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Nation at HOME
There are hugely effective moments here, but this provocative exploration of British identity never quite reveals exactly what it is trying to say.
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Hand-picked previews and standout cultural events across Manchester and the North West - your essential guide to what’s worth seeing.
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Even These Things at the Royal Exchange Theatre
A bold and deeply human portrait of Manchester across three timelines.
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The Karate Kid at the Palace Theatre
The nostalgia lands beautifully, but it’s the tenderness at the heart of Daniel and Miyagi’s relationship that gives the show real depth.
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ENO: Angel's Bone at Aviva Studios
Bold, brutal and visually staggering, this avant-garde opera turns exploitation into something dizzying and deeply unsettling.
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Private Lives at the Royal Exchange Theatre
A sharply played anniversary-season revival that lets Coward’s wit shine through.
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Bog Witch at HOME
Bryony Kimmings turns climate anxiety into something candid, funny and unexpectedly moving.
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Road at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Powerful, immersive and politically charged, this revival shows Road still has bite, even if its relevance now feels more complex than ever.
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Manchester-based Company Chameleon bring a compelling double-bill of dance to HOME.
A great chance to catch one of Manchester’s award-winning dance companies on home turf, with two socially engaged works at HOME this February.
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Review: Robin Hood at Manchester Opera House
Fronted by Manford and Nickless’ brilliantly unpredictable double act, it’s a cheeky, festive treat for all ages.
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Review: Singin' in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre
From the first burst of tap-dancing to the final standing ovation, this golden-age musical shines bright in Manchester.
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Alternative Christmas Things To Do (Manchester & Beyond)
For anyone craving something fresher this December, here’s a curated mix of cabaret, theatre, dance, outdoor art and off-beat festive nights.
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Join Company Chameleon in their studio for an evening of new work by some of the North West's most exciting dance makers.
From cinematic storytelling to playful physicality, Uplift 2025 celebrates the next generation of dance artists.