A huge sale on theatre tickets has gone live with shows in Manchester slashed to as little as £15.
From hit musicals to family favourites to dazzling dance and opera, the massive January Sale will let you see live entertainment for way less.
Thousands of discounted tickets are up for grabs across the UK, including at the Palace Theatre and the Opera House in Manchester.
ATG’s biggest-ever January sale includes smash hit shows like Bat Out Of Hell, Swan Lake, and Kinky Boots.
It also includes some huge shows coming to Manchester city centre for the first time in 2025, like Here You Come Again, a musical filled with the hits of Dolly Parton.
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The huge theatre ticket sale includes incredible performances happening in the coming weeks, with both Swan Lake and The Nutcracker at the Opera House this month.
Or you could save big on a fabulous and flamboyant night out with Kinky Boots when it lands at the Palace Theatre in February.
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Be whisked away with your favourite childhood musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, in March, or immerse yourself in the rock n roll world of Meatloaf’s Bat Out Of Hell with a musical inspired by the iconic album in February.
There are also big savings to be had on Come Fall In Love, a musical comedy based on Bollywood’s most successful film, which is set to open in Manchester in 2025.
Other shows included in the theatre ticket sale are Calamity Jane, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cruel Intentions, and Ellen Kent: La Bohème.
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And they’ve teased that there are more shows to be added to the sale still too.
The ATG Tickets January sale is now live – have a browse and book tickets HERE.
Manchester theatre shows in the ATG January sale:
Manchester Opera House
Swan Lake – 16-17 January at 7.30pm; 19 January at 3pm
The Nutcracker – 18 January at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Calamity Jane- 21-22 January at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical – 4-6 February at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Ellen Kent: La Bohème – 21 February at 7.30pm
Ellen Kent: La Traviata – 23 February at 7.30pm
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – 26-27 February at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners – 17 March at 7.30pm
Come Fall in Love – 29-30 May at 7.30pm; 2-5 June at at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Manchester Palace Theatre
Kinky Boots – 5-6 February at 2.30pm
Bat Out Of Hell – 24-25 February at 7.30pm, 26-27 February at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – 11-12 March at 7pm
Cruel Intentions – 25-28 March at 2.30pm, 5pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm
ATG Tickets said: “2025 is a HUGE year for live entertainment and we’re celebrating with our biggest ticket sale ever.
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“Experience the magic of live entertainment with ticket prices from as little as £20 (+ £3.95 transaction fee per order)!
“Enjoy unbeatable discounts on a diverse selection of shows across Musicals, Plays, Comedy, Family Favourites, and Dance & Opera.
“Don’t miss out – book now and make unforgettable memories this year!”
The ATG Tickets January sale is now live – have a browse and book tickets HERE.
Open casting call goes live for major musical premiering in Manchester
Thomas Melia
An open casting call is now live looking for rising stars to take to the stage in Manchester, for a major new musical.
After receiving lots of critical acclaim in USA, cross-cultural musical Come Fall In Love is making its UK premiere in Manchester, and is looking for budding theatre performers to get involved.
Full name Come Fall in Love : The DDLJ Musical, the production is based off the legendary Bollywood cut ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, shortened to DDLJ in more recent years, with the film becoming the longest-running title in Indian cinema.
The musical and film adaptation both follow the love story of Raj and Simran, who meet in Europe and also in India where Raj fights and ultimately wins the love of his life from her promised potential husband.
Alex and safari crew at Manchester Opera House. Credit: Supplied& JULIET in all its splendour. Credit: Matthew MurphyThe Full Monty came to Manchester last year. Credit: Supplied
After its official announcement in September, producers are now looking for South Asian dancers, actors and singers to feature in the show throughout its one month run at the Manchester city centre venue.
The creative team behind this all-new, colourful show is certainly one to boast about. From Olivier Award winner Nell Benjamin, behind Mean Girls and Legally Blonde, through to music by Indian talents, Vishal & Shekhar, it’s a true fusion of cultures.
Auditions are starting as soon as this month with the first batch taking place on 13 January with successful candidates travelling to London for rehearsals from 14 April.
The official ‘Casting Call’ for ‘Come Fall in Love’. Credit: Supplied
Anyone considering applying for this East-meets West musical comedy can do so via their official website HERE – but you only have until 7 January to apply.
If you love the sound of this stage production but your dancing abilities might not be up to scratch, you can enjoy from the comfort of your own theatre seat with tickets available HERE.
10 of the best theatre shows to see in Greater Manchester in 2025
Thomas Melia
Greater Manchester already has a jam-packed 2025 theatre schedule, and in the words of Hairspray, Manchester really can’t stop the beat.
There’s no denying that Manchester and its surrounding areas are no stranger to a live performance or two, after all, with three cracking theatres to choose from, it would be hard to miss one of these spell-bounding tours.
Without further ado, here’s a brief overview of 10 of the best theatre shows to see in Greater Manchester in 2025.
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Wicked
Palace Theatre Manchester
3 December 2024 – 12 January 2025
Wicked / Credit: Matt Crockett
The smash-hit blockbuster of the year is continuing its reign even into the New Year for two weeks of gravity defying awesomeness.
Currently nearing the end of its remarkable cinema run, thanks to leading ladies Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, continue the magic of the two witches in the form of live theatre.
Expect all the usual hits like ‘Defying Gravity’, ‘Popular’ and ‘What Is This Feeling?’, get lost in the world of Ozian storytelling and recline in your own comfy bright red theatre seat.
It’s all about star power with this musical as Johannes Radebe from Strictly Come Dancing playing Lola and the music and lyrics handled by pop icon Cyndi Lauper.
The musical follows the life of a struggling businessman who’s inherited his family’s shoe factory, all seems dire until he meets Lola a drag queen who might just solve all his problems.
‘Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical’ as its titled is directed by Aditya Chopra, the film’s original director.
Since its big-screen release in 1995, the show has never left cinemas in Mumbai, becoming the longest-running title in Indian cinema.
This stage adaptation has a huge emphasis on colliding cultures, with the Bollywood production following the love story of two lovers from different backgrounds.
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The six wives of Henry VIII have a special place in Manchester’s hearts, becoming a returning favourite since its not-so-quiet 2018 debut. For those who haven’t been lucky enough to see it, imagine Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour but a few centuries earlier – it’s a pure pop celebration.
Something’s just go hand in hand – Fish and chips, tea and biscuits, and thespians and The Rocky Horror Show.
This musical carries alongside it one of the biggest fandoms of all time, and with Jason Donovan playing the role of Frank-N-Furter, the love for this production is set to grow much stronger. Manchester is no stranger to doing the ‘Time Warp’ and with the musical returning in summer 2025, they’re most definitely about to do it again.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe / Credit: Matt Crockett
Start filling your Christmas calendar for 2025 early and enrich yourself in a classic novel set in the fantasy land of Narnia.
Watch Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter tackle enemies, face foes and create solutions while venturing through a world of wonders. You’re about to be in awe as you get whisked away to this mystical land and watch the story unfold on stage with a live cast and some mesmerising set designs.
Dates for this show are very flexible too, meaning theatregoers have lots of opportunities to see the miracle worker that is Ms. Poppins fly about the streets of London.
It’s a double Australian bill as both Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers who are reprising their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert, respectively, are both from down under.
‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’, ‘Proud Mary’ and ‘The Best’, you can’t deny the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll has certainly earned her royal musical status.
This monumental singer achieved 12 Grammy awards during her musical career and grew a strong cult fanbase who stuck with her through thick and thin.
Now fans and musical lovers alike can enjoy a show all about the life of the vocal pioneer while also reminiscing on some of the biggest hits of her career.
Pride and Prejudice (Sort Of…) / Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic
There are lots of fantastic productions happening throughout the year and but we had to include this one because it’s Pride And Prejudice… well sort of.
Jane Austen’s groundbreaking novel has seen itself take on numerous adaptations since it’s original hardback debut from the big screen release in 2005 to this new stage musical coming in 2025. The drama will feature some of pop’s greatest records throughout the tale like ‘You’re So Vain’, ‘Young Hearts Run Free’ and ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’.