Manchester Theatre Shows 2025

Author KevinKevin, April 4th, 2025

Looking for the best Manchester theatre shows 2025 has to offer?

Join Jenna Rink as she gets thirty, flirty and thriving - or hey sister, go sister, and get on down to the Moulin Rouge! No matter which show you pick, these Manchester theatre shows 2025 has in store are the must-see productions lighting up the city next year. Who needs a trip to London when you've got the best of the West End right on your doorstep?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Manchester Palace Theatre - 20 Aug - 4 Oct

Spectacular, specular! The Broadway and West End smash hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical is now setting out in a UK Tour! A thrilling experience for audiences, this marvellous production is based on the iconic Baz Lurhmann film and directed by Alex Timbers, with design by Derek McLane. It's a sumptuous experience from the moment you take your seat.

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13 Going on 30

Manchester Opera House - 21 Sep - 12 Oct

The surprise hit movie of 2004 is coming to the stage! 13 Going on 30 gets a brand-new musical adaptation, penned by original screenwriters Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, with music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner (First Date, 17 Again).

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Mary Poppins

Manchester Palace Theatre - 9 Apr - 17 May

Everyone's favourite governess is back! Join Mary Poppins, Bert, Jane and Michael in this spectacular production from Cameron Mackintosh and Disney, based on the cherished stories by P.L. Travers and the classic 1964 film.

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A Knight's Tale

Manchester Opera House - 11 Apr - 10 May

A brand-new musical adaptation of the 2001 film! Follow William Thatcher's quest to become a legendary knight. Adapted by Brona C. Titley and directed by Rachel Kavanagh, expect a "sexy, silly, jousty, dancey, romance-y, musical extravaganza."

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Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical

Manchester Opera House - 29 May - 21 Jun

Bollywood meets West End! Based on the iconic Indian film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, this romantic comedy follows Simran, an Indian-American woman on a summer trip to Europe before her arranged marriage.

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The Rocky Horror Show

Manchester Palace Theatre - 19 - 31 May
Jason Donovan stars as Dr. Frank'N'Furter in this cult classic. Celebrating 50+ years of The Rocky Horror Show, it remains as sexy, silly, and sinful as ever.

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HERE & NOW

Manchester Opera House - 2 - 13 Sep

The new Steps musical is here! Celebrate the band's biggest hits in a joyful and touching tribute to pop, heartbreak, and glittering resilience.

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Inside No 9 - Stage Fright

Manchester Opera House - 14 - 18 Oct

Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton bring their chilling, surreal anthology to the stage in a new play that promises laughs and shudders alike.

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Top Hat

Manchester Opera House - 25 - 29 Nov

Step into Hollywood's golden age with Irving Berlin's Top Hat. Expect glitz, glamour, and classic hits like Puttin' on the Ritz.

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Fawlty Towers

Manchester Opera House - 4 - 8 Nov

John Cleese's legendary sitcom is reborn for the stage! Don't miss the chaos and comedy of Fawlty Towers in this faithful adaptation.

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2:22 - A Ghost Story

Manchester Opera House - 7 - 16 Aug

Danny Robins' supernatural thriller arrives in Manchester. Will you believe in ghosts by 2:22? A chilling, edge-of-your-seat experience awaits.

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