Dick Whittington is here to whisk you away on a rip-roaring adventure! With a trusty cat by his side and his sights set on becoming Lord Mayor, Dick's about to find out that the road to fame is full of twists, turns, and one very bad-tempered rat! Starring comedy royalty Jason Manford and Britain's Got Talent star Ben Nickless, Manchester's Christmas panto in 2026 is sure to be a memorable one, so make sure you're there!

Jellicle Cats come one, come all! Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary feline frolic is back in 2026, coming to you on tour! A production full of musical theatre classics, instantly recognisable costumes, and choreography, and bursting with cat-itude, this iconic show is purrfect for newcomers and old-timers.

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.

Based on the hit Brit-flick, The Full Monty follows a group of unemployed men who decide to try their hand at something very different to pay the bills. Adapted from his screenplay, Simon Beaufoy's play celebrates the 30th anniversary of the film premiere, taking us back to where it all began. Featuring a raft of 90s hits and a story full of humour and heart, The Full Monty only gains relevance in our tough times.

Can you hear the bells? Eight-time Tony and four-time Olivier Award-winning musical smash hit Hairspray spreads its toe-tapping magic across the UK once more during a hotly anticipated regional tour! Based on John Waters' 1988 feature film and the subsequent blockbuster remake starring Zac Efron, Queen Latifah and John Travolta, this effervescent production first wowed audiences in Seattle in the early 2000s, with acclaimed Broadway and West End runs following soon after.

The atmosphere of the Yorkshire Moors come to life in this exhilarating ballet adaptation of Wuthering Heights, as choreographed for the Northern Ballet by David Nixon CBE. Based on Emily Bronte's classic of 19th-century literature, the gothic tale of romance and revenge plays out in a stunning and dramatic performance with original music by Claude-Michel Schonberg (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables) as it follows the unbreakable bond between the orphaned Heathcliff and his foster sister Catherine.