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Theatre tickets in Manchester slashed to £15 in huge January sale

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You can now grab theatre tickets for just £15 for some massive shows coming to Manchester in 2024.

Musicals, dramas, comedy and dance shows are all included in the massive sale, which includes the Palace Theatre and the Opera House in Manchester.

Thousands of cheap theatre tickets are up for grabs in ATG’s biggest January sale ever.

With more than 150 shows taking part across 24 venues around the UK, you can nab some big savings.

In Manchester’s much-loved sister theatre venues, that means tickets are available for just £15 for family-friendly musical Madagascar The Musical.

Based on the DreamWorks animated film of the same name, Madagascar The Musical invites audiences along on a journey with “all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends” as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to “the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar”.

The smash-hit production is already being described by critics as “a wacky adventure for the whole family” that’s truly brought to life on stage.

The legendary Full Monty is another film favourite that’s taking to the stage in 2024 at the Opera House.

It will follow a group of hard-working lads desperate for extra cash, who decide to take on a side hustle as strippers – with heartwarming and hilarious results.

Sister Act has been added to the January theatre sale too, which comes to Manchester in March and tells the tale of disco diva Deloris after she witnesses a murder.

Placed under protective custody, she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent. Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

You can browse cheap theatre tickets in the ATG Tickets January sale here, and see the full list for Manchester below.

Manchester theatre shows included in the ATG Tickets January sale

ATG Tickets said: “2024 promises to be a bumper year for live entertainment and we’re celebrating the New Year with our biggest ticket sale ever.

“Don’t miss out on savings across hit musicals, brilliant dramas, inspiring dance, live comedy, and much, much more.

“Our biggest ever ticket sale features hundreds of shows with ticket prices from as little as £15 (+ £3.95 transaction fee per order). With 24 ATG venues up and down the country you’re sure to find the perfect ticket deal for you.”

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‘Pioneering’ immersive theatre productions to take place inside shipping containers across Greater Manchester

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A pioneering production company is bringing immersive theatre inside shipping containers to Greater Manchester.

DARKFIELD has announced their first shows in Greater Manchester for seven years, and will present their three most critically-acclaimed experiences at iconic venues across the region as part of an ‘exciting’ collaboration.

Keen audiences will be able to head to The Lowry, Aviva Studios, and HOME this month to see theatre like they’ve never seen it before.

Renowned for their trademark shipping containers popping up across the UK and internationally, bringing mysterious and exciting experiences across the country, DARKFIELD will present SÉANCE, FLIGHT and ARCADE so crowds can find themselves immersed in the supernatural, boarding a new airline, or navigating a war torn world.

Fresh from sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, BFI London Film Festival, and an extended residency at Shoreditch Town Hall, ARCADE will arrive at The Lowry – which is the company’s newest production.

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‘Pioneering’ immersive theatre productions inside shipping containers will be happening across Greater Manchester / Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic | Fiona Rita Blyth

Aviva Studios will welcome one of DARKFIELD’s most popular and critically-acclaimed experiences, FLIGHT.

Over 30 minutes in total darkness, FLIGHT explores the Many-Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics, taking audience members through two worlds, two realities, and two possible outcomes to their journey.

And then over at HOME, the company’s first shipping container experience, SÉANCE, will be on show.

The interior of a 24ft container will be transformed into a Victorian séance room, and asks audiences to believe not only what is happening inside the container, but also in what might be conjured up into the room with them.

“We are delighted to be returning to Greater Manchester to present our shows in collaboration with three incredible venues,” commented DARKFIELD, ahead of their arrival in our region.

“We can’t wait to welcome audiences across the region to experience the strange worlds we’ve created.”

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DARKFIELD will present their three most critically-acclaimed experiences in Greater Manchester from Wednesday 10 – Sunday 21 September.

Get tickets to the shows here.

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Chicago The Musical at The Lowry, Salford – a story of hot jazz and theatrical bliss

Aimee Woodcock Aimee Woodcock Chicago The Musical at The Lowry, Salford - a story of hot jazz and theatrical bliss

All That Jazz has found its way to Salford this week as Chicago the Musical hits The Lowry, and it’s safe to say the show still knows how to pull in a crowd.

Set in 1920s Chicago, the story centres on Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who shoots her lover and winds up behind bars. Inside Cook County Jail she meets Velma Kelly, a nightclub star with her own double-murder conviction.

Both women want the spotlight as much as they want their freedom, and with the slick lawyer Billy Flynn fighting their corner, it quickly turns into a tit-for-tat battle of who can play the media game best. 

The big talking point this time round is Janette Manrara, swapping the Strictly ballroom for the theatre stage in her debut as Roxie. She’s playful, cheeky and full of energy, and it’s clear she’s enjoying every second.

By her side, Djalenga Scott is a knockout Velma. From the moment she kicks things off with ‘All That Jazz’ she owns the stage, captivating the audience with every line.

Together, the pair bounce off each other brilliantly – their love-hate chemistry is one of the show’s strongest pulls.

Chicago The Musical at The Lowry in Salford
Chicago The Musical at The Lowry in Salford. Credit: Paul Coltas

Darren Day brings the charm as Billy Flynn, the lawyer who can turn any trial into one big show stopper. His big number ‘Razzle Dazzle’ truly shines.

Stepping in for Brenda Edwards tonight was Victoria Anderson, in her element as Mama Morton, belting out ‘When You’re Good to Mama’ with just the right amount of soul.

Joshua Lloyd shines as Amos Hart, Roxie’s hopeless husband, heartbreakingly relatable in ‘Mr. Cellophane’, while Jordan Lee Davies brings humour and surprise as the iconic Mary Sunshine.

The staging is simple, with the 12-piece orchestra, sat in full view. It gives the whole show a stripped-back, concert-like feel, letting the band drive the energy – and trust us there’s plenty of it throughout the two hour show. 

Chicago The Musical at The Lowry in Salford. Credit: Paul Coltas
Chicago The Musical at The Lowry in Salford. Credit: Paul Coltas

Of course, Bob Fosse’s iconic choreography is front and centre of each performance and instantly recognisable. The famous ‘Cell Block Tango’ is as gripping as ever, the audience filled with applause upon finishing.

Chicago has been running for nearly 30 years, but it feels far from tired. If anything, its satirical take on fame and the media feels even sharper today than ever.

At The Lowry, it’s delivered with style, glitz and a lot of sass. One for fans old and new and well worth a night out. 

Catch it until this Saturday 30 August.

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