Another panto in Manchester? Oh yes, it is! This winter, Sherwood Forest is welcoming Jason Manford and Ben Nickless in a classic panto reimagining of Robin Hood, the tale of Nottingham's famous heroic outlaw. March along with the Merry Men as this rip-roaring comedy shoots its arrow across Manchester this winter!

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It's London's biggest hit with 88 Five-Star reviews, making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony Award-winning musical on Broadway! The year is 1943 and right now we're losing the war. Luckily, we're about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse.

Get in, losers; we're going on tour! Tina Fey brought the Burn Book to the West End in the Summer of 2024, shortly after, a $105 million-grossing movie was made - and it was like, totally fetch! Now the 12-time Tony nominated musical, which features a Book by Fey, music from Jeff Richmond, lyrics from Legally Blonde's Nell Benjamin and direction from Book of Mormon's Casey Nicholaw invites you to join Cady Heron once again as she heads from the wilds of Africa to the wilds of high-school across the UK...this time with songs!

Discover a world of wonder and enchantment at Manchester Cathedral with Luminiscence. A dazzling immersive celebration of light, sound, and story, prepare to be transported by breathtaking 360 visuals that map a vibrant canvas on the stone walls of this great building, supported by live music and storytelling.

The Queens are back - and they're taking on the rest of the UK! With five Olivier award nominations and a 2022 Tony Award for Best Original Score, this vibrant take on British history has dazzled both the West End and Broadway! Henry VIII's hunt for an heir and his love of beheadings has made him one of the most famous monarchs in Britain's history, with the tale of his six unfortunate wives the stock of any school history lesson. Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Six tells the story of these women via a brand-new musical!

An adaptation of one of the most popular Australian movies of all time, Priscilla Queen of The Desert is the hilarious and uplifting story of a trio of drag queens and the chaos they cause as they take to the road for a one-off gig in a remote town in the outback. Filled with humour, heartwarming moments and fantastic disco tunes, this is one trip you'll want to hitch a ride on. Don't miss out as Priscilla parks up at a theatre near you on this much anticipated new tour!

Step right up and enjoy the story of circus impresario Phineas Taylor Barnum, otherwise known as PT. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth. From humble beginnings to his famed partnership with James Bailey, Barnum traces his career, life, and relationships as he strives to create the world's most spectacular circus.

The ultimate feel-good musical is heading on a brand new UK tour, bringing the sunny climes of Greece to you in 2025! The ABBA-tastic jukebox musical that started it all back in 1999, Mamma Mia! tells the story of single mum Donna and her daughter Sophie as the latter plans a scheme to find out who her real dad is before her wedding. With some of the Swedish pop group's most beloved songs including 'Dancing Queen','I Have A Dream','Super Trouper' and many more to groove to, discover for yourself why Mamma Mia! remains a firm favourite both in the West End and around the world.

Dearest Gentle Reader, the ton is abuzz with the exciting news, the hunt for the Queen's new diamond has been a rousing success, and our good friends at fever are celebrating with a candlelit night of the finest music that society has to offer. Join the esteemed string ensemble as they lead you through the glorious melodies from Netflix and Shondaland's smash hit Bridgerton. After all, why settle for the television show when one can have the live experience?

Don't miss your chance to see this heartfelt musical love letter to the late, great soul goddess Whitney Houston. The Bodyguard tours the UK, taking its incredible music and unforgettable songs to YOU! Based on the hit TV film, The Bodyguard is a story of love and second chances, set to timeless Whitney Houston hits like Queen of the Night, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, and of course, I Will Always Love You.

Premiering for the first time on stage, Single White Female is a contemporary adaptation of the gripping psychological thriller that became a 90s cult classic! Inspired by John Lutz's best-selling novel and the film that followed, this new production brings the story into the digital age, where social media makes our personal connections both more accessible and more perilous than ever. Adapted by writer and broadcaster Rebecca Reid and starring Kym Marsh (Coronation Street), the play offers a fresh take on the story, reflecting the anxieties of modern life where privacy is elusive.

You may not recognize his name, but you will know his work! As the celebrated composer for some of Studio Ghibli's most enchanting animated movies, Joe Hisaishi is a master of the soundtrack using a fusion of European classical, Japanese traditional, ambient electronic and minimalist music to conjure up the wonderful worlds of My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away and more, creating a nostalgic and whimsical sound. Presented by fever, this candlelit concert features a raft of Hisaishi's best works for Ghibli, played by an accomplished string quartet.

Meastro of the movies, Hans Zimmer has been responsible for some of the most celebrated film scores of the last few decades. Be it setting the scene in Gotham for Batman to duke it out with his latest foe, zooming into space with Interstellar, or recreating the adventure of the seven seas with the Pirates of the Caribbean, Zimmer has done it all. Don't miss this thrilling concert experience from our friends at fever, presenting some of the composer's greatest hits in an unforgettable candlelit experience.

The delightful farming simulator Stardew Valley has captured the hearts of gamers everywhere since its launch in 2016. The success is as much down to its relaxing ambiance and peaceful, quietly stirring music, composed by the game's sole creator and programmer Eric Barone, aka ConcernedApe. After a much-lauded chamber orchestra tour in 2024, Barone is back with an extended event for 2025/2026, where a 35-piece symphony orchestra will take you back to the Valley for yet another wonderful concert experience, showcasing the game's best music and memorable scenes for all new farmers!

Be a part of the jury and decide the course of justice in this unique piece of immersive theatre! Brought to life by a whole host of exceptional performers, The Jury Experience invites you to step into the courtroom and challenge your preconceptions through a dramatic, morally complex case. Are you up to the task? Book now to find out.

Are you someone who loves singing along to the soundtracks of your favourite musicals? Well now you can do it at the theatre with a crowd of others! Massaoke - Sing The Musicals is an unforgettable karaoke experience, in which a live band and character vocalists perform the songs on stage, while you and the rest of the audience sing your hearts out, along to the karaoke-style lyrics projected on a big screen! Featuring the music of hit musicals Mamma Mia, Grease, Les Mis, The Greatest Showman, Rocky Horror Show, The Jungle Book and many more!