Tim Firth and Gary Barlow bring their fresh interpretation of the nationally adored Calendar Girls to the Lowry

Directed by Walter Meierjohann, HOME presents Inkheart as its first Winter showcase

As part of the Drama Society’s latest ‘Autumn Showcase’, Monique Touko presents her adaption of the Orwell classic Animal Farm

Nigel Williams’ stage adaptation of William Golding’s modern classic Lord of the Flies comes to the Lowry

Inkheart is HOME’s first Christmas production since its grand opening earlier this year

As part of the Drama Society’s 2015 Autumn showcase, The Pit sets the scene of a dystopian construction site

Paul Foot’s stand up makes for an uncomfortable watch with a few good moments

The Christmas period has been thoroughly introduced after a great performance of Miracle on 34th Street at the Manchester Opera House

The English National Ballet’s Lest We Forget brings a poignant reflection on World War I to Manchester’s Palace Theatre

Wish List by Katherine Soper was announced as the winner of Bruntwood’s prize for playwriting 2015

With a cast and orchestra made up of over 40 members, Gordon Greenberg’s Guys and Dolls comes to Manchester’s Palace Theatre

Adapted by Stockport born Simon Stephens, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time comes to the Lowry Theatre

British theatre performances are welcoming up to two million live viewers from cinemas across the world thanks to a creative ‘live viewing’ platform

Alan Carr takes on trip advisor, northern delicacies, and nostalgic cultural references at Manchester’s Apollo

Musical classic Jersey Boys comes to Manchester’s Opera House

Blanche McIntyre brings her interpretation of Ted Hughes’ concise translation of The Oresteia to Manchester’s HOME

Just For Graphs erred on the side of simplicity, but provided an entertaining night of comedy and nerdity

Paul Kerryson’s Hairspray comes to Manchester’s Palace Theatre

Edinburgh Festival Fringe and forensic science success Colin Cloud is coming to the Lowry

Award winning director Blanche McIntyre directs HOME’s Ted Hughes’ adaption of classic greek drama The Oresteia