Hope Mill Theatre held a launch event for the first UK-built production of Lizzie, a “true crime punk rock musical” based on the life of American axe murderer Lizzie Borden

It’s Mean Girls but dark… Expect the unexpected at the Palace Theatre

With Heathers in Manchester, The Mancunion sits down with Eliza Zavou. We spoke about musical theatre, her character (Heather Duke), and the pressures of starring in a show with such a passionate fan base

Heathers the Musical returns to the Palace Theatre as part of its second UK tour

The redesigned Shrek UK tour is a monster hit! From extravagant and delicate costumes to energised performances, this theatrical journey is worth a watch.

The Black Pride MCR Extravaganza returned for a third year, now at the much bigger New Century Hall, for a fierce, fabulous celebration of queer Brits of colour

A brand-new production of Shrek is coming to the Opera House, starring Joanne Clifton as Princess Fiona

Find out what musicals are coming to Manchester this August!

Message in a Bottle masterfully uses the rich music of Sting and The Police to tell a heart-wrenching but uplifting story about the international refugee crisis

The Mancunion sits down with the creative team behind yellow corners after two Manchester runs and ahead of its official premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

We sat down with John Patridge, ahead of the brand-new UK tour of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Cruise, which is having its regional premiere in Manchester, is a thrilling rollercoaster ride which addresses countless issues in queer communities past and present.

Sheffield Theatres has revived, reimagined and reclaimed Miss Saigon, de-orientalising the production and giving its Asian characters agency. Joanna Ampil enchants as the first ever female Engineer

Stock Aitken Waterman’s I Should Be So Lucky was launched at The Lawn Club, ahead of its world premiere at Manchester Opera House. Hosted by Jenny Powell, it featured appearances from Pete Waterman OBE and writer Debbie Isitt

Miss Saigon, perhaps the most racially problematic musical, has been revived, reimagined and reclaimed by a mostly Asian creative team at Sheffield Theatres

Matthew Bourne’s Romeo + Juliet is a radical, refreshing and roaring retelling of the most iconic love story of all time. Bourne ditches his usual splendour and creates a production that is minimal and clinical – but just as phenomenal.

In Dreams is an emotional, edifying musical that seamlessly weaves in Roy Orbison’s evocative music. Lena Hall makes the songs her own in a tour-de-force performance.

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a magnificent show that enchants audiences of all ages, from children to their grandparents!

A decade after premiering on the West End, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory visits Palace Theatre Manchester as part of its first ever UK tour.

In Dreams, a jukebox musical based on the music of Roy Orbison, is having its world premiere at Leeds Playhouse, ahead of a Canadian transfer.