Plays and Musicals in Manchester
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The Rocky Horror Show is Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock musical celebrating individuality, freedom and fun. It is touring the UK with its cult energy, outrageous humour and audience participation.
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is a cheerful family musical based on the beloved animated series, touring the UK with songs, gentle humour and bright staging.
The Prat Pack’s Back is touring the UK in 2026, bringing Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Shane Richie and Joe Pasquale together for a night of music, comedy and Rat Pack style fun.
Jersey Boys is the 20-year anniversary edition of the hit musical touring the UK, celebrating the rise of The Four Seasons.
Glow is Michael Ball’s new concert tour, celebrating his forthcoming album of the same name, and it will be touring the UK in 2026.
Dirty Dancing is a stage adaptation of the iconic film, filled with romance, dance and the spirit of summer. It is touring the UK with breathtaking choreography and a soundtrack loved by generations.
The world's longest-running play, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap celebrates its 75th anniversary with a major UK and Ireland tour.
The Haunting of Hill House is a new stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s classic supernatural thriller, touring the UK following its world premiere this autumn.
Trainspotting The Musical is touring the UK in 2026/2027, bringing Irvine Welsh’s iconic story to the stage with a bold new adaptation that mixes music, drama and sharp social insight.
Legally Blonde The Musical is a fun and empowering show inspired by the film, following Elle Woods as she reinvents herself at Harvard Law School. Starring Amber Davies as Elle!
Cats is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical based on T. S. Eliot’s poems, featuring dance, song, and dazzling design. The beloved show is back to tour the UK with a fresh revived staging of the classic production.
Billy Elliot the Musical is the original award-winning stage adaptation of the beloved film, returning for a major UK tour before a limited West End season.
Burlesque the Musical, based on the hit film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, is touring the UK in summer 2026 with a new stage adaptation.
Victoria Wood's beloved sitcom dinnerladies returns in a brand new stage adaptation touring the UK in 2027.
Jesus Christ Superstar tours the UK and Ireland in 2027, with Sam Ryder leading Tim Sheader’s acclaimed production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s groundbreaking rock musical.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is touring the UK in a clear and vivid stage production that brings the acclaimed story to life for new audiences nationwide.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returns on a major UK tour to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Updated for 2027 and featuring a brand new song, this much loved musical tours the UK from January with its bold, joyful story of self belief and belonging.
Pretty Woman The Musical returns for a major UK tour in 2027, bringing the much loved romantic comedy to stages nationwide following its record breaking West End run.
Disney Princess The Concert tours the UK and Ireland in 2027, bringing a live stage celebration of classic Disney songs performed by leading Broadway and West End talent.
The Full Monty returns in a major production touring the UK in 2027, celebrating 30 years since the hit British film first won hearts.
Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical is an Olivier nominated musical touring the UK, celebrating the music and spirit of the historic Live Aid concert through iconic songs and a powerful live ensemble performance.
Chicago returns on a major UK and Ireland tour in 2027, bringing the multi award-winning musical's iconic choreography, jazz age glamour and razor sharp satire to audiences nationwide.
Hairspray returns on a major UK and Ireland tour in 2027, bringing the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical back to the stage
Back to the Future The Musical is a stage adaptation of the iconic 1985 film, featuring a thrilling mix of rock music, time travel and spectacle. It is touring the UK after success in London’s West End.