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13 Going on 30: The Musical review – Jennifer Garner romcom returns with goofy charm

The stage version of the 2004 film has bright choreography and a likeable lead performance by Lucie Jones, even if the songs are a bit underpowered

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025

Calamity Jane review – mighty pretty music but this western could be wilder

A meandering musical based on the Doris Day movie delivers the sure-shot showtunes in style with a whipcracking lead in Carrie Hope Fletcher

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025

Glasgow to host Mrs Brown Rides Again tour as OVO Hydro date announced for BBC show

Show creator Brendan O'Carroll is taking 'Mrs. Brown Rides Again' on tour around the UK this Autumn for the first time in over a decade – and they'll be hitting Glasgow at the end of August.

Glasgow Live · Mar 21, 2023

Hit musical Annie coming to Manchester with Craig Revel Horwood direct from West End

Known for songs like It's the Hard Knock Life and Tomorrow, it's heading to Manchester fresh from the acclaimed West End run

Manchester Evening News · Feb 10, 2023

Nerubashenko Ballet presents Swan Lake at Manchester Opera House, reviewed

"Wearing beautiful white tutus, the dancers became elegant, bird-like creatures as they moved across the stage."

Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2023

Review: Jurassic Live at Manchester Opera House

"The show was that entertaining that all kids sat in incredible obedient silent awe for a near full two hours"

Manchester Evening News · Jan 8, 2023

Win a family ticket to see Peter Pan at the Opera House

It's Jason Manford's panto debut, and you can see it for FREE

Manchester Evening News · Dec 2, 2022

Aidan Turner and Jenna Coleman are coming to Manchester for exclusive theatre run fresh from West End

Poldark star Aidan and Dr Who favourite Jenna are teaming up for the production of Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons

Manchester Evening News · Nov 8, 2022

Aidan Turner and Jenna Coleman to star in drama about a word-rationed world

The actors will bring a revival of Sam Steiner’s 2015 play Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons to London, Manchester and Brighton, directed by Josie Rourke

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022

Gemma Collins fails to sell out first night of tour as she drinks champagne backstage

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins kicked off her Big Night Out tour in Manchester on Tuesday evening but it seems not every single seat at the Opera House was sold

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2022