar of a northern pub a local Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear to stories of love, Celebration, Loss and despa...The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 30 April 2027
The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra takes you on a musical journey steeped in nostalgia yet bursting with timeless energy. Originating in the late 1960s, the Northern Soul movement was born from a passionate desire by British youths to un...Troy Hawke
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 1 May 2027
 Following The Greeters Guild sellout world tour, 1930's throwback Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping with his new show Never Stop, Never Change! Angry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigate...PINK by Vicky Jackson
Main Auditorium
Friday 14 May 2027
Vicky Jackson's tribute to Pink has been a run-away success and has consistently been her most booked act since 2008. Whilst the Pink tribute show was not her first tribute act, Vicky found herself being compared both physically and vocall...Locomotive For Murder - The Improvised Whodunnit
Main Auditorium
Saturday 15 May 2027
 ★★★★★ - "A first class improvised murder mystery with hilarious performances"- The Reviews Hub Mesdames and Messieurs, may I take your tickets please? Pinch Punch welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whod...Hounds of Love & Orchestra - Classically Kate Bush
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 21 May 2027
A celebration of the music of the iconic Kate Bush which sees the legendary singer-songwriter's eternal, era-defining songs - including Cloudbusting, Hounds of Love, Babooshka, Wuthering Heights and Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) -...Behind The Scenes Tour - May 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 26 May 2027
Join us for our popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport?s magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear a...Beautiful Day: One Night of U2
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 3 June 2027
Get ready for a full-throttle celebration of one of the world?s greatest rock bands. Beautiful Day recreates the electrifying sound and spirit of U2 in a power-packed live production. Expect soaring vocals, explosive energy and stadium-siz...Lipstick On Your Collar
Main Auditorium
Saturday 12 June 2027
Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s...Rita, Sue & Bob Too!
Main Auditorium
Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 June 2027
St Helens' Regal Entertainments Ltd proudly presents the return of the record breaking Adults Only hilarious 1987 cult classic Rita, Sue & Bob Too! Following rave reviews and sold out runs, this outrageous comedy returns to the stage by po...Behind The Scenes Tour - June 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 30 June 2027
Join us for our popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport?s magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear a...Film: Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (Cert 15)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 2 July 2027
This dazzling, whip-smart remake of the 1956 spine-tingler stars Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams and Leonard Nimoy as characters caught in an eerie tale of possession by alien pod-people. Director: Philip Kaufman Cast: Donald Sutherland,...
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 4 July 2027
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London's West End, including multiple appearances at ...Divas Of The World
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 24 July 2027
C.A.M Entertainment brings you DIVAS OF THE WORLD. The show that celebrates the music of some of the best powerhouse vocalists the world has ever seen. Featuring an all female vocal cast and world class live band, the show is packed with h...Behind The Scenes Tour - July 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 28 July 2027
Join us for our popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport?s magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear a...Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys Experience
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 30 July 2027
Sun-soaked, harmony-fuelled and bursting with fresh energy, this is a Beach Boys celebration unlike anything you've seen before.A new generation of world-class musicians brings the legendary California sound roaring back to life with stunn...Behind The Scenes Tour - August 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 25 August 2027
Join us for our popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport?s magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear a...Roy Chubby Brown
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 27 August 2027
Roy Chubby Brown's rude, crude and rip-roaring brand of comedy is world renowned. Performing his own unique style of stand-up since the 190s, Chubby's belly-busting banter has never held back from sharing his outlandish views on news, wom...Scott Bennett
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 1 September 2027
As heard on BBC Radio 4!As a society we love stuff, it's a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We're now struggling to balance these worlds, to fo...The Dr. Hook Songbook
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 17 October 2027
The songs of American country rock band, Dr. Hook, are timeless classics. Who can forget ?Sylvia?s Mother?, ?When You?re in Love With A Beautiful Woman?, ?Sharing the Night Together?, ?Only Sixteen?, ?Sexy Eyes? and ?Cover of the ?Rolling ...Ceri Dupree
Main Auditorium
Wednesday 3 November 2027
Ceri Dupree is the UK's leading Female Impersonator, with his jaw-dropping LIVE impressions of the world's most iconic females from the silver screen in Hollywood and the bright lights of Broadway to the modern day world of pop. "DUPREE S...How to get to the Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Stockport Plaza Frequently Asked Questions
The Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport, SK1 1SP
Car parks near to Stockport Plaza are:
You can also park in Red Rock Car Park.
The nearest train station to Stockport Plaza is Stockport Station. It is approximately an 8 minute walk to the Plaza.
Trains run directly from Piccadilly Station in Manchester to Stockport station.
Stockport Plaza has a capcity of 1317 seats.
Their Green Room cabaret venue holds 80 guests.
Please contact Stockport Plaza directly and their team will be able to help you.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from Stockport Plaza Box Office, they open:
Wednesday - Saturday: 11am – 3.00pm
The Plaza Box Office will also be open for one hour prior to shows and events.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
You can contact the Plaza directly and they will be able to advise you.
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.
For more information on accessibility at Stockport Plaza, you can visit their accessibility page.
Alternatively, please click here for more contact information and Stockport Plaza's access team will be able to answer your questions.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to Stockport Plaza, please click here for more contact information.
If you have lost an item during a visit to Stockport Plaza, click here to contact the venue.
Stockport Plaza have the Plaza Cafe attached to the venue which is open Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 3pm.
For evening food, there are plenty of great places to eat in Manchester and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Manchester Restaurant site here!
Stockport Plaza have the Plaza Cafe attached to the venue.
Manchester is full of great bars and pubs and some decent ones close to the venue. 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 Stockport
If you need further information about your visit to Stockport Plaza, click here to visit their website or contact The Plaza's team directly.
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