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Packed with humour, heart, HERE & NOW – THE STEPS MUSICAL is a lively, nostalgic jukebox show that will delight long-time Steps fans and win over newcomers.

With a career spanning 25 years, over 22 million records sold, and one of pop’s strongest back catalogues, it’s surprising it has taken two decades for a musical based on the songs of British group Steps to reach the stage.

But fans need wait no longer, as HERE & NOW – TH...

The cast of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Photo Credit: Tristram Kenton

With stunning performances, dazzling visuals, and timeless songs, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT remains a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT makes a welcome return to Manchester this week as part of its UK tour.

Originally written as a school production, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZIN...

The cast of HERE WE GO AGAIN. Photo Credit: Hugo Glendinning

Despite a slightly wobbly script, HERE YOU COME AGAIN is a glittery, feel-good jukebox musical with a heart as big as Dolly Parton’s wig collection.

If you’re expecting harps and halos, think again. This guardian angel arrives in a cascade of sequins, towering platinum wigs, and a Tennessee twang sharp enough to cut through heartbreak...

The cast of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical. Photo Credit: Pamela Raith

NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL is a fun, nostalgic jukebox musical packed with 1980s hits, strong performances, lively choreography, and plenty of laughs.

Ah, the 1980s – a time when every hairbrush doubled as a microphone, ra-ra skirts were all the rage, and you could dream of being anything you wanted to be...

The cast of CALAMITY JANE. Photo Credit: Mark Senior

A whip-cracking production of CALAMITY JANE at Manchester’s Opera House delivers infectious energy, stunning performances, and lively choreography, making it a feel-good musical triumph.

It’s a cold, wet evening in Manchester but inside the Opera House there’s a whip cracking staging of CALAMITY JANE with an ensemble cast who are more than up to the job of taking the audience on a feel good tale of romance; well, eventually.

Jamie Wilson’...

The cast of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL. Photo Credit: Johan Persson

With outstanding performances, superb orchestration, and stunning visuals, BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL is a must-see production that perfectly captures the essence of live theatre.

Another world premiere launches from our great city of Manchester: this time, “it’s Burlesque”.
There are truly no words to describe how phenomenal this new musical is, but here goes…

The 2010 movie musical burst onto screens with an all-star cast incl...

Elena Dee carries Ellen Kent’s pressure-filled production of Madama Butterfly with a charged performance that shoulders every scene of Puccini’s iconic 1904 opera.

Disowned by her family for rejecting her community and religion, Cio-Cio-San also known as Butterfly, envisions a better life as a devoted wife to an American naval officer through an arranged marriage.

The Opera House audience is transported into the 15-year-old Butterfly’s world as the geisha is swallowed by an elaborate set d...

Michael Praed as Julian Marsh in 42ND STREET. Photo Credit: Johan Persson

Driven by its talented cast, showstopping tap sequences and fresh direction, 42ND STREET solidifies its place as a beloved classic in the world of musical theatre.

Few shows can boast the spectacle of 42ND STREET, and the latest touring production at Manchester’s Opera House is no exception...

The cast of ANNIE UK Tour 2023. Photo Credit: Paul Coltas

Aided by its colourful set, inspired choreography and incredible cast performance, ANNIE stands the test of time.

Slowly approaching its 50th year onstage after opening in New York in 1977, the beloved ANNIE returns to Manchester’s Opera House every bit as bright and joyful as ever.

Written by Thomas Meehan and featuring classic songs TOMORROW and IT’S THE HARD KNOCK LIFE, it centres on the titular character of Annie, an orphan who seeks...

With its beloved characters and exceptional cast performances, SHREK THE MUSICAL exudes the same rewatchable charm as the films.

You don’t need a magic mirror to predict the delight that SHREK THE MUSICAL’s live adaptation will bring to younger audiences, but its humdrum soundtrack may dim its shine for the big kids amongst them.

Pushing back on the familiar fairy-tale tropes and romanticised themes around true love, SHREK THE MUSICAL brings the 2001 animation to life with an honest take o...