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Review: Black Superhero
24th April 2023

Review: Black Superhero

Black Superhero, starring Dyllón Burnside, is an epic exploration into intersectional identity and what it means to be both Black and queer
Review: The Time Machine
23rd April 2023

Review: The Time Machine

The Time Machine is a fun, frivolous and unfaithful adaptation of H. G. Wells’ sci-fi novella
Review: Nadiya & Kai – Once Upon a Time
21st April 2023

Review: Nadiya & Kai – Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time, in a land far away, Nadiya and Kai brought sass, sequins and spectacles to the Bridgewater Hall!
Review: Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror
21st April 2023

Review: Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror

Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror tells a devastating tale whilst showcasing the most dazzling disabled talent
Review: Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
21st April 2023

Review: Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is one big party that lives up to its reputation as the world’s most successful rock’n’roll musical
Review: The Beekeeper of Aleppo
19th April 2023

Review: The Beekeeper of Aleppo

The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a beautiful but disappointing adaptation of Christy Lefteri’s novel
Disney celebrates 100 years of music and memories with a UK arena tour
18th April 2023

Disney celebrates 100 years of music and memories with a UK arena tour

Disney 100: The Concert is touring the UK to mark 100 years of The Walt Disney Company, with Strictly star (and Disney super-fan) Janette Manrara as host
Manchester Opera House invites you to rave on
15th April 2023

Manchester Opera House invites you to rave on

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, which previously toured the UK for a record-breaking 5 years, is on the road again – with a short stint at Manchester Opera House
Review: Family Tree
15th April 2023

Review: Family Tree

Mojisola Adebayo’s Family Tree unburies the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells transformed the trajectory of medical research.
Review: Mother Goose
7th April 2023

Review: Mother Goose

Mother Goose, starring Sir Ian McKellen and John Bishop, is so wholesome and funny that even those of us who don’t like pantos will enjoy it

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Review: The Bodyguard
5th April 2023

Review: The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard has returned to the Palace Theatre, with Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton proving herself to be a super skilled vocalist
Live review: Ariana DeBose did the thing at the London Palladium
3rd April 2023

Live review: Ariana DeBose did the thing at the London Palladium

Ariana DeBose played her first solo concert at the London Palladium – and yes, she did the thing!
Review: Bonnie & Clyde
3rd April 2023

Review: Bonnie & Clyde

Bonnie & Clyde is a beautiful, sociopolitical musical that is finally getting the recognition it deserves
Review: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
1st April 2023

Review: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a frustrating theatre-going experience which takes big swings but, more often than not, misses its mark
Ride through the air on a very fine gander to The Lowry
27th March 2023

Ride through the air on a very fine gander to The Lowry

Mother Goose comes to The Lowry for the penultimate stop of its UK tour, starring Sir Ian McKellen, John Bishop, and Anna-Jane Casey
Musicals of Manchester: April
26th March 2023

Musicals of Manchester: April

Find out what musicals are coming to Manchester this April!
Manchester International Festival is back (with polkadots and footballs)
26th March 2023

Manchester International Festival is back (with polkadots and footballs)

Manchester International Festival is back, with a play starring Maxine Peake, a residency by Janelle Monáe, a new exhibition by Yayoi Kusama, and much more!
Palace Theatre Manchester hires a bodyguard (and a Pussycat Doll)
26th March 2023

Palace Theatre Manchester hires a bodyguard (and a Pussycat Doll)

The Bodyguard visits Palace Theatre Manchester as part of its third UK tour, starring Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton
Review: My Fair Lady
25th March 2023

Review: My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady, which bows out at Palace Theatre Manchester, attempts to ‘correct’ the sexism in a sumptuous delight
My Fair Lady is the most ‘loverly’ production I have ever seen
25th March 2023

My Fair Lady is the most ‘loverly’ production I have ever seen

My Fair Lady at the Palace Theatre made me want to dance, dance, dance all night