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Disney on Ice: In conversation with Katrina Lopez
2nd November 2022

Disney on Ice: In conversation with Katrina Lopez

Katrina Lopez talks to The Mancunion about her love of Disney as a child and making other children’s dreams come true
Jacob Fowler: From Since September to Cinderella this November
2nd November 2022

Jacob Fowler: From Since September to Cinderella this November

Ahead of the European premiere of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella at Hope Mill Theatre, Jacob Fowler discusses his career so far
Review: UoM Musical Theatre Society autumn showcase
1st November 2022

Review: UoM Musical Theatre Society autumn showcase

UoM’s very own Musical Theatre Society’s Autumn Showcase assembled snippets from the outstanding shows performed last academic year
Review: The Black Blues Brothers
1st November 2022

Review: The Black Blues Brothers

The Black Blues Brothers showed off their vast acrobatic skill in their not-so Blues show at The Lowry
Palace Theatre Manchester feels the love
1st November 2022

Palace Theatre Manchester feels the love

After a two-year postponement, The Lion King is coming to the Palace Theatre for a four-and-a-half-month residency
AO Arena freezes over
1st November 2022

AO Arena freezes over

Disney on Ice presents Dream Big visits AO Arena as part of its UK tour
The Lowry redeems itself
1st November 2022

The Lowry redeems itself

The Shawshank Redemption visits The Lowry for the penultimate stop of its UK tour
Head to The Lowry with your Friends
1st November 2022

Head to The Lowry with your Friends

Friendsical: A Musical Parody stops by The Lowry for the final stop of its UK tour with special guest appearances, including Louise Redknapp
Hope Mill Theatre is throwing a ball
31st October 2022

Hope Mill Theatre is throwing a ball

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella flies into Hope Mill Theatre for its European Premiere
The Lion King: Preview event
31st October 2022

The Lion King: Preview event

Ahead of The Lion King’s stellar four-month residency at the Palace Theatre, Disney held an intimate preview event at Sonata Piano & Cabaret Lounge

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Musicals of Manchester: November
28th October 2022

Musicals of Manchester: November

Find out what musicals are coming to Manchester this November!
Royal Exchange Theatre lets the right one in just in time for Halloween
28th October 2022

Royal Exchange Theatre lets the right one in just in time for Halloween

A stage adaptation of Jon Ajvide Lindqvist’s Let the Right One In is playing at the Royal Exchange Theatre this spooky season
Review: The Greatest Love of All
27th October 2022

Review: The Greatest Love of All

The Greatest Love of All, a tribute to Whitney Houston starring Belinda Davids, had everyone at The Lowry dancing with somebody
Review: Jersey Boys
21st October 2022

Review: Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys, a jukebox musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, explores the balance of complex relationships with toe-tapping music
Review: Blood Brothers
21st October 2022

Review: Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers lived up to its name as the “Standing Ovation Musical” at The Lowry
The Lowry goes blue for Black History Month
21st October 2022

The Lowry goes blue for Black History Month

The Black Blues Brothers, a carnivalesque tribute to The Blues Brothers, is poignantly ending its run at The Lowry in Black History Month
Live review: Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
19th October 2022

Live review: Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Audra McDonald, the most decorated star in Broadway history, graced audiences at the London Palladium for a rare UK appearance
Review: Daniel Howell – We’re All Doomed
19th October 2022

Review: Daniel Howell – We’re All Doomed

YouTube star Daniel Howell brings his latest tour to the Bridgewater Hakl, exploring themes of mental health, sexuality, and the climate crisis, with a musical number for a good measure
Review: The Time Traveller’s Wife
18th October 2022

Review: The Time Traveller’s Wife

The musical adaptation of Time Traveller’s Wife had its world premiere at Storyhouse, ahead of a West End transfer
Walk Like a Man to Manchester Opera House
18th October 2022

Walk Like a Man to Manchester Opera House

Jersey Boys, the jukebox musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, is coming to Manchester Opera House