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Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight coming soon!
Just AnnouncedNews Desk, October 4th, 2024
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Who doesn't love settling down in front of the television on Christmas day and watching their favourite yuletide film? Our friends at Fever certainly do, and they're putting on a special concert to celebrate the beloved tradition! Be transported to the festive season, as the finest ensemble plays iconic soundtracks, all while surrounded by hundreds of candles. It's simply a must for your Christmastime....
Read more Breaking NewsKitty, October 1st, 2024
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The theatre world mourns one of its brightest stars today after the shocking news of Tony, Grammy, and Olivier winner Gavin Creel's passing aged 48 after a short battle with a rare cancer. A regular face on Broadway and in the West End......
Read more Just AnnouncedNews Desk, September 19th, 2024
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Spectacular, specular! The Broadway and West End smash hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical is now setting out in a UK Tour! A thrilling experience for audiences, this marvellous production is based on the iconic Baz Lurhmann film of the same name and is directed by Alex Timbers, with gorgeously designed by Derek McLane. Evoking the film's Demi-Monde flavour, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a sumptuous experience, from the moment you take your seat!...
Read more Just AnnouncedNews Desk, September 16th, 2024
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Bippity Boppity Boop your way to the Manchester Opera Theatre House and join Cinderella as she goes from rags to riches in this family favourite pantomime. Starring the fabulously wicked Myra DuBois as the evil Stepmother, Pete Firman as Buttons and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist and Olivier-nominated actress Alison Jiear as the Fairy Godmother. With a welcoming dose of glitzy costumes and sets, innuendo's and plenty of audience participation; it's the perfect way to welcome in the festive season!...
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Kevin, April 29th, 2024
A city center that fits all your needs, live music at every corner, and a tram that'll whizz you anywhere in minutes - no wonder they call Manchester a mini-London! It was the birthplace of Oasis, The Stone Roses and The Manchester Tart....
Read more Kevin, August 21st, 2024
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We see it in documented battles waged by real-life suffragettes and activists such as Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth and feel it channeled through our favorite fictional heroines - in the ongoing fight for women's equality....
Read more Scarlet, May 9th, 2023
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The 76th Tony Award nominations have been announced! A total of 38 shows were eligible for nominations, with 27 making the cut. Funny Girl's Lea Michele and previous Tony Winner Myles Frost had the honor of announcing this years nods....
Read more Kitty, August 27th, 2024
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Les Miserables fans will be happy with today's casting as these Les Miz legends return to the show as it heads out on this exciting new arena tour. With Killian Donnely and Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean and Bradley Jaden and Michael Ball ......
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Just AnnouncedNews Desk, August 2nd, 2024
Following sell-out success at the Edinburgh Festival plus subsequent West End Broadway engagements, this hit comedy, written by Joseph Nixon and Ian Shaw (son of Robert) is coming to you on tour. Based on Robert Shaw's own drinking diaries during the shoot, we learn how the trio, fuelled by alcohol and ambition, passed the time bullying, bickering, and bragging while sitting out the interminable delays caused by their Great White co-star....
Read more Just AnnouncedNews Desk, July 26th, 2024
Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical is coming to you. Based on the classic French novel, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and the hit 1999 film, this new musical is a '90s throwback, including the nostalgic hits from the original soundtrack like "Love Fool," "Just A Girl," and, of course, "Bittersweet Symphony." It's just as intoxicating musical as intentionally cruel!...
Read more Just AnnouncedNews Desk, July 23rd, 2024
Manchester Opera House and Runaway Entertainment promise a Knight to remember as they bring this brand new musical adaptation of the titular 2001 film to you in spring 2025! A rollicking adventure that follows William Thatcher on his quest to become the best knight in the Kingdom, this exciting staging is adapted by Brona C. Titley, and will be directed by Rachel Kavanagh, with choreography from Matt Cole. In the words of Titley, the show is set to be "a sexy, silly, jousty, dancey, romance-y, musical extravaganza" that captures the original spirit of the movie for a whole new audience!...
Read more Just AnnouncedNews Desk, July 4th, 2024
It's time to start revving your engines as Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell heads out on a brand new UK tour! This mega-musical extravaganza is based on Meat Loaf's iconic album of the same name and features over 20 of the supergroup's hits, including, "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" and "Heaven Can Wait". Bat Out Of Hell made its West End debut in 2018, where it took London audiences by storm, now it's your turn to have a slice of the action!...
Read more Just AnnouncedNews Desk, May 30th, 2024
Whip-Crack Away! Carrie Hope Fletcher is steppin' into Calamity Jane's cowgirl boots for this brand new tour of the classic musical! A free-wheelin' musical set in the Wild West, the show follows the romance between frontierswoman Calamity and folk hero Wild Bill Hickock, as they work together to restore order to Deadwood City. Soundtracked by toe-tappin' musical numbers like 'It's Harry I'm Planning to Marry' and 'Secret Love', this is one hoedown you don't want to miss!...
Read more Just AnnouncedNews Desk, April 11th, 2024
Making dancing, twirling and somersaulting in heels look easy since it sashayed into London's Adelphi Theatre in 2013, Cindy Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's musical has taken the world by storm with its message of acceptance, a cracking pop-filled score and a dizzying amount of fabulousness. Garnering six Tony and three Olivier awards, let your hair down and step on down for this new tour starring Strictly Come Dancing sensation Johannes Radebe and Grease's Dan Partridge....
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