There are still a few days to catch Spend Spend Spend at the Royal Exchange which runs until the 11th January.
It tells the story of working-class Yorkshire lass Viv who won a fortune on the Football Pools in 1961 went on lavish spending-sprees, splashing out on furs, cars, champagne and parties – until it all came crashing down around her.
Addicted to excess and seduced by materialism, Viv takes us through the kaleidoscopic and messy journey of her life. From the two-up two-downs of Castleford to the grandeur of Garforth, to new handbags and husbands, Viv faces the ultimate question: after the champagne stops flowing, can money really buy happiness? This carnivalesque musical comedy is the big-hearted experience everyone needs this festive season.
JB Priestly’s classic thriller An Inspector Calls from at Salford’s Lowry from 7th until the 18th of this month
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation of theatregoers.
At the Palace Theatre on Oxford Road Wicked continues its Xmas runs until the 12th January Tickets and more Info while later this month the theatre welcomes Shen Yun which promises to take you takes you on an extraordinary journey through China’s 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture.
Swan Lake is arguably the world’s most popular ballet, and a timeless tale and it is playing at Manchester’s Opera House later this month.
Prince Siegfried falls in love with Odette, Queen of the Swans, only to be tricked into betraying her by the wicked von Rothbart and his daughter Odile. The thrilling sight of a company of swans dancing in perfect harmony is one of the true delights of classical ballet
HOME on Tony Wilson Way brings Mariupol Drama,a poignant testimony from actors who were sheltering inside the Donetsk Regional Drama Theatre in Mariupol, Ukraine during the tragic events of March 2022
Over at Aviva Studios, there is still time to see David Hockney’s personal journey through 60 years of his art, utilising the extraordinary capabilities of the venue’s vast warehouse space.It runs until the 25th of January with extra tickestnow available
Droylsden’s Little Theatre is putting on Deathtrap between the 13th and 18th January-A struggling playwright invites a young writer to his home to discuss a script, but the meeting spirals into a deadly game of deception and betrayal
Finally something to look forward to in early February
For two nights only, Hope Mill Theatre will be presenting the Tony-Award winning musical, NINE, in concert at Lowry.
Starring Broadway and West End sensation Ramin Karimloo, it tells the story of movie director Guido Conti, who is staring down the barrel of a mid-life crisis and a bad case of creative block.
