Tickets to the most hotly-anticipated show on the Manchester theatre scene in recent memory officially go on sale today.
In case you missed it, it was announced to serious excitement among theatre fans at the end of last month that Hamilton – one of the most successful musicals of the 21st century – is heading out on its first-ever tour of the UK later this year.
The multi-award winning musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda has captivating and engaging audiences like no other for close to a decade, and has taken Broadway and the West End – and the world – by storm since it first hit the stage.
First premiering Off-Broadway back in February 2015, the Olivier, Tony, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical production opened at the newly re-built and restored Victoria Palace Theatre in London in December 2017, where it continues to play to sell-out audiences, while also still drawing in record-breaking crowds on Broadway
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The smash-hit production has also transferred over to Toronto in Canada, as well as Australia, and Germany, with other international ventures also planned – but a UK tour is on the agenda first.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Hamilton 2023 UK Tour.
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Hamilton is heading out on its first-ever tour of the UK later this year / Credit: Hamilton West End
What is Hamilton about?
Unfamiliar with the cultural phenomenon that is Hamilton? Well, to put it simply – “Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now.”
Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre – going on to become a musical that’s had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography, Hamilton has a book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire.
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An original Broadway cast recording of the show also became a hit movie on Disney+ in 2020.
When does the UK tour start? And what cities is it heading to?
The Hamilton 2023 UK Tour starts on Saturday 11 November.
Although it’s being billed as a UK tour, the production is actually only heading to two cities – with Manchester being the first place it takes to the stage, before it heads on up to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh for a run at the Festival Theatre from Wednesday 28 February – Saturday 27 April 2024.
The Lin-Manuel Miranda created production is one of the most successful musicals of the 21st century / Credit: Hamilton West End
When is Hamilton playing in Manchester?
The Hamilton UK tour will open in Manchester on Saturday 11 November 2023 for a 15-week season until Saturday 24 February 2024.
When do tickets go on sale? And where can you buy them?
While tickets for ATG Theatrecard holders already went on sale last Friday 10 March at 10am, and other priority access sales have already been held, the question you’ve presumably all been looking for the answer to is when can you grab general sale tickets in Manchester.
General sale tickets for Hamilton at Manchester Palace Theatre officially go on sale this morning (Monday 13 March) at 10am.
You can get your hands on them exclusively from ATG Tickets here.
The Hamilton 2023 UK Tour will be at Manchester’s Palace Theatre for 15 weeks. / Credit: Manchester Palace Theatre
How much will tickets cost?
With shows happening six days a week, excluding Sundays, and two shows a day every Saturday and selected Wednesdays – including several captioned performances, and facilities catering for the deaf / or hard of hearing – tickets will be available in a range of prices.
Tickets for the cheapest seats in the venue start from just £13, or from £36 on opening night.
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What are the producers saying?
Hamilton producers Cameron Mackintosh and Jeffrey Seller are “excited” to be bringing the production to Manchester.
“Since the day the show opened at the Victoria Palace Theatre, London has embraced Hamilton with an enthusiasm we could never have imagined,” Jeffrey Seller explained.
“We are excited to embark on a UK tour and share this special musical with audiences in Manchester and Edinburgh first.”
The room where it happens is The Palace Theatre, Manchester!#HamiltonUKTour arrives November 2023 for 15 Weeks Only.
Producer Cameron Mackintosh added: “Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is indisputably the most brilliant, ground-breaking, contemporary musical of modern times. I feel extraordinarily fortunate that Lin and my friend Jeffrey Seller, the show’s original producer, have entrusted me with their wonderful musical in the UK and Ireland.
“The London production opened in 2017 at the Victoria Palace, a theatre I completely rebuilt to house Hamilton, where it continues to play and has proved to be as big a success as the Broadway original.
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“So, I am thrilled that it is time to put together a second British national touring company to bring this great show to our leading cities.”
General sale tickets are available from Monday 13 March at 10am / Credit: Danny Kaan (via Hamilton West End)
Find out more about the Hamilton 2023 UK Tour in Manchester here.
Featured Image – Hamilton West End
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Iconic music festival Suffragette City is returning to Manchester
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Suffragette City, known for its cracking performances by the greatest female and non-binary acts, is returning to Manchester next month.
Aptly named after the Suffragette movement, this event celebrates and supports ‘women and gender expansive folk’ through charity work and fantastic club nights, bringing together women and non-binary performers, DJs, artists and more for some non-stop music entertainment.
Even better, this club night is being hosted around International Women’s Day, meaning there’s even more reasons to dance the night away.
Manchester was one of the pioneering cities when it came to campaigning for womens’ right to vote.
Emmeline Pankhurst’s efforts will never be forgotten, as she and her fellow advocates managed to securing womens’ right to vote in 1918, a date that is cemented in UK and worldwide history. So much so, there’s a statue of her which sits heroically in St. Peter’s Square overlooking the city centre and all of its many commuters.
This event is named in honour of that very movement.
This year, Suffragette City is being hosted at one of Manchester’s most-esteemed nightlife venues, Yes Bar, where they will be taking over all four floors and you’ll be able to catch some of the hottest talent including Sarah Bates and Afrodeutsche.
As well as making sure people are having a brilliant time, this club night also aims to raise lots of money for a variety of important local charities and causes, all of which help women and non-binary people with different resources.
All the money from each ticket sale goes straight back to the charities MASH (Manchester Action on Street Health), Every Month, SAWN (Support and Action Women’s Network), and Contact Hostel.
Iconic music festival Suffragette City is returning to Manchester next month / Credit: Supplied
As much as technology may be our new best friend, you’ll also find a handful of volunteers spread throughout the venue with buckets for you to put physical donations into, and you can also help contribute by purchasing merchandise online or at the event.
And to make the event even more accessible, for the first time ever, it will broadcast globally online thanks to an exciting collaboration with StreamGM – a not-for-profit streaming service showcasing music, culture, and nightlife from Greater Manchester – and their underground clubbing series, Main Room.
So whether you’re in Manchester, Madrid, Melbourne, or anywhere in between, you’ll be able to experience the magic of Suffragette City from the comfort of your own home.
LF System, DJ Paulette and Turno announced as headliners for ‘The Drop’ music series
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A returning music series is taking place in Manchester again and it’s bringing together even more great DJs for some fantastic live sets.
Titled ‘The Drop’, this music celebration is the mastermind of Skiddle and Headstock, who have collaborated to raise funds to support the music industry and mental health awareness.
Both the leading organisations put music at the forefront of what they do with Skiddle as a UK-based online ticket platform and Headstock, a hugely important music and mental health social enterprise.
‘The Drop’ is a monthly event series created to raise funds for several charities that exist to support the mental health of people working in the music industry.
Credit: Publicity Picture (Supplied)
This all-new event has support from The Warehouse Project, one of the leading nightlife and music entertainment spots not just in Manchester but the UK, bringing in acts from all over the world.
There are lots of music-tailored companies getting involved too including our very own music counterpart, Audio North.
Currently, there are three big headliners that have just been announced and these acts are certainly music champions in the dance music scene, featuring LF System, DJ Paulette and Turno.
LF System has reached incredible heights thanks to their unforgettable tune ‘Afraid To Feel’, which has now racked up nearly 500 million Spotify streams globally since its release in 2022.
Manchester music legend and Haçienda queen, DJ Paulette has also seen huge success with her mind-blowing mixes and soundtracking various music events.
The final headliner to be announced so far is Turno, who has played out to crowds of 10,000 at WHP and is respected for his eclectic drum and bass beats.
DJ Paulette is always lifting our energy no matter where she goes.Turno is about to bring some drum and bass bangers.LF System are ready to show off some well-crafted mixes.Credit: Publicity Pictures (Supplied)
‘The Drop’ kickstarts on 27 March for the Spring season with international DJ and producer Turno from 6:30-11pm, with sets happening every month following, tickets are already available.
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Following on from this is the sensational LF System are taking over with a coffee table set joined by some special yet-to-be-announced guests on 24 April – tickets HERE.
Finally, DJ Paulette will be bringing those massive rave bangers and combining it with her usual charismatic energy on 15 May – grab your tickets now.
Emily Sergeant -
13th March 2023 
