Tina – The Tina Turner Musical has announced its first-ever UK and Ireland tour, and it’s coming to Manchester.
The smash hit West End production, which documents the life of the iconic singer and is packed with her biggest hits, will visit the Palace Theatre.
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical has been running at the Aldwych Theatre for more than five years, smashing box office records, and eight productions have opened worldwide.
The show is currently on tour in North America and Australia but details of a UK and Ireland leg have finally been announced, with a huge run in Manchester.
The glittering production tells the story of the 12-time Grammy Award-winning Queen of Rock n Roll.
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It’s a true and inspiring story which captures how she dared to dream fiercely, shatter barriers and defy the bounds of age, gender, and race to conquer the world against all odds.
Its soundtrack includes her hits like The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Private Dancer and River Deep, Mountain High.
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Producer Tali Pelman said: “Tina Turner played to packed out arenas across the UK and Ireland throughout her extensive career.
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL. Credit: Matt Crockett Tina – The Tina Turner Musical is coming to Manchester’s Palace Theatre. Credit: Manuel Harlan
“We’re thrilled to now be able to bring her extraordinary story to stages across the UK and Ireland for the first time with TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, celebrating the life and times of a truly inspirational woman whose story continues to move and elate audiences around the world every night.”
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical is dedicated to the memory of Tina Turner, who sadly passed away in May 2023.
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Tina – The Tina Turner Musical will be at the Palace Theatre in Manchester from Tuesday 25 November 2025 to Saturday 3 January 2026.
Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Tuesday 5 March here.
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical UK tour dates in full
Thursday 6 – Saturday 22 March 2025, Leicester Curve
Wednesday 26 March – Saturday 5 April 2025, Sunderland Empire
Thursday 8 – Saturday 26 April 2025, Bristol Hippodrome
Tuesday 6 – Saturday 24 May 2025, Grand Opera House, Belfast
Tuesday 27 May – Saturday 14 June 2025, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin
Tuesday 17 – Saturday 28 June 2025, Birmingham Hippodrome
Tuesday 1 – Saturday 12 July 2025, Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Tuesday 15 July – Saturday 2 August 2025, Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Tuesday 12 – Saturday 23 August 2025, Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 26 August – Saturday 6 September 2025, Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Tuesday 9 – Saturday 20 September 2025, Sheffield Lyceum
Tuesday 23 September – Saturday 4 October 2025, King’s Theatre Glasgow
Tuesday 7 – Saturday 18 October 2025, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Tuesday 28 October – Saturday 8 November 2025, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
Tuesday 11 – Saturday 22 November 2025, Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh
Tuesday 25 November 2025 – Saturday 3 January 2026, Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 13 – Saturday 24 January 2026, Theatre Royal, Norwich
Tuesday 27 January – Saturday 7 February 2026, Milton Keynes Theatre
Tuesday 10 – Saturday 28 February 2026, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Tuesday 3 – Saturday 14 March 2026, Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Tuesday 17 March – Saturday 4 April 2026, Leeds Grand Theatre
Manchester parks are hosting loads of FREE Halloween-themed activities this month
Emily Sergeant
Parks across Manchester are set to host loads of Halloween-themed activities this month.
With October half term right around the corner and Halloween not far off either, it won’t be long before parents and carers are looking for ways to keep little Mancs occupied… luckily, Manchester City Council has unveiled a programme of free ‘spooktacular’ activities that’ll be happening at parks across the borough this month.
Manchester’s parks will ‘come alive’ this October half-term with a packed programme community-focussed free activities for children – including a range of lantern making workshops delivered by the parks’ teams.
There will also be pumpkin carving throughout the week, with everything provided to create a suitably scary masterpiece to take home, as well ‘Hidden Horror’ trails across 13 parks with lots of spooky characters to be discovered.
Other highlights included guided walks, cycling along the Yellow Brick Road in Debdale Park, helping to create a giant haunted house using recycled materials at Alexandra Park, and a Halloween Party at Grounded Cafe in Cringle Park.
Manchester parks are hosting loads of free Halloween-themed activities this October half term/ Credit: Max Burchill | Pierre Bouyer (via Unsplash)
And fireworks won’t be the only attraction on Bonfire Night either.
Activities on the day begin from 3pm with the chance for little ones to enjoy magical storytelling experiences from Z Arts, with hands-on crafting inspired by the story.
Dazzling fire performers will light up the event with a mesmerising display of flames, fiery choreography, and captivating skills, and the Lantern Parade prior to the main fireworks display is not to be missed.
Don’t forget to stop off at the retro funfairs, and the food and drink village for some seasonal treats to enjoy on the night.
Find out everything happening in Manchester this October half term and Halloween HERE.
Featured Image – Pierre Bouyer (via Unsplash)
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Victim named and murder investigation launched after young woman is killed in Newton Heath stabbing
Emily Sergeant
The victim of a street stabbing in Newton Heath this week has been named for the first time as a murder investigation continues.
It comes after officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) responded to reports of a disturbance at around 2am yesterday (Thursday 15 October) on Dorking Avenue, in the Newton Heath area of Manchester, and when they arrived on the scene, they found a woman in her 20s with serious injuries that were ‘consistent with a stabbing’.
Despite best efforts of all emergency services involved, the young woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
As the murder investigation progresses, the woman has now been publicly named and a photo of her has been released for the first time.
She has been named as 26-year-old Alisha Samuels.
At this time, one man, aged 25, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a man and woman, aged 61 and 38, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, and they all remain in custody – with officers continuing their enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this incident.
Alisha’s family have asked for privacy whilst they deal with the devastating loss of their loved one, GMP has stated.
“We are continuing to urge people who may have information in relation to this incident to please come forward to support our investigation and bring justice for Alisha,” the police force said in a public appeal.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has mobile phone, CCTV, or doorbell footage, is urged to call GMP on 0161 856 5464, or contact them via the Major Incident Public Portal here.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Daisy Jackson -
29th February 2024 
