Must See This Week In Theatre: 15th October-22nd October

Light-Hearted Intercourse

Light-Hearted Intercourse has its world premiere this week after being unearthed from Bill Naughton’s (Bolton’s most famous playwright) archives and being brought to life by director David Thacker. The play looks at a young couple in the 1920s adjusting to married life whilst keeping secrets from their pasts from each other.

Runs until 3^rd November at The Bolton Octagon. Tickets £9.50-£15.50

Dolly Parton – 9 to 5 The Musical

Written by the buxom bombshell herself, 9 to 5 begins its UK tour in Manchester this week. The story follows  office workers Violet, Judy and Doralee as they turn the tables on their sexist, bigoted boss.

Runs until 20^th October at the Manchester Opera House. Tickets £15-£42

Afrovibes 2012

Touring African festival, Afrovibes comes to The Contact Theatre for a week of contemporary performance. Containing dance, theatre, spoken word and music events, Afrovibes promises to be ‘thought-provoking, challenging and stimulating’.

Runs until 20^th October at The Contact Theatre.

Ticket prices vary

Borderline Vultures

An interactive, 360-degree experience taking place in a ‘secret Salford location’ , exploring communication where there is no common language. Performed as part of the InOnTheAct festival.

Runs until 28^th October at The Lowry Theatre

Student Tickets £10

Between You and Me

Performed by Performing Arts students from The University of Salford, Between You and Me is an interactive interaction between the audience and the characters of Charles Dickens and his Manchester-born peer Harrison Ainsworth. Inspired by images and ideas of plotting, haunting, the macabre, and the grotesque, the piece will undoubtedly be an exciting experience.  Performed as part of the InOnTheAct festival.

Runs 20^th to 21^st October at The Lowry Theatre

Tickets £5 or free on the 21st.