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Tina – The Tina Turner Musical is coming to Manchester on first-ever UK tour

It's heading to the Palace Theatre. (Contains affiliate links)

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 29th February 2024

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. Credit: Matt Crockett
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is coming to Manchester's Palace Theatr
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

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Featured image: Manuel Harlan

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Manchester firefighter surprises partner with proposal during new recruits parade

Danny Jones Danny Jones Manchester firefighter surprise proposal recruit passing out parade

We’re a sucker for a wholesome little video as we know you are, which is exactly why we thought of you lot when we came across this video of a newly graduated Manchester firefighter surprising his partner with a heartwarming proposal.

Just the kind of heartwarming that usually sets us off after a long week at work.

The clip shared by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) on Thursday, 25 April, shows Manc fireman James popping the question to his girlfriend sat unassumingly in the audience at a recent passing out ceremony.

Pass out ceremonies are when trainees go from recruits to fully qualified firefighters after completing their intensive operational training. It’s a long-standing tradition in the emergency services where friends and family gather to celebrate their achievements – it’s almost like it’s the perfect opportunity…

Watch as a Manc firefighter turns his passing out ceremony into a surprise proposal.

As you can see, since the graduates are usually the centre of attention, James couldn’t help but size his moment and instead of walking and lining up normally like everyone else, he decided to head straight over to his wife-to-be and get down on one knee.

You already know the rest.

Welling up immediately and barely able to remove her hands from her face, Melissa nods and says yes as the crowd cheers and the pair share a smooch.

You just love to see it.

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Writing on social media, the GMFRS said: “We managed to capture a VERY special moment at our new recruits pass out parade today… Congratulations to James and Melissa!”, adding, “Certainly one way to start your new career”.

If we don’t see all the groomsmen dressed as firefighters on a random viral video sometime soon we’re going to be gutted.

All the best to the happy couple and if you’ve got any more lovely clips like this to send in so we can make ourselves cry (in a good way), you know what to do.

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Whitworth Locke hotel review: This historic Manchester building is home to one of the city’s most beautiful hotels

Abbie Bartlett Abbie Bartlett

Set in a beautiful 19th Century building in Manchester’s civic quarter, Whitworth Locke aparthotel is right in the middle of all the action.

As someone who works in Manchester but lives over in Leeds, this hotel couldn’t be more ideal for me. Less than 10 minutes from both Piccadilly and Oxford road train stations and St Peter’s Square Metrolink station, the ease of getting to the hotel set off my stay to a flying start.

While the beauty of the building is astonishing, it’s almost one of those hidden gems you might miss if you weren’t looking.

Nestled in between the two sides of the building a stunning conservatory marks the main entrance with comfy seating outside I imagine to be an absolute sun trap when Manchester’s weather decides to be kind to us.

As you walk through the glass-roofed bar to get to reception you literally can’t help but be in awe. New York architects, Grzywinski+Pons, embraced the cotton mills’ original features and designed a space to show off bricks and pillars but softened them with pastel paints.

A stunning conservatory marks the main entrance. Image: Whitworth Locke
the glass-roofed bar with cobbled floors. Image: Whitworth Locke

The bar area has an inside-outside feel, cobbled floors and covered in plants with light beaming in from all angles. Even if I wasn’t spending the night, I could see myself spending the afternoon enjoying some cocktails in this space.

I immediately had a cheery welcome as I approached the reception to check in, which I think really does make all the difference. I was asked about my day, if I needed any help finding my way around Manchester (actually incredibly useful for someone who gets lost as much as I do) and talked through all of the hotel amenities.

The hotel hosts a large gym, perfect for yoga, which is free to use over your stay but I opted out as I wouldn’t have the time. There’s also a lovely coffee shop, Foundation Coffee, serving breakfasts, toasties and of course a lovely cup of joe.

The main attraction though, in my eyes, is the free to use co-working space which takes up a huge part of the ground floor. Happily being used by throughout my visit, the Wi-Fi was great, the seats were comfy and although it was busy, it was nice and quiet.

A large seating and working area.
Comfortable king-sized beds.

Now let’s get onto the rooms, I had the privilege of trying out one of the suites and what a treat it was. Rooms are decorated with blush pink and pastel green with brass finishes, very chic and brings almost a holiday feeling even on a rainy day in Manchester.

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It’s not all about style though, there’s a fully-equipped kitchen with a huge fridge, lovely comfortable king-sized beds and loads of space to unpack your things. An added touch that really made me feel special was the hand written note hoping I enjoy my stay along with a bottle of red wine and chocolates. Safe to say, you know the way to my heart Whitworth Locke.

Kitchen space with table and chairs and larger TV.
The fully-equipped kitchen.
Hand-written note with bottle of red wine.
My handwritten note and bottle of wine.

Overall, I woke up feeling very refreshed from a good night’s sleep and even more so after a long waterfall shower. It was really easy to check out, they even looked after my luggage for the day, and with the great location I was out and on a train to my first meeting of the day with pure ease.

The moment we’ve all been waiting for, let’s talk money. Double rooms are from £99 in low season, and from £199 in high. Competitively I think it is good value for money, the facilities and location matched with the service and cleanliness there isn’t really anything I could knock.

If you’re after a really central Manchester stay with a lovely team and a super cool aesthetic, you won’t go wrong with this one. Book your stay here.

Featured image: The Manc Group

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