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12th February 2013

Must See: 11th – 18th February

What’s on this week in local theatre
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Dancing with the Orange Dog

Using theatre, dance, music, artwork, photography and animation this is a ‘quirky tale’ about the nature of stories and story telling.

Runs 15th-16th February at The Lowry. Tickets £10.  

 

Be Like Water

Following his critically acclaimed debut Hetain Patel brings his latest piece to the North.  This is an exploration of culture and identity using video projection and live music.

Runs 14th-15th February at the Contact Theatre. Tickets £6.

 

The Lion King

The much loved musical has had its run extended in Manchester, now running until late April due to many of the performances selling out at high rates. Offering a performance which ‘explodes with glorious colours and stunning effects all set to the enchanting rhythms of Africa’.

Runs until 20th April at The Palace Theatre. Tickets £20.


More Coverage

Hedda review: A misguided imitation of Ibsen’s masterpiece

Contact hosts Here to There Productions’ for a version of Hedda Gabler that is almost as painful as a genuine gunshot wound

My Beautiful Laundrette review: Nationalism, racial tensions, and political turmoil

Lacking a fresh political perspective, entertaining with classic tunes and compelling design, My Beautiful Laundrette takes stage at The Lowry

Come From Away press launch: A community show for Christmas

A special preview of The Lowry’s non-Christmassy Christmas show inspired by remarkable true events from 9/11

Brilliantly slick and thoroughly enjoyable: UMMTS ‘Alice by Heart’ review

You would have to be mad as a Hatter to not enjoy this Wonder-ful performance by UMMTS