Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester

With 10,000 tickets under £40, there's never been a better time to book for the RSC's Matilda the Musical. But be quick! They're sure to last about as long as Bruce Bogtrotter's cake…
Top tip! Be the first to see this hit musical and book for Mon - Thu eves in the first 3 weeks to bag the best tickets.
Book now: bit.ly/MatildaMCR

Wicked, already the 14th longest running show of all time, played its 5000th performance in the West End last night.
For all you Ozians in the North West, don't worry because this most thrillifying of all musicals comes home to the Palace Theatre this Christmas, an engagement that will mark the end of the record-breaking tour.
Don't be green with envy and grab those tickets before it's too late: http://bit.ly/WickedMCR18
... Photo credit: Matt Crockett
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📚 It's National Book Lovers Day! 📚
If there's one thing we love *almost* as much as going to the theatre, it's reading a good book. But did you know that a number of our shows are based on famous novels and literary characters...

⏰ Competition time! ⏰
Today marks what would have been Whitney Houston's 55th birthday!
In honour of our favourite diva, we're giving away two tickets to see Whitney - Queen of the Night, a stunning celebration of the singer's life and music here Friday 14th September.
... To win, simply comment your favourite Whitney song and tag the person you would bring with you!
The winner will be announced tomorrow (Friday) at 10am.
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⭐ We're Hiring Front Of House Assistants ⭐
Are you great with customers? ✅ Looking for something fun and challenging? ✅ Want to work for the Palace Theatre and Opera House? ✅
... Then we want to hear from you!
For more information visit:
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⭐ We're hiring Casual Ticketing and Sales Assistants ⭐
Are you: Interested in theatre? ✅ Tech-savvy with a talent for problem-solving? ✅... Personable, happy, positive and engaging? ✅ Interested in joining a fun, hard-working team? ✅ Ambitious, enthusiastic and full of great ideas? ✅
If so, then we would love to hear from you!
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The new brochure has been launched. Take a look at our new season!

Madagascar the Musical has opened to rave reviews in Wimbledon, from critics and audiences alike!
Check out what people had to say about this fun, family adventure, which bounds its way into Manchester 14th - 18th August!
For more info, or to book, visit bit.ly/MadagascarTheMusical

This Autumn's high-heeled hit Kinky Boots is full of inspirational messages and life mantras.
And, since August is the month of Manchester Pride, we thought it was only right we shared this one with you!
bit.ly/KinkyBootsMCR
... ❤️💛💙
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🎶 Up this week at the Opera House! 🎶
We have three fabulous music shows up this week, so whether you're a Dancing Queen who loves ABBA, you're transfixed by the Magic of Motown, or you love classic Crooner songs, we're sure to have something on offer to get your toes tapping.
Find out more at: http://bit.ly/OperaHouseMCR

📢 Further casting has been announced for Rebus: Long Shadows, the stage version and next addition in the Rebus series from Ian Rankin visiting the Manchester Opera House Tue 30 Oct - Sat 4 Nov - http://bit.ly/RebusMCR
Adapted for the stage by Rona Munro, the piece stars Charles Lawson as the titular inspector.
Joining him will be Cathy Tyson (The String Quartet's Guide To Sex And Anxiety) as Siobhan Clarke and John Stahl (Waiting for Godot) as Big Ger Cafferty.

Stacey Dooley is making a rare live appearance at the Manchester Opera House this October!
Catch one of BBC3’s most celebrated presenters discuss 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.
This event will be BSL interpreted and there will also be a book signing post event.
... For more information visit: http://bit.ly/StaceyDooleyMCR
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Tue 14 - Sat 18 August
'Move it, move it' to the sounds of Alex the Lion, King Julian and the whole crew in this fabulous new family musical!
It's the perfect summer treat: bit.ly/MadagascarTheMusical

Get to know our furry friends in another behind the scenes video of Madagascar the Musical!
This brand new stage show will 'move it, move it' into Manchester from 14 - 18 August - find out more at bit.ly/MadagascarTheMusical

It looks like audiences in Birmingham are loving the 'amazing' Matilda the Musical!
We can't wait for the famous little lady to arrive here in September. Find out more about the show at bit.ly/MatildaMCR

The Rolling Stones Story comes to the Opera House on the 16 Sept: http://bit.ly/RollingMCR
This authentic concert experience celebrates the music of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band and we can't wait to put our best Mick Jagger pouts to the test and sing along to some of the greatest songs ever written.

Check out this interview below with Keith Jack as he talks about his biggest inspiration, his most embarssing on-stage faux pas and where he treats us to an uncanny impersonation of Mrs. Doubtfire!
Fame is only here until Saturday 28th July so don't miss it!
For tickets and information visit - http://bit.ly/FAMEMCR

⏰ Early booking offer! ⏰
The clock is ticking on our early booking offer for this year's must-see family pantomime! Book before 31 August and not only will you secure the best seats, you can get £5 off on performances 8 - 11 December.
Visit the website for more details or to book: http://bit.ly/CindersMCR

Went to see Miss Saigon on the opening night & the closing night , both performances were incredible, didn’t want each performance to end, always an emotional wreck at the end of the show �� The cast were amazing, brilliant job by Red Concepcion, Ashley Gilmour & the gorgeous Ryan O’Gorman � !!!! Sets were breathtaking would recommend this show to everyone, fabulous !!!

Went to see Miss Saigon last night for the second time in three weeks absolutely love it wish I could see it one more time but last day tomorrow all the cast are amazing but Red Conception was in a league of his own as the engineer

Went to see Miss Saigon for the second time in the last 3 weeks... An amazing production, cast were fantastic, outstanding emotional performances given by all, this is by far my favourite theatre production. Ashley Gilmour was amazing!! Shame its leaving Manchester.

Only downside is cost of drinks £9 for a glass of wine, that is ridiculous!!

Went to see Blood Brothers on Friday night. Brilliant production...everyone put 100% into their performance. They must be exhausted when they go home at night. Lyn Paul...wow...what a voice xx

We went to see Miss Saigon and it was amazing, the prefomance and effects were outstanding, we have just booked to go back to see les Misérables in Feb can't wait �

We watched Miss Saigon last night and it was incredible, we laughed, we cried and we were amazed at the stage sets. This was the best show I have ever seen and would definitely recommend it to anyone. We also had the VIP experience, which was well worth the money and the staff there were very attentive, wonderful !

One of my favourite musicals so thoroughly enjoyed it ! Lynn Paul was the best Mrs Johnstone I have seen to date ! Always book when it’s in Manchester thanks to all the cast for a cracking afternoon you did not disappoint brenda

Miss Siagon ..12/5/18 just simply stunning!!

Very moving ...powerful...emotional...funny !! Just the best day EVER!! Niel & Sasha ( managers ) helped me to surprise my girlfriend by letting me use the ambassdor lounge to propose to her ! She had no idea!! Full use of the lounge with everything on the house!! Just amazing people and one hell of a day !!! Thank you guys!!!!

Ps....She said Yes!! 😃💖

Love this theatre it is amazing great show lovely staff 5 stars go to jordan excellent customer service when i was purchasing my ticket he was extremely helpful cant wait to go here again �

I often take my disabled brother to the theatre. The staff are always at hand to help. Are very friendly and make sure we are ok throughout the visit.

Fab Theatre. Not particularly pretty from the outside but a lovely traditional theatre once you get inside. Staff really helpful and polite. Joe Lycett really good. We had a great night.

Amazing show blood brothers a personal favourite and to enjoy the show with my daughter was extra special a must see if you have never seen.

Manchester peace ,hope , strength

Absolutely brilliant! Saw this about 20 years ago, had Kiki Dee in the lead role in blood brothers. But this performance was on a different scale. Technically much better too. The lighting created exactly the right tone for each scene. Lyn Paul and the entire cast made it really believable. Not one bad performance from any of them. I would highly recommend it, if you can manage to book some seats. But try if you can, you won't regret it.

A lovely Theatre with very helpful and friendly staff. Had a meal st the Stage Door before the show, excellent food. Can highly recommend

Went to see miss saigon last night fantastic the cast were brilliant they gave it everything left me quite emotional also the sets were great highly recommended

The only minus were the seats so steep and not a lot to hold onto also spoiled the experience no room between seats very poor leg room,very helpful staff.

Went to see Blood brothers last night, excellent show & great cast Lynn Paul’s singing was excellent, so emotional. The brothers were great, loved the 7 year old play scenes. A must see show!

Great show..watched fastlove a tribute to George Micheal.Drinks from the bar expensive,and plastic glasses just ruin the moment...goodies from the kiosk not much better...bag of jelly babies and wine gums..two packs for £5..

The Thom Yorke concert was incredible.however that's were my positive experience ends.the security staff were frankly appalling.my friend and I where threatened with being ejected because we had the nerve to dance at a concert. Needless to say I won't be back.dont put on concerts if your staff can't deal with concert goers.

Our kids and us are absolutely gutted that ATG have been very difficult in trying to help with our request. Given we had taken insurance in our tickets for 6 of us and requested a date change 48 hrs priory to our show date they made the whole situation difficult to deal with and basically wanted more and more money from us to change our date of the show. I know it’s not the theatre directly but it’s people selling tickets for one of your events and now at this minute we won’t be attending the show and we are also £227 out of pocket. I don’t think I would be booking an event through that company again and so much for paying insurance and getting absolutely nothing from it!!!!!!

Went to see Miss Saigon on the opening night & the closing night , both performances were incredible, didn’t want each performance to end, always an emotional wreck at the end of the show �� The cast were amazing, brilliant job by Red Concepcion, Ashley Gilmour & the gorgeous Ryan O’Gorman � !!!! Sets were breathtaking would recommend this show to everyone, fabulous !!!

Went to see Miss Saigon last night for the second time in three weeks absolutely love it wish I could see it one more time but last day tomorrow all the cast are amazing but Red Conception was in a league of his own as the engineer

Went to see Miss Saigon for the second time in the last 3 weeks... An amazing production, cast were fantastic, outstanding emotional performances given by all, this is by far my favourite theatre production. Ashley Gilmour was amazing!! Shame its leaving Manchester.

Only downside is cost of drinks £9 for a glass of wine, that is ridiculous!!

Went to see Blood Brothers on Friday night. Brilliant production...everyone put 100% into their performance. They must be exhausted when they go home at night. Lyn Paul...wow...what a voice xx

We went to see Miss Saigon and it was amazing, the prefomance and effects were outstanding, we have just booked to go back to see les Misérables in Feb can't wait �

We watched Miss Saigon last night and it was incredible, we laughed, we cried and we were amazed at the stage sets. This was the best show I have ever seen and would definitely recommend it to anyone. We also had the VIP experience, which was well worth the money and the staff there were very attentive, wonderful !

One of my favourite musicals so thoroughly enjoyed it ! Lynn Paul was the best Mrs Johnstone I have seen to date ! Always book when it’s in Manchester thanks to all the cast for a cracking afternoon you did not disappoint brenda

Miss Siagon ..12/5/18 just simply stunning!!

Very moving ...powerful...emotional...funny !! Just the best day EVER!! Niel & Sasha ( managers ) helped me to surprise my girlfriend by letting me use the ambassdor lounge to propose to her ! She had no idea!! Full use of the lounge with everything on the house!! Just amazing people and one hell of a day !!! Thank you guys!!!!

Ps....She said Yes!! 😃💖

Love this theatre it is amazing great show lovely staff 5 stars go to jordan excellent customer service when i was purchasing my ticket he was extremely helpful cant wait to go here again �

I often take my disabled brother to the theatre. The staff are always at hand to help. Are very friendly and make sure we are ok throughout the visit.

Fab Theatre. Not particularly pretty from the outside but a lovely traditional theatre once you get inside. Staff really helpful and polite. Joe Lycett really good. We had a great night.

Amazing show blood brothers a personal favourite and to enjoy the show with my daughter was extra special a must see if you have never seen.

Manchester peace ,hope , strength

Absolutely brilliant! Saw this about 20 years ago, had Kiki Dee in the lead role in blood brothers. But this performance was on a different scale. Technically much better too. The lighting created exactly the right tone for each scene. Lyn Paul and the entire cast made it really believable. Not one bad performance from any of them. I would highly recommend it, if you can manage to book some seats. But try if you can, you won't regret it.

A lovely Theatre with very helpful and friendly staff. Had a meal st the Stage Door before the show, excellent food. Can highly recommend

Went to see miss saigon last night fantastic the cast were brilliant they gave it everything left me quite emotional also the sets were great highly recommended

The only minus were the seats so steep and not a lot to hold onto also spoiled the experience no room between seats very poor leg room,very helpful staff.

Went to see Blood brothers last night, excellent show & great cast Lynn Paul’s singing was excellent, so emotional. The brothers were great, loved the 7 year old play scenes. A must see show!

Great show..watched fastlove a tribute to George Micheal.Drinks from the bar expensive,and plastic glasses just ruin the moment...goodies from the kiosk not much better...bag of jelly babies and wine gums..two packs for £5..

The Thom Yorke concert was incredible.however that's were my positive experience ends.the security staff were frankly appalling.my friend and I where threatened with being ejected because we had the nerve to dance at a concert. Needless to say I won't be back.dont put on concerts if your staff can't deal with concert goers.

Our kids and us are absolutely gutted that ATG have been very difficult in trying to help with our request. Given we had taken insurance in our tickets for 6 of us and requested a date change 48 hrs priory to our show date they made the whole situation difficult to deal with and basically wanted more and more money from us to change our date of the show. I know it’s not the theatre directly but it’s people selling tickets for one of your events and now at this minute we won’t be attending the show and we are also £227 out of pocket. I don’t think I would be booking an event through that company again and so much for paying insurance and getting absolutely nothing from it!!!!!!