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Welcome to What’s On! Welcome to a rich, exciting summer and autumn at the Palace and Opera House... It’s a great time to enjoy all Manchester has to offer and we look forward to welcoming you for a fantastic night out at our venues this season! When I arrived as Theatre Director six months ago I wasn’t sure what to expect. Like so many who grew up in the North West, I’d visited these two landmark buildings as a child and, coming back to the city after an absence of 25 years, I couldn’t wait to get inside them again and to meet the audiences and staff who make these theatres what they are today. Without doubt, the greatest thrill is being in a full house at curtain call when 2,000 people get to their feet to show their appreciation for a wonderful evening of live theatre. It’s exhilarating to be part of the electricity shared between audiences and performers on these nights. If you were lucky enough to see Miss Saigon you’ll appreciate the sheer scale of this spectacular musical and the capabilities of our venues. Seeing the work that goes into getting these larger shows onto the stage has been a revelation: the enormous technical demands, the huge mechanics and the numbers of highly skilled people needed behind the scenes who make helicopters fly and transport us from Saigon to America and back again. I watched as over 100 people worked for three days round the clock to put the Miss Saigon set into the Palace – it was an impressive drill – and, just 10 weeks later, it’s back on the trucks and off to Bristol.
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The staff at the Palace and Opera House are one of the most positive and enthusiastic teams I’ve had the privilege to work with. They have a deep love of theatre and the historic theatre buildings we are custodians of, and a great attitude towards supporting each other which I know translates to our visitors. Our audiences are right at the heart of our future plans with new projects across both venues to raise customer service standards and make sure more people across the North West know about the great shows and events we have on. We are also embarking on new ventures with local communities, businesses and artists, as well as working with local partners on some inspiring new events made here in Manchester. Throughout the year we will be unveiling even more fantastic productions, including shows that have never been seen outside London and launch their first UK tour here in Manchester, so watch this space. We look forward to welcoming you soon Sheena Wrigley, Theatre Director
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Rebus The dogged detective is on the case, off the wagon, and can only turn to one man to help him – the person he’s spent his career trying to convict.
Kinky Boots Hot-foot it to one of the funniest and sassiest musicals in town; inspired by true events and the hit film.
What’s On this season From show-stopping musicals to thought-provoking drama, here are a few of our highlights...
An Officer And A Gentleman Let this spectacular production lift you up where you belong.
Matilda Make a stand. Be entertained by the tale of a little girl who decided to do things her way.
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Wicked Oz was around before Dorothy and friends – and its story of love and power is one that can’t be missed.
English National Ballet – Manon Be mesmerised by Manon, a full-blooded ballet of love, luxury and passion.
An Officer And A Gentleman
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Madagascar The Musical
p7
Matilda The Musical
p8
Rock of Ages
p12
Cirkopolis / Oliva Tweest
p13
ENB Manon
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Let It Be
p16
Rebus: Long Shadows
p17
Kinky Boots
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Benidorm
p21
Wicked
p22
Cinderella
p24
Rocky Horror Show
p26
Moscow City Ballet – Romeo & Juliet / Swan Lake
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Saturday Night Fever
p28
Jersey Boys
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Annie
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Les Misérables
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Motown The Musical
p32
The Full Monty / Glengarry Glen Ross
p33
LOL Comedy / The Great British Gatsby – Murder Mystery p34
Cinderella Just announced – Gareth Gates is set to join our Corrie double-act as Prince Charming in this year’s must-see pantomime.
Spirit of the Dance / Dylan Moran
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Special Events
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Live Concerts
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Music Shows
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Palace Theatre – Seating plan and diary
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Opera House – Seating plan and diary
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Creative Learning
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Business Partnerships
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Crossword
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Booking Information
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OPERA HOUSE
MONDAY 13TH – SATURDAY 18TH AUGUST
WORLD PREMIERE OF A BRAND NEW MUSICAL!
Sweeping audiences off their feet, don’t miss An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical, in Manchester for one week only! Based on true events it follows the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere and features a feel-good soundtrack including the hit song Up Where We Belong along with 80s classic anthems: Girls Just Want to Have
Fun, Livin’ On A Prayer, The Final Countdown and more. Let Love Lift You Up! Please be advised An Officer and a Gentleman contains themes of an adult nature and strong language.
MON – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £19.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Mon 13 Aug GROUPS £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu SIGNED Thu 16 Aug 7.30pm CONNECT WITH US
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PALACE THEATRE
TUESDAY 14TH – SATURDAY 18TH AUGUST
STARRING X-FACTOR 2016 WINNER MATT TERRY AS ALEX THE LION. Join Alex (X-Factor 2016 winner Matt Terry), Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. This smash hit musical features all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Matt Terry: Dean Edwards & Michael Wharley Photography
This brand new musical from Dreamworks (Shrek The Musical) will leave audiences with no choice but to ‘move it, move it’!
TUE – SAT 7.30PM WED, THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tue 14 Aug GROUPS £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Tue – Thu plus 1 in 10 tickets free UNDER 16s – £8 OFF TUE – THU THE PERFECT SUMMER HOLIDAY TREAT
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‘EASILY THE STANDOUT MUSICAL OF THE DECADE.’ THE S U N DAY TIMES
Matilda The Musical is the multi award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Photography by Manuel Harlan
Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical, Matilda The Musical visits Manchester this Autumn as part of its first tour across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Ages 5+
MON – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.50 GROUPS £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu SIGNED Tue 30 Oct 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Tue 6 Nov 7.30pm CAPTIONED Tue 13 Nov 7.30pm DISCOUNTS FOR SCHOOLS & UNDER 18s AVAILABLE
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PALACE THEATRE
TUESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER – SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER
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Photography by Manuel Harlan
EDITORIAL
Through a
CHILD’S EYES How Roald Dahl Came to Write Matilda
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In just a few short years, Matilda The Musical has become a phenomenon in musical theatre. Based on the book by Roald Dahl and first staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company in its temporary theatre the Courtyard in 2010, Matilda transferred to London’s Cambridge Theatre the following year and has picked up countless awards since then.
parents and teachers always telling you what to do. He, however, could recall those feelings with visceral accuracy. This was never more apparent than when describing his schooldays. He remembered what it was like to be bullied at boarding school, to be an outsider. He also believed that most children could find their way out of adversity if they used their imagination.
It opened on Broadway in 2013, followed two years later by touring productions in North America and Australia. With book by playwright Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, the show is now embarking on its first tour across the UK and Ireland.
Strangely, as a boy, he was often left to his own devices. His father died when he was three and though he described his mother as ‘the primary influence’ on his own life, many of his boyhood adventures happened while her back was turned. While he was a strong family man, he knew that children were natural survivors. Many of his child characters are orphans and semi-orphans or, even worse, have parents like Mr and Mrs Wormwood.
Here, Donald Sturrock, Roald Dahl’s biographer, looks at the life of the author and how he came to write Matilda: ‘Roald Dahl had many talents. He was an aviator, a spy and an antiques dealer - as well as the author of adult short stories. But it was not until 1958, when he was in his early 40s, that he started writing his first children’s book, James and the Giant Peach. A master of the elegant sentence, Dahl always possessed a mordant wit and a vivid, subversive imagination. He also had a rare gift that many adults found unsettling: he was able to see the world through a child’s eyes. Roald told me once that within 10 minutes of settling down in his little writing hut at the bottom of the garden, he could go back to being 6, 7 and 8 again.
As a writer, Roald was a perfectionist and often went through many drafts of his books. Matilda was no exception. He started writing it when he was 70 and the first draft took him nearly a year to complete. But it was not right. Matilda, for example, was an unattractive character who was eventually killed. ‘I had awful trouble,’ Roald later admitted. ‘The main character, the little girl, kept changing.’ So he went back to the drawing board and rewrote it. When the final version was published, it was an immediate success. Roald died two years later, in 1990, with unfinished stories still left in his writing hut.’
In old age, he often proudly described himself as ‘an infantile geriatric’. Roald thought most adults had forgotten what it was like to be tiny, with
Through a Child’s Eyes, Donald Sturrock’s book, Storyteller: the Life of Roald Dahl, published by HarperPress.
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TUESDAY 25TH – SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER
OPERA HOUSE
‘ABSURDLY ENJOYABLE! IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST.’
Photos from previous production ©Manuel Harlan
NE W Y O R K T I M ES
Here we go again! The hit musical is back in the UK. Rock Of Ages is an LA love story lavished with over 25 classic rock anthems including Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead or Alive and I Want To Know What Love Is. This hilarious musical comedy will have you singing and laughing along with its epic songs played loud and proud by an awesome live band. A global smash with hit seasons on Broadway, London’s West End and Las Vegas and a star-studded movie version, we promise you a night of outrageous rock ‘n’ roll debauchery! Cast includes Zoe Birkett, Kevin Kennedy, Lucas Rush, Jodie Steele and Luke Walsh.
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SAT 6 OCT
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Directed by Dave St-Pierre and Jeannot Painchaud In its dazzling new circus spectacular, Cirkopolis, Montreal-based troupe Cirque Éloize transports us to a retro-futuristic industrial world, inspired by the daring aesthetics of classic films Metropolis and Brazil. Through gravity defying circus arts, dance and theatre, 11 multitalented artists and acrobats tell the story of workers who rebel against the spirit-crushing monotony of the factory-city, challenging its boundaries and re-inventing themselves. Accompanied by an original score and inventive video projections, this show for all ages plunges the spectator into a vibrant, dream-like universe, where the pursuit of our true place in the world reveals its vital importance.
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Oliva Tweest, the world’s first Afrobeats musical, debuted in 2013 in the West End and is back for 2018, revitalised and ready to tour the UK. This spectacular musical follows the ambitions of selfproclaimed ladies man and club-promoter Tobi as he navigates comedic and explosive clashes with women, family tradition and his reawakened conscience. Featuring popular and original Afrobeats songs performed by a live African band alongside high-energy choreography, Oliva Tweest marks the beginning of a new era of musical entertainment.
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OPERA HOUSE
WEDNESDAY 17TH – SATURDAY 20TH OCTOBER
★★★★
‘A LUSTY TALE OF DOOMED LOVE.’ T H E D A I L Y T E L E G RAP H
Kenneth MacMillan’s masterpiece: a full-blooded ballet of love, luxury and passion. The young and naïve Manon is torn between two lives: privilege and opulence with the wealthy Monsieur GM, or innocent love with the penniless student Des Grieux. Wanting it all will be her downfall. Beggars and aristocrats, harlots and courtesans fill the stage to take you from a gambling den in 18th century Paris, to a desolate Louisiana swamp, while English National Ballet Philharmonic soars through the haunting score by Jules Massenet. This is one of British ballet’s most dramatic stories.
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EDITORIAL
English National Ballet’s Manon If you think classical ballet is all tutus and Tchaikovsky, think again. Kenneth MacMillan’s great dramatic ballet,
Jennie Harrington: Dancer
Manon, with a haunting musical score by
‘Manon is a joy to dance: the music is incredibly
Jules Massenet, is a passionately fiery mix
inspiring, and there are many roles for both men
of gambling, glamour and greed.
and women in the company to really get their teeth
So why should you go and see it? Let some of the people who have worked on English National Ballet’s production and know it inside out share their reasons with you. Tamara Rojo: Lead Principal and Artistic Director of English National Ballet ‘Manon is one of the great story ballets: it’s a romantic drama and a morality tale, with passionate choreography and stirring music. It was choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMillan – one of the greatest ballet choreographers of the 20th century. He is the closest thing to Shakespeare we have in ballet; he has such an amazing ability to tell stories. I’m proud that
into. With the costumes, make-up and wigs, you really feel like you embody a character – whether a beggar or a courtesan, you can really commit to telling a story, and bring it all to life in a way that the audience really believes in.’ Julia Richter, Company Pianist ‘You should go and see Manon because it is about life, love, betrayal, power, deception and more. It’s got everything in it! And it’s got the most glorious music – including my most favourite tune in the world, the orchestral version of a song called Ouvre
tes yeux bleus (Open Your Blue Eyes).’ Gavin Sutherland, Music Director of English National Ballet Philharmonic
we’re performing his jewel outside of London:
‘Manon is my favourite ballet of all. It has a special
it’s only the second time in 30 years it’s
place in my heart because it is probably the most
happening, so don’t miss it!’
passionate and theatrical score that was compiled
Gerry Tiernan: Costume Department ‘Manon is one of the most beautifully designed productions we do. It’s got great costumes, with subtle colours and striking shapes, in a very elegant style that really adds to the atmosphere of the ballet. For these performances we have over 100 costumes and 30 wigs being used and the company looks terrific in them.’
in the 20th century. It always delights the audience, the orchestra players and the dancers. You get a big, big story over the time you are sitting in the theatre: it’s a great plot-driven ballet, full of fire and drama, and also wit! Because amidst the deep, meaningful stuff, you have to have moments for a few laughs, and Kenneth MacMillan’s sense of theatre allows for that in the piece. And all that is backed up by one of the most beautiful scores I’ve ever encountered.’
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MONDAY 22ND – SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBER
Come Together and experience the iconic music of The Beatles with Let It Be, the spectacular new concert with over 40 of The Beatles’ greatest songs including Hey Jude and Yesterday. Direct from the West End, this international hit show celebrates the legacy of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band. Relive the rise of The Beatles from their humble beginnings to the heights of Beatlemania with live performances of their hits. Plus experience an amazing reunion concert featuring their later releases; Back in the USSR, Live and Let Die and Here Comes the Sun. ‘A NON-STOP PARADE OF HITS’ – The Daily Telegraph
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★★★★★ TO NY D IBBIN, CAPITAL GO LD
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OPERA HOUSE
TUESDAY 30TH OCTOBER – SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
WATCH THE BRAND NEW STORY COME TO LIFE ON STAGE. Charles Lawson
Ian Rankin
Detective Inspector John Rebus is retired but the shadows of his former life still follow him through the streets of Edinburgh. Whisky helped but now he’s denying himself that pleasure. But when the daughter of a murder victim appears outside his flat, he’s back on the case and off the wagon... Ian Rankin’s Rebus novels have dominated the detective fiction market with the ensuing television series ensuring the detective’s legendary status. Now, alongside award-winning playwright Rona Munro, Ian Rankin is bringing his beloved creation to the stage for the very first time. ‘WORTHY OF AGATHA CHRISTIE AT HER BEST’ – Scotsman
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‘DAZZLING, FABULOUSLY SASSY AND UPLIFTING.’ TIM E OU T
Winner of every major Best Musical award, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Kinky Boots struts into Manchester this November. With songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots takes you from factory floor to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the shoe factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola - a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos. Inspired by true events, this joyous story of Brit grit to high-heeled hit is the ‘FRESHEST, MOST FABULOUS, FEEL-GOOD MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’ – The Hollywood News. The ultimate fun night out for you and your loved ones, book now and let Kinky Boots Raise You Up this November.
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OPERA HOUSE
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MONDAY 12TH NOVEMBER – SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER
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MONDAY 26TH NOVEMBER – SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER
Starring Jake Canuso (Mateo), Janine Duvitski (Jacqueline), Adam Gillen (Liam), Sherrie Hewson (Joyce Temple-Savage), Shelley Longworth (Sam), Tony Maudsley (Kenneth) and Neptune’s Asa Elliott. The world premiere of Derren Litten’s smash hit ITV comedy Benidorm will bring sunshine and smiles to Manchester in the stage debut production of ITV’s award-winning comedy. Litten has now written an all-new set of Alicante escapades for the much-loved cast members as they swap sangria for the stage – after a quick spruce up at the Blow ‘n’ Go!
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‘IT’S THE NEAREST YOU’LL GET TO GOING ON HOLIDAY WITH THE CAST.’ DERREN LITTEN MON – SAT 7.30PM THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Mon 26 Nov GROUPS £4 off per ticket for groups of 6+ Mon – Fri SIGNED Wed 28 Nov 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 29 Nov 7.30pm
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‘SPECTACULAR, WITTY AND SPELLBINDING.’ M AN CHES TER EVEN IN G NEWS
Winner of over 100 international awards, Wicked has cast its spell across the world for more than a decade and returns to Manchester for a final time this Christmas. Wicked, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, flies back to the Palace Theatre, where the acclaimed touring production premiered in September 2013 before travelling to cities across the UK, Ireland, Singapore, the Philippines, China and Switzerland. This Christmas, there’s no place like home as Wicked returns to Manchester, complete with all the spectacle and magic that make this production an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. This engagement, which marks the end of the multi record-breaking tour. ‘WILL SPIRIT YOU AWAY TO A WORLD OF WIZARDRY’ – Warrington Guardian. TUE – SAT 7.30PM (Excl. 25 Dec) SAT & SUN, WED 5, WED 12, WED 19, MON 24, THU 27 DEC, WED 2 & THU 3 JAN MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £20 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tue & midweek mats GROUPS £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Tue – Thu SIGNED Thu 6 Dec 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Tue 11 Dec 7.30pm CAPTIONED Thu 13 Dec 7.30pm
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PALACE THEATRE
TUESDAY 4TH DECEMBER – SATURDAY 5TH JANUARY 2019
THIS CHRISTMAS, THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE...
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With a star cast, laugh-out-loud comedy and stunning special effects, join us at the ball for this year’s must-see family panto! SATURDAY 8TH – SUNDAY 30TH DECEMBER | OPERA HOUSE GO ONLINE FOR PERFORMANCE TIMES | TICKETS FROM £12 KIDS Best offer – £7.50 off (See website for details) | GROUPS Best offer – £18 per ticket for groups of 10+ SIGNED Thu 13 Dec 7pm |
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RELAXED PERFORMANCE Thu 20 Dec 1pm
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INTERVIEWS
Connor McIntyre
Les Dennis
After being on Coronation Street, obviously playing an Ugly Sister is quite different. Were you purposely looking for something more light-hearted for your next role? I wasn’t particularly looking for anything! My great mate Les Dennis offered the idea up and when I heard it, I thought what a great idea. What a perfect antidote to playing Pat Phelan and playing somebody so awful for so many years. It’s a great idea, hopefully it will be great fun and playing to North West audiences – fantastic!
You’ve done a lot of pantos in your time! Can you tell us a bit more about your panto career? My panto career began in Stockport at the Davenport Theatre when I worked with Russ Abbot. It must have been around 1982 and since then I’ve done 21 pantomimes, so I’ve done most of them! I’ve done Cinderella about 5 times and I love this particular show; it’s the classic pantomime and I’m so looking forward to being an Ugly Sister, especially with my other sister who I’m so excited to be related to for the first time!
There’s obviously a history between you and Les from Coronation Street - are you looking forward to working together in something that’s more comical? I very much am, and I’m very much looking forward to learning at the feet of one of the masters. I mean really, Les is very experienced and this is his domain so it will be great fun… for everybody I hope!
How did you react when you found out that you would be working with Connor again? I was really excited about it. I came to see Dick Whittington last year and saw in the back of the programme that Cinderella had been announced and I just remember getting onto Michael Harrison and suggesting it, and they went with it! When they did I was so excited because it’s Michael and Phelan back together, and it’s Michael’s chance to get revenge.
And what are you most looking forward to about panto? Well, it’ll be very different to what I’ve been doing for the last couple of years. A lot of fun, high-energy stuff and I’m learning a lot. It’s the complete counterpoint to Pat Phelan, although I suspect there will be a lot of Pat Phelan references and even the audience will be bringing those. Given the public’s strong reaction to Phelan and the panto announcement, how do you think audiences will react to seeing you live on stage? I think they’ll love it. I think it will be a relief for lots of people to see I’m not actually like that! And I’m sure they will enjoy it. The audience will be getting confused, they will be shouting ‘Michael, he’s behind you!’
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Do you have any fond memories of visiting pantomimes yourself? Pantomime was the first thing that I saw in Liverpool when I was a kid. I saw Tommy Steele in Jack and the Beanstalk. I sat there and I remember thinking that’s what I want to do! I want to be climbing that beanstalk and getting to the top and fighting that giant! So it kind of got me into the business. It was so enjoyable and I think that the actors in panto have a real responsibility because a lot of kids are seeing theatre for the first time and if they love it, they will come back and see other things.
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OPERA HOUSE
WEDNESDAY 9TH – SATURDAY 26TH JANUARY 2019
★★★★★ ‘FRESH, SUBVERSIVE, ESSENTIAL.’ T H E D A I L Y T E L E G RAP H
Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical returns to the UK as part of a sell-out worldwide tour, having now been seen by over 30 million theatregoers.
RICHARD O’BRIEN’S
Directed by Christopher Luscombe and featuring timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the Pelvis-thrusting Time Warp, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It’s an adventure they’ll never forget... ★★★★★ ‘DEVILISHLY NAUGHTY, AND UNDENIABLY FUNNY’ – The Argus, Brighton
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THU 17 – SAT 19 JAN 2019
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ROMEO & JULIET MUSIC: SERGEI PROKOFIEV
SWAN LAKE
MUSIC: PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKY
Moscow City Ballet returns to Manchester with two stunning ballets, each presented in classic Russian style MCB Manc 94x69.5.indd 1 04/05/2018 with full orchestra.
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Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet is the perfect marriage of a powerful dramatic musical score with a passionate love story – every dancer’s dream. Swan Lake is a signature piece of MCB’s repertoire. The epic story of Prince Siegfried and his doomed love for Odette is magnificently brought to life in all its original splendour by Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly familiar score.
ROMEO & JULIET: THU 7.30PM SWAN LAKE: FRI & SAT 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offers – Romeo & Juliet: Half price tickets Thu 17 Jan, Swan Lake: £7 off Fri 18 Jan GROUPS £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Thu & Fri UNDER 16s – £15 THU & FRI
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PALACE THEATRE
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THE FEVER IS BACK! IN A BIG NEW MUSIC AND DANCE SPECTACULAR!
Whilst paying homage to the 1977 John Travolta classic, this new stage version promises more drama, more music and hot new choreography, which is sure to have you dancing in the aisles! Saturday Night Fever tells the story of Tony Manero, who escapes the harsh realities of working-class Brooklyn life when he embarks on a reckless, yet thrilling road to dancing success. Featuring the Bee Gees’ greatest hits including Stayin’
BILL KENWRIGHT BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE ROBERT STIGWOOD ORGANISATION presents
Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Night Fever, Tragedy and More Than a Woman as well as 70s favourites Boogie Shoes, Disco Inferno and many more. Please note this show contains adult themes and strong language.
TUE – SAT 7.30PM WED, THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £13 Based on the Paramount/RSO Film and the story by Nick Cohn Adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oakes
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PALACE THEATRE
TUESDAY 29TH JANUARY – SATURDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2019
★★★★★
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MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
The internationally-acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys is working its way back to Manchester! This smash hit musical has won 57 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound and sold 100 million records worldwide. Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more, Jersey Boys is an unforgettable story full of heart and humour. ‘SHEER MUSICAL RAZZMATAZZ’ – The Sunday Express. MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £18 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off per ticket GROUPS £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu SIGNED Thu 7 Feb 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Tue 12 Feb 7.30pm CAPTIONED Thu 14 Feb 7.30pm SENIORS – £20 OFF WED MATS
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OPERA HOUSE
★★★★
‘LAVISH ESCAPISM.’ T H E D A I L Y T E L EG RAP H
A GLORIOUS REVIVAL THE TIMES
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Direct from the West End, Annie comes to Manchester! Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck changes when she’s chosen to spend Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her family… With a Tony® award-winning book and score, Annie
features the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street and Tomorrow.
MON – SAT 7.30PM THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.50 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Mon 4 Feb GROUPS £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu plus 1 in 10 tickets free UNDER 25s – £15 MON – THU (Limited availability)
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TUESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY – SATURDAY 30TH MARCH 2019
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THE MUSIC AL PHENOMENON COMES TO MANCHESTER
MIS_MAN_Single_Brochure_Page_141x145_AW.indd After nearly a decade since the last sell-out UK1 tour, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed Broadway production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables will play Manchester Palace Theatre. This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed ‘Les Mis for the 21st Century’. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, the magnificent score includes the songs; I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home, One Day More and Master Of The House. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 45 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
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TUESDAY 26TH FEBRUARY – SATURDAY 23RD MARCH 2019
OPERA HOUSE
THE SONGS. THE SOUND. THE STORY.
TheMotown_ATG_142x145_2.indd sensational hit West End1 musical is bringing its unique sound to Manchester and is guaranteed to have you dancing in the street. With just $800 borrowed from his family, Berry Gordy founded Motown Records and launched the careers of legendary artists including Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and many more. Featuring over 50 classic hits including My Girl, What’s Going On and I Heard It Through The Grapevine, this is an experience you’ll never forget.
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MON – SAT 7.30PM THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £15 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tue 26 Feb GROUPS £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu plus 1 in 10 tickets free CAPTIONED Thu 7 Mar 2.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Wed 13 Mar 7.30pm SIGNED Thu 21 Mar 7.30pm SENIORS – £15 OFF THU MATS
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In 1997, a British film about six out-of-work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm becoming one of the most successful British films ever made. Based on his smash hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, this hilarious and heartfelt production receives standing ovations every night and won the prestigious UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production. Featuring Gary Lucy, Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick, Joe Gill, Kai Owen and James Redmond, with songs by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones you should… drop absolutely everything and book today! WINNER OF THE UK THEATRE AWARD FOR BEST TOURING PRODUCTION.
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MARK BENTON & NIGEL HARMAN
After its sell-out run in the West End wowing critics and audiences alike, this darkly funny production of Glengarry Glen Ross is coming to Manchester next Spring. Well-loved and acclaimed TV and stage stars Nigel Harman and Mark Benton are the deal-chasing cut-throat salesmen in this ‘razor-sharp’ revival of Mamet’s Olivier and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece. ★★★★★ – Metro ★★★★ – The Guardian ★★★★ – The Times ‘AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE. GO SEE IT.’ – BBC Radio 4
MON – SAT 7.30PM THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM MON – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £1.50 (Online), £1 (Box office)
TICKETS FROM £13 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price tickets Mon 25 Mar when booked by 10 Sep
GROUPS £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu
GROUPS £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu
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A 1920S THEMED MURDER MYSTERY I N C LUD ES :
INTERACTIVE
MU RD ER MYSTERY,
WELCOME DRINK
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Comedians off the telly from such shows as BBC 2’s Mock The Week, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC 1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. Plus the best of the rest!
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We’re the people who booked Jason Manford, John Bishop and Sarah Millican before they hit the
big time. So come and see more brilliant comedians!
• Different top professional acts every month
Join the Palace Theatre and Manchester Murder Mysteries for a downright, inexcusable and unashamed night of 1920s fun and debauchery this summer. The Great British Gatsby brings to life some of the best and the most notorious and eccentric characters of 1920s England. Attentionseeking, glamorous and rebellious, you are the original party animals – and one of you is dead!
SAT 8 SEP 8PM, SAT 13 OCT 8PM, SAT 10 NOV 8PM, SAT 8 DEC 8PM, SAT 12 JAN 8PM, SAT 9 FEB 8PM, TICKETS £17.50
SAT 11 AUG 7.30PM TICKETS £49.95 TWO COURSE MEAL AND WELCOME DRINK INCLUDED
Each show will have four top professional comics including lovable host and MC Damion Larkin. ’ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S TOP NEW COMEDIANS.’ – BBC • Nominated at the City Life Awards for Best Comedy Club
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SPIRIT OF THE DANCE
Spirit of the Dance is one of the biggest dance shows in the world. Winner of 9 global awards and now celebrating its 20th Anniversary. The world champion dancers of the Irish International Dance Company sound like a runaway express train and their frenzied skill and military precision sends shivers down your spine. Not one Irish dance shoe steps out of line as their thunderous feet perform as one, with an excitement that leaves audiences screaming for more. This breathtaking show delivers the powerful rhythms of Irish Dance combined with the passionate Latino rhythms of Tango, Flamenco and red-hot Salsa to produce a thrilling, heart-pounding production.
DYLAN MORAN DR COSMOS
BAFTA and Perrier award winning comedian Dylan Moran embarks on his brand new tour – Dr Cosmos. Moran will offer his unique take on love, politics, misery and the everyday absurdities of life, all served with poetical panache from one of the finest comedians of his generation. Moran has been called the Oscar Wilde of comedy and his famed style – deadpan, witty and crackpot lyricism – promises to be an unmissable journey through his interpretations of the world, swerving cliche to offer a cutting blow to our idiosyncrasies.
‘THE WORLD’S GREATEST IRISH DANCE SHOW.’ – International Post
★★★★★ ‘HIGH-OCTANE RIFFS FROM IRISH MASTER
THU 20 – FRI 21 SEP 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE
THU 8 NOV 8PM | OPERA HOUSE
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CONNECT WITH US
CONNECT WITH US
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SPECIAL EVENTS
CROSSING OVER WITH JOHN EDWARD
John Edward has brought a fresh, honest and thoughtprovoking attitude to the world of psychic phenomena for over 30 years and helped thousands with is uncanny ability to predict future events and communicate with those who have crossed over to the other side.
AN EVENING WITH STACEY DOOLEY
This show is investigational and for purposes of entertainment.
Catch Stacey in this rare live appearance as she discusses everything from gender equality and domestic violence, to sex trafficking and sexual identity, weaving these global strands together in an exploration of what it is to be women in the world today.
SAT 1 SEP 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE
WED 10 OCT 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE
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TICKETS FROM £21.40
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JAMES MARTIN ON THE ROAD... AGAIN
Superstar chef James Martin returns with a brand new M_ATG_39.5x69.indd 1 19/04/2018 live show this October following the huge success of his 2016 tour. Join James for this entertaining and immersive show, jam-packed with his signature cooking demonstrations, special guests and of course James’ usual unabashed humour.
AN EVENING WITH GRAYSON PERRY
Award-winning artist, Reith Lecturer and bestselling 10:56 author with traditional masculine traits including having the desire to ‘always be right and to overtake all other cyclists when going up big hills’. He discusses ‘cultural divisions’ in the topsy turvy world of Brexit, Trump and whatever else is thrown at us before November.
THU 11 OCT 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE
WED 7 NOV 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE
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LIVE CONCERTS
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In Crosby’s unparalleled six-decade career, the native Californian has created songs that resonate as indelible cultural touchstones for more than three generations, not only as a solo artist, but as a founding member of The Byrds in the mid-60s, Crosby, Stills & Nash, & Young. SAT 15 SEP 8PM | PALACE THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £45.15 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester
LEVEL 42 ETERNITY TOUR
Hit makers Level 42 will embark on a 19-date Eternity Tour of the UK in October 2018 following last year’s sell-out shows in the UK and Europe. The dates will also feature special guests The Blow Monkeys.
plus special guests
THE BLOW MONKEYS
UK TOUR OCTOBER 2018 WED 3 OCT 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £33.65 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester
TONY HADLEY
Following the announcement of his new solo album, Talking To The Moon, Tony Hadley will be touring later this year. Fans will get the chance to hear tracks from the new album and the greatest hits of Spandau Ballet from the artist who defined a decade and much more. SAT 13 OCT 7PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £29.15 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester
RICHARD THOMPSON 13 RIVERS TOUR + JOAN SHELLEY
One of this country’s greatest songwriters and guitar virtuosos capable of breathtaking drama and sublime delicacy. ‘A PERENNIAL CONTENDER FOR THE TITLE OF GREATEST LIVING ROCK GUITARIST.’ – Rolling Stone. This tour links to the September release of his new album 13 Rivers. SUN 21 OCT 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £29.15 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester
THE PROCLAIMERS
It has been 31 years since The Proclaimers emerged. Their enduring appeal across generations, sing-along songs and extensive touring has entertained fans throughout the World. August sees them add to their magnificent songbook with the release of their 11th album and another UK tour. SUN 4 NOV 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £37.65 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester
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MUSIC SHOWS ABBA MANIA
ABBA MANIA is accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute production. Dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, join in and enjoy all of your favourites including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more. FRI 10 AUG 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £21.25 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN
Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience. SAT 11 AUG 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £25 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester
YOU WIN AGAIN CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE BEE GEES Direct from London’s West End. Experience the distinct sound of one of the greatest bands to have graced the stage in this concert spectacular. This authentic production ensures the Gibb brothers’ legacy is well and truly stayin’ alive. WED 29 AUG 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £23 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS
In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes Live Grand Final with the largest number of votes ever received in the show’s history. This show will rock you! THU 13 SEP 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £13 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester
WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award-winning production features three decades of classic hits that include I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman and much more. FRI 14 SEP 7.30PM | PALACE THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £13 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester
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MUSIC SHOWS
THE ROLLING STONES STORY
T.REXTASY
The Rolling Stones Story is a high energy concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band. Let’s Spend The Night Together in the company of Mick and the boys and experience a truly authentic Rolling Stones spectacle, complete with an awesome production and the finest musicians.
Marc Bolan’s T.Rex were one of the most flamboyant, charismatic bands of the glam-rock era with a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s. T.Rextasy have performed around the world for over 20 years. They have been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’.
SUN 16 SEP 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE
SUN 23 SEP 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE
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TICKETS FROM £23
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STAG E R I G H T P R O M OT I O N S P R O U D LY P R E S E N T S
MIKE PENDER CHRIS FARLOWE HERMAN’S HERMITS THE SWINGING BLUE JEANS NEW AMEN CORNER THE FOURMOST
Celebrating 50 years of a Legend
HELLO AGAIN THE STORY OF NEIL DIAMOND
ORIGINAL VOICE OF THE SEARCHERS
THE SENSATIONAL 60S EXPERIENCE
Evocative imagery, video and narration enhance the magic, as the show takes you on a journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50 year career. You’ll soon be singing along to all the hits including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans and many more.
Returning by huge popular demand. For one night only the must-see 60s show touring the UK. Six legendary names take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. With the definite feel good factor, step back in time to when pop music was at its very best.
THU 4 OCT 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE
SAT 10 NOV 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE
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DIARY August Sat 11
The Great British Gatsby Murder Mystery
7.30pm
Tue 14 – Sat 18
Madagascar The Musical
7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
Fri 14
Whitney Queen of the Night
7.30pm
Sat 15
David Crosby and Friends
8pm
Tue 18 – Sat 24 Nov
Matilda The Musical
7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Tue 30 Oct 7.30pm Tue 6 Nov 7.30pm Tue 13 Nov 7.30pm
Benidorm Live
7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat) Wed 28 Nov 7.30pm Thu 29 Nov 7.30pm
Wicked
7.30pm (Tue – Sat, excl. Tue 25 Dec) 2.30pm (Wed, Sat & Sun, excl. Wed 26 Dec), Mon 24 Dec, Thu 27 Dec & Thu 3 Jan 2019) Thu 6 Dec 7.30pm Tue 11 Dec 7.30pm Thu 13 Dec 7.30pm
September
November Mon 26 – Sat 1 Dec
December Tue 4 – Sat 5 Jan 2019
January 2019 Thu 17
Moscow City Ballet – Romeo & Juliet 7.30pm
Fri 18 – Sat 19
Moscow City Ballet – Swan Lake
7.30pm 2.30pm (Sat)
Tue 22 – Sat 26
Saturday Night Fever
7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
Tue 29 Jan – Sat 16 Feb
Jersey Boys
7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Thu 7 Feb 7.30pm Tue 12 Feb 7.30pm Thu 14 Feb 7.30pm
Les Misérables
7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat) Thu 14 Mar 7.30pm Tue 19 Mar 7.30pm Tue 21 Mar 2.30pm
February Tue 19 – Sat 16 Mar
Audio-Described Captioned Performance
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DIARY August
January 2019
Fri 10
Abba Mania
7.30pm
Sat 11
The Magic of Motown
7.30pm
Mon 13 – Sat 18
An Officer And A Gentleman
7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Wed 29
You Win Again
7.30pm
Wed 9 – Sat 26
Rocky Horror Show
8pm (Mon – Thu) 4.30pm & 8.30pm (Fri & Sat)
Mon 18 – Sat 23 Feb
The Full Monty
7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Sat 2 – Sat 16
Annie
7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)
Tue 26 – Sat 23 Mar
Motown The Musical
7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat) Thu 7 Mar 2.30pm Wed 13 Mar 7.30pm Thu 21 Mar 7.30pm
Glengarry Glen Ross
7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)
February
September Sat 1
Crossing Over with John Edward
7.30pm
Thu 13
One Night of Queen
7.30pm
Sun 16
The Rolling Stones Story
7.30pm
Thu 20 – Fri 21
Spirit of the Dance
7.30pm
Sun 23
T.Rextasy
7.30pm
Tue 25 – Sat 29
Rock of Ages
7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)
March
For more shows please look through your What’s On guide or visit ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester
Mon 25 – Sat 30
October Wed 3
Level 42 Eternity Tour
7.30pm
Thu 4
Hello Again – The Story of Neil Diamond
7.30pm
Sat 6
Cirkopolis
7.30pm
Tue 9
Oliva Tweest
7.30pm
Wed 10
An Evening with Stacey Dooley
7.30pm
Thu 11
James Martin On The Road...Again
7.30pm
Sat 13
Tony Hadley
7pm
Wed 17 – Sat 20
English National Ballet – Manon
7.30pm 2pm (Thu) 2.30pm (Sat)
Sun 21
Richard Thompson 13 Rivers Tour And Joan Shelley
7.30pm
Mon 22 – Sat 27
Let It Be
7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)
Tue 30 – Sat 3 Nov
Rebus: Long Shadows
7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Sun 4
The Proclaimers
7.30pm
Wed 7
An Evening with Grayson Perry
7.30pm
Thu 8
Dylan Moran – Dr Cosmos
8pm
Sat 10
The Sensational 60s Experience
7.30pm
Mon 12 – Sat 1 Dec
Kinky Boots
7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat) Thu 22 Nov 7.30pm Wed 28 Nov 7.30pm Thu 29 Nov 7.30pm
Cinderella
See website for perfomance times. Thu 13 Dec 7pm Tue 19 Dec 7pm Thu 20 Dec 1pm
November
December Sat 8 – Sun 30
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CREATIVE LEARNING
THE MUSICAL
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME CHANGE MY STORY: MRS PHELPS’ LIBRARY
LEARN. CREATE. PERFORM. ENJOY.
Inspired by the musical’s librarian Mrs Phelps, students will work with professional, RSC-trained artists and use different storytelling techniques to develop a new story for one of the characters.
Creative Learning is an important part of what we do at the Ambassador Theatre Group and we can work with schools, groups and businesses to create unique and engaging theatre experiences for all.
Workshops are developed in response to the needs of your group and can incorporate musical, written or performance outcomes. Schools and groups can book a two hour workshop to take place in their school or meeting place. Suitable for KS2 and KS3 | Ages 8 – 13 2-hour workshop | £175 (30 participants per workshop)
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For more information, or to book a workshop, please email Natalieflynn@theambassadors.com or call 0151 702 7337
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become our business partner Owned and operated by the world’s number one live theatre company, Ambassador Theatre Group, the Palace Theatre and Opera House are two of the city’s most iconic and historic entertainment venues, bringing the glamour and excitement of the West End and Broadway to Manchester. With close to 50 venues in Britain, the United States and Australia we enjoy working with businesses of all sizes to offer tailor-made packages which will best suit their scale and needs. In the last year alone, we welcomed over 856,000 people to watch a performance in our Manchester venues and with world-class producers like Disney, Cameron Mackintosh and the Royal Shakespeare Company consistently choosing to present their shows here, the Palace Theatre and Opera House have something very unique to offer. Last year, we launched our corporate sponsorship programme to broaden our reach and work with more local businesses to align our brands and grow the business community in Greater Manchester.
Working with us will help businesses to: Increase your reach to a new demographic and potential customer base Position your brand with an industry-leader Be recognised as a champion of arts and culture in our city Reward your staff, customers or potential clients with incredible theatre experiences If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we would love to hear from you. To find out more, or to talk to us about how we can work together, please email James Rimmer at JamesRimmer@theambassadors.com.
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6. He’ll be cooking up a storm in Manchester on 11 October (5, 6) 8. Whitney might have made this US city her home (7) 11. The Beatle who married Barbara Bach in 1981 (5) 12. Could be on the breakfast menu in the Rocky Horror Show (5, 1, 6) 16. The name of the zebra in Madagascar (7) 18. Something quite precious to singer/songwriter Neil (7) 20. This orphan will bet her bottom dollar that there’ll be sun tomorrow (5) 21. This could affect your Saturday Night dance moves (5) 22. This US city was home to Motown (7) Down: 1. Maybe Cinderella fastens her coat using these (7) 2. You might have a bad ‘_ _ _ _ _ _’ about our panto ugly sister (6) 3. Matilda is based on the book by which famous author? (5, 4)
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5. The Four Seasons had a hit record with this song in 1963 (4, 4, 1, 3) 7. This land could be an anagram of Manon’s (2, 4) 9. The music of this famous singer features in Rock of Ages: Jon Bon (4) 10. Zack’s love interest in An Officer and A Gentleman (5) 13. The English town where Kinky Boots is set (11) 14. This Laura Branigan song could be about a character from Madagascar (6) 15. The complete title of this famous Proclaimers song ‘_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ on Leith’ (8) 17. Phil _ _ _ _ _ _ _ produced The Beatles’ album, Let it Be. (7) 19. A Rocky Horror character who’s always in the pink (7)
Across: 4. The Solana | 6. James Martin | 8. Houston | 11. Ringo 12. Frank N. Furter | 16. Melman | 18. Diamond | 20. Annie 21. Fever | 22. Detroit
4. The name of the hotel in hit comedy Benidorm (3, 6)
Down: 5. Walk Like A Man | 7. No Mans | 9. Jovi | 10. Paula | 13. Northampton | 14. Gloria | 15. Sunshine | 17. Spector 19. Magenta
Across:
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BOOKING & VENUE INFORMATION BUY YOUR TICKETS ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester* Palace Theatre Box Office: 0844 871 3019* Opera House Box Office: 0844 871 3018* ATG Theatre Card: 0844 871 7633* Groups: 0333 009 5390† Or you can call in person. Palace Theatre Box Office is open Monday – Saturday 12pm – 7.45pm (6pm non-performance days). Opera House Box Office opens 90 minutes before a performance. *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. † Calls charged at local rate for group bookings only. Box Office hours may vary on Bank Holidays. Please visit our website for details.
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