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Best Shows from 5 October - 5 December

in Manchester

Chicago at Manchester Palace Theatre

Chicago

Start the car, I know a whoopie spot - Chicago is back! Join Roxie and her merry murderesses as they battle for fame and freedom in this satirical look at the world of celebrity and justice. Set in the roaring twenties, Chicago has everything you want from a musical, sex, murder, and good old razzle-dazzle that has you intoxicated from start to finish.

Wicked at Manchester Palace Theatre

Wicked

Forget all that you know about The Wizard of Oz and be transported once again to the magical land of Oz! This time, however, the action takes place way before the arrival of Dorothy and her pooch Toto. THIS is the story of two magically inclined women, one blonde, and one green of skin - and their coming-of-age as the forces of good and (perceived) 'wicked'. Discover this incredible musical phenomenon, based on the critically acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, which explores the foundation of the Oz legend, of what made Glinda and Elphaba become the icons of good and bad, and whether all is what it appears to be in later stories.

Blood Brothers at Manchester Palace Theatre

Blood Brothers

Surpassing over 10,000 performances on London's West End (that's an incredible 24 years of shows), Willy Russell's Blood Brothers is safely one of the UK's favourite musicals. Now, courtesy of Bill Kenwright Limited, the legendary hit takes to the road this year on tour, bringing the emotional tale of two brothers torn asunder by fate to you. Including modern classics such as 'Tell Me It's Not True', 'Marylin Monroe' and 'Bright New Day' among many more, discover once more (or for the first time) the heartwrenching yet uplifting journey that is this special show.

Grease at Manchester Palace Theatre

Grease

The ultimate teen dream is back and better than ever in this fantastic production speeding its way to you! Direct from Leicester's Curve Theatre, the story of Sandy and Danny has never been more thrilling - or more glamourous! Directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, expect to hear all your favorites including 'Sandra Dee', 'Greased Lighting' and 'Hopelessly Devoted To You' as a new year at Rydell High beckons. Pompadours and poodle skirts optional!

Only Fools and Horses - The Musical at Manchester Opera House

Only Fools and Horses - The Musical

After quite a few years since we bid farewell to Del Boy, Rodney and the gang from Peckham, the disaster-prone fortune finders are back, but this time in a hilarious stage musical! Based on the hit TV show, enjoy your favourite characters like never before as this hit show takes to the road in the winter of 2024/25!

The Book of Mormon at Manchester Palace Theatre

The Book of Mormon

'The greatest time of a Mormon kid's life is his mission,' sings Elder Kevin Price, but things are not as the handsome and pious Elder Price predicted when he's sent to...UGANDA! From Trey Parker and Matt Stone, four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of South Park, enjoy this utterly hilarious Broadway musical about a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that's about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.