The award-winning show follows former Secret Service agent-turned-bodyguard Frank Farmer, who is hired to protect star Rachel Marron from a stalker.
The Bodyguard is coming to Manchester. Credit: Publicity poster
The musical is based on the hit Oscar-nominated 1992 film of the same name, which starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.
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Its songs include irresistible classics like I Will Always Love You, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Saving All My Love, Queen of the Night, and One Moment in Time.
The Bodyguard musical premiered at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End and was nominated for four Olivier Awards.
To date, The Bodyguard has played to more than 3.6 million people in 15 countries.
The Bodyguard will perform at the Palace Theatre between 3 and 15 April 2023.
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Theatre
Jack Whitehall adds extra dates to UK tour – and tickets are only £25
Daisy Jackson
Jack Whitehall has added new tour dates to his huge UK tour, and is selling tickets for just £25.
The award-winning comedian, actor and writer has said that the Settle Down Tour will be his most ‘personal’ to date.
He’ll be performing two massive shows here in Manchester, taking over the AO Arena for two nights in June.
Upon announcing, Jack Whitehall said: “This is my most personal show yet, with plenty of material about the big changes that have happened in my life. It’s about my struggle to settle down gracefully.
“I’ve got a long-term partner, a ridiculous dog and am now hurtling towards middle aged without a clue. It’s about a foppish man-child’s cack handed attempt at adulting!”
After his first announcement for the tour attracted huge attention, Whitehall has announced extra dates for his ‘Settle Down’ tour.
And for a limited time only, the tickets are selling for just £25 each so act fast and grab yourself a bargain here.
Jack Whitehall’s full tour dates
Saturday 27 May: Swansea, Swansea Arena Sunday 28 May: Norwich, Theatre Royal Wednesday 31 May: Northampton, Royal and Derngate Tuesday 13 June: Brighton, Brighton Centre Wednesday 14 June: Brighton, Brighton Centre Thursday 15 June: Brighton, Brighton Centre Friday 16 June: Bournemouth, BIC Saturday 17 June: Leeds, First Direct Arena Sunday 18 June: Leeds, First Direct Arena Monday 19 June: Glasgow, Hydro Tuesday 20 June: Sheffield, Utilita Arena Wednesday 21 June: Manchester, AO Arena Thursday 22 June: Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena Friday 23 June: Newcastle, Utilita Arena Saturday 24 June: Manchester, AO Arena Sunday 25 June: Liverpool, M & S Bank Arena Tuesday 4 July: Cardiff, International Arena Wednesday 5 July: Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena Friday 7 July: Birmingham, Utilita Arena Saturday 8 July: Birmingham, Utilita Arena Sunday 9 July: Cardiff, International Arena Monday 10 July: Cardiff, International Arena Friday 14 July: London, The O2 Saturday 15 July: London, The O2 Sunday 16 July: London, The O2
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Theatre
How to get tickets for Wicked as hit musical returns to Manchester’s Palace Theatre
Daisy Jackson
Wicked, one of the world’s best-loved musicals, is returning to Manchester, with tickets on sale this morning.
The smash hit theatre phenomenon is heading out on a 10-city UK and Ireland tour, which will bring it back to the Palace Theatre next year.
Wicked is set to fly into Manchester for six weeks, between Tuesday 3 December 2024 and Sunday 12 January 2025.
Following a members-only presale, general tickets will go on sale on Friday 19 May at 10am, priced from £20.
Manchester audiences will be taken back on an enchanting journey with Wicked, where two unlikely university friends go on their way to becoming Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
The Grammy and Tony award-winning musical tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, spinning a backstory for the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Wicked production photography. Credit: Supplied
The stunning production features 350 costumes, 140 wigs, 244 pairs of shoes, 110 hats, 125 pairs of gloves and 30 prosthetic masks.
Dubbed one of the most successful musicals of all time, Wicked has a touring cast and crew of 82 people and played to sold-out audiences during its previous two tours, selling more than 225,000 during its previous visits to the Palace Theatre.
Wicked is now in its 17th year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London and is the fifth-longest running show in Broadway history.
Wicked production photography 2014-2015
Jennifer DiNoia Limited EngagementWicked production photography 2016-2017
Over the years, it’s been seen by more than 60 million people around the world and has been performed in over 130 cities in 16 countries.
Wicked executive producer (UK & Ireland) Michael McCabe,said: “We are proud to be bringing Wicked back to the magnificent Palace Theatre, where incredible audiences greeted us during two previous sold-out engagements.
“We’re excited to have this opportunity to share once again the spectacle, magic and emotion that has created unforgettable memories for audiences in Manchester and all around the world.”
Robin Hawkes, theatre director of the Palace Theatre & Opera House, said: “It is a privilege to be hosting this world-renowned, record-breaking production once again after its previous sell-out runs with us.
“Seeing these huge West End productions continue to return to our venues illustrates that the appetite for musical theatre in our region is stronger than ever. We look forward to watching this wonderful show cast its spell over both audience goers and our city.”
Wicked will be at the Palace Theatre in Manchester between Tuesday 3 December 2024 and Sunday 12 January 2025.
Daisy Jackson -
14th June 2022 
