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Hope Mill On Stage

9 to 5 the Musical 9 -19 April Clock in for a night of mischief, hilarity and feel-good hits at 9 to 5 the Musical. With a rip-roaring score by the Queen of Country, 9 to 5 the Musical tells the story of three workmates pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their supervisor, will the ladies manage to reform their office - or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit? Based on the hit 1980s movie and with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton herself, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is a must see this spring. Tumble out of bed and grab yourself a ticket 2 for 1 tickets on all remaining performances of Glorious! Until Sunday 30 March Dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, Glorious! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances and decidedly off-key voice. Glorious! follows ...
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Clonter Opera Theatre

James Pearson & Friends Sat 7 June, 7pm Jazz, Soul & Gospel – A Celebration of Aretha Franklin with James Pearson and Friends We are delighted to now be able to announce the friends that James Pearson will be bringing with him this year – Vanessa Haynes and Tom O’Grady. Vanessa Haynes ‘Ain’t No Way’ Live at Jazz Voice Vanessa Haynes Vanessa is a singer based in London. She works as a solo artist, and is also a lead singer with Incognito. Credits include, Van Morrison, Dave Stewart, Billy Ocean, Anastacia, Chaka Khan, Lulu, Leon Ware and others. Tom O’Grady Whilst Tom is primarily a pianist, he will be coming with his trombone on this occasion. Tom composes for and plays keyboards for his own jazz funk band ‘Resolution 88’ and co-writes and tours with the soul jazz singer Myles Sanko. He has performed on a world tour with jazz funk legends Incognito and shared the stage with Don Blackman, the Blackbyrds & Larry Mizell, Mike Clark, Underground Resistance, Eumir Deodato an...
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Kym Marsh in Abigail's Party

Royal Exchange Theatre. Mike Leighs' Abigail's Party with Kym Marsh, Directed by Natalie Abrahami. Mike Leigh’s darkly comic masterpiece ABIGAIL’S PARTY as you've never experienced before. At the height of 1970s suburbia, social class and ambition, Beverly Moss, the Hostess with the Mostess, is inviting you to her cocktail party. The latest tracks are on the record player, the drinks are flowing and there’s even a bowl of olives – although it seems that only Laurence likes those. As the night moves on and the party gets thick with sexual tension, Beverly’s exclusive gathering quickly descends into chaos... Watch this exclusive interview to get a peek into how the cast are bringing Mike Leigh's legendary work to life under Natalie Abrahami’s direction. Book here Photo credit: Johan Persson Stay connected with us Royal Exchange Theatre St Ann's Square Manchester, M2 7DH 0161 833 9833 royalexchange.co.uk Supported by Greater Manchester Combined Author...
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Dear England Lowry Salford

This Olivier Award-winning ‘Best New Play’ will run in Salford from 29 May – 29 June 2025, direct from its 10-week run at the National Theatre in London AI-generated content may be incorrect. IMAGES (C) BY MARC BRENNER CAN BE FOUND HERE Lowry today offers a first look at the new production of James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning play. This highly anticipated staging of the National Theatre’s smash-hit production of Dear England will have a four-week run in Salford from 29 May to 29 June following its current run at the National Theatre which plays in London until 24 May. Written by playwright James Graham (Punch, Young Vic; Sherwood, BBC One) and directed by the Almeida Theatre’s Artistic Director Rupert Goold (Patriots, Ink; Almeida Theatre/West End/Broadway), Dear England tells the uplifting, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager in this gripping examination of nation and game. The production, which...
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OMID DJALILI: World Tour

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  Bound and Gagged Comedy Presents Omid Djalili: Namaste World Tour 2024 - 2025   Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, USA and UK   The Persian Comedy Powerhouse is set to take his brand-new show Namaste on the road this year, beginning in Canada from 23 rd  May. He will then be performing in New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, and the USA before touring the UK from October.   Namaste is typically a word associated with peace and tranquillity, but the word - which comes from Sanskrit - literally means “bowing to you”. And as he watches a world on fire, as climate change, terrorism, financial instability, oceanic pollution, and depletion of natural resources tear ever more at the fabric of our lives, Omid has decided he'll eschew tranquillity, and bow instead to his inner anger.   Namaste sees Omid peacefully and joyfully control that rage and unleash a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet. No government g...
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Secret Service starring Gemma Arterton

GEMMA ARTERTON LEADS A STELLAR CAST IN ITV’S GRIPPING ESPIONAGE DRAMA SECRET SERVICE, WRITTEN BY TOM BRADBY AND JEMMA KENNEDY, AND DIRECTED BY JAMES MARSH Acclaimed award-winning actress Gemma Arterton (Funny Woman, The Critic) will lead the cast of ITV’s thrilling new espionage drama, Secret Service, adapted from the tense and topical novel by ITV News anchor Tom Bradby and produced by Potboiler Productions. Joining Gemma is an impressive ensemble cast featuring television, film and theatre actor Rafe Spall (The English, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom), Mark Stanley (Adolescence, Happy Valley), Alex Kingston (Douglas is Cancelled, Doctor Who), Roger Allam (Endeavour, The Choral), Amaka Okafor (Bodies, The Responder) and Khalid Abdalla (The Day of the Jackal, The Crown). Commented Gemma Arterton: “I am delighted to be stepping into the world of such a topical and gripping espionage thriller with this talented creative team. Collaborating with Tom Bradby, Jemma Ken...
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A Joke Comes To Waterside

Multi award-winning writer Dan Freeman's absurdist comic masterpiece A Joke comes to Waterside An Englishman, An Irishman and a Scotsman go to… It sounds like the start of a joke… It is! A Joke is a hilarious and thoughtful hit play from multi-award-winning writer Dan Freeman (Dr Who: Death Comes to Time; The Minister of Chance; Mundo Jazz) A Joke broke records in its first outing at the Edinburgh Fringe where it was an instant hit, with Doctor Who and The Hobbit star Sylvester McCoy and Star Trek favourite Robert Picardo returning for a second sell-out run at the Edinburgh Assembly Rooms. Now, with an all-new cast, the play embarks on a national tour, coming to Waterside in Sale, Trafford on Friday 11 April. It tells the story of three strangers who appear in the middle of nowhere with no memory of who they are. However, they soon discover that one is an Englishman, one is an Irishman, and the third is… well, Scottish-ish. As they try to work out the mystery of their existen...
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