Must See This Week In Theatre: 3rd December-10th December

The Lion King

The musical that surely needs no introduction, The Lion King finally comes to Manchester after its 13^th year at the Lyseum Theatre, London. The production is said to be one of the most visually stunning of our time, so get down to the Palace and join the Circle of Life!

Runs until March 13^th 2012 at the Palace Theatre

Tickets £22.50-£75

Arabian Nights

The Library Theatre Company’s Christmas show this year is the infamous tale of Arabian Nights. The classic story of a thousand and one stories is staged in the round and promises to be visually stunning!

 Runs from 30^th November until 12^th January 2013 at the Lowry Theatre

Tickets £14.50-£20

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

A musical based on the Bing Crosby film classic, following the success of the record-breaking, sell-out run of 2009. A spectacle that’ll warm any Scrooge-like heart, White Christmas promises to deliver ‘lots of laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written’.

 Runs from the 30^th November to 5^th December

Tickets £24-£45

Peter Pan

The Bolton Octagon’s family festive show this year is the timeless classic we all know and love: Peter Pan. With a talented cast of actor-musicians playing originally composed music, the show is sure to bring out the child in all of us!

 Runs until 12^th January 2013 at the Bolton Octagon

Tickets £9.50-£22