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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Theatre

13 Going On 30 The Musical at Manchester Opera House – a fresh take on the nostalgic smash hit

Amy Williams Amy Williams 13 Going On 30 The Musical at Manchester Opera House - a fresh take on the nostalgic smash hit

13 Going On 30 The Musical made its world premiere in Manchester last night, and it’s a night to relive a childhood favourite film, done so brilliantly. 

With the original writers, Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, as part of the team plus Andy Fickman, who has screen hits such as She’s The Man and musicals including Heathers, you know from the off this is going to be good. 

If you don’t know the story, it begins with a young (13 year old) Jenna and Matty, with Jenna wishing she was one of the popular girls, and instead ‘thirty, flirty and thriving’. The next minute, she wakes up on her 30th birthday. 

She got everything she dreamed of – prom queen, editor of a popular fashion magazine, and the dream guy – but lost her best friend, family and became someone she didn’t quite like.

Can she turn it around and get back to the person she once was? 

I loved this film when I was closer to 13, and now watching it premiere on the stage a bit closer to 30 myself, it’s still just as brilliant.

13 Going On 30 The Musical in Manchester
13 Going On 30 The Musical in Manchester
13 Going On 30 The Musical in Manchester
13 Going On 30 The Musical in Manchester
Credit: Pamela Raith Photography

There’s an original score throughout it too (with the exception of, of course, Thriller – and the whole dance routine to go with it too might I add). 

Staring Lucie Jones as Jenna Rink – with previous roles on Les Miserables, Ghost The Musical and Wicked – and David Hunter as Matt Flamhaff, their voices were absolutely incredible. A special mention too to young Matt, with brilliant vocals. 

13 Going On 30 The Musical brought back the Thriller dance, the famous multicoloured dress and the need to go back instantly and rewatch the film again (and make my mum watch it, who hadn’t seen the film previously but still loved the show just as much).

13 Going On 30 The Musical is on at the Opera House Manchester until Sunday 12 October and you can still grab tickets here. 

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Featured image: Pamela Raith Photography

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Beloved musical Dirty Dancing is returning to the stage in Manchester next year

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Ready to have the time of your life? Dirty Dancing is returning to Manchester next year.

Based off the iconic 1987 film of the same name, audiences are being told to expect this new production of Dirty Dancing to explode onto the stage with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion, and of course, sensationally sexy dancing when it heads out on a grand tour of the UK and Ireland in 2026.

The popular stage production will, once again, come to life before your very eyes with what is already being described as a ‘fantastic, emotional and triumphant’ live show.

If you’ve never seen the film, or you haven’t been lucky enough to watch Dirty Dancing on stage before, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny.

Beloved musical Dirty Dancing is returning to the stage in Manchester next year / Credit: Mark Senior

Already seen by millions across the globe, you’ll get to watch these two ‘fiercely-independent’ young spirits from different worlds come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.

The musical features the hit songs ‘Hungry Eyes’, ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’, and the heart stopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’.

The iconic show will first be returning to the stage with a preview at Milton Keynes Theatre on 27 August 2026 before it heads out on a tour of the UK and Ireland, and arrives at Manchester’s legendary Palace Theatre from Tuesday 29 September to Saturday 3 October 2026.

Tickets officially go on sale this week / Credit: Dirty Dancing (via X)

Once again, the show will be directed by Federico Bellone and choreographed by Austin Wilks, with the producer being Karl Sydow.

“We can’t wait to bring this amazing show back to audiences across the UK and Ireland,” Karl Sydow said. “Now more than ever, theatre needs the excitement and joy that Dirty Dancing brings – you’ll have the time of your life.”

Tickets to Dirty Dancing at Manchester Palace Theatre from Tuesday 29 September to Saturday 3 October 2026 officially go on sale this morning at 10am.

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You can get your hands on tickets here.

Featured Image – Mark Senior (Supplied)

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