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  TODD CARTY AND GWYNETH STRONG ARE CAST IN THE 70 TH  ANNIVERSARY TOUR OF   THE MOUSETRAP   THE WORLD’S LONGEST RUNNING PLAY     Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller heads to the Manchester Opera House from Monday 28 th  November   MousetrapOnTour.co.uk   Initial casting is announced for the 70 th  Anniversary tour of  The Mousetrap , the longest running play in the world, which will visit Manchester Opera House alongside over 70 venues throughout the UK and Ireland from this September.   Launching the tour will be  Todd Carty  in the role of Major Metcalf. Carty has had a long career on stage and screen but is most known for his television roles of Mark Fowler in  EastEnders,  PC Gabriel Brent in  The Bill  and Tucker Jenkins in  Grange Hill . He was a contestant  Dancing on Ice  and  Celebrity Masterchef .   Television actress  Gwyneth Strong  will return to the role of Mrs Boyle for intital venues. She is known for her beloved portrayal of Cassandra in  Only Fools and Horses.   Furthe

LORD OF THE DANCE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF STANDING OVATIONS   AT THE MANCHESTER PALACE THEATRE THIS JULY   Michael Flatley announced today that he is reviving 25 years of Lord of the Dance. The most successful touring show in entertainment history is set to return to Manchester for six performances in July 2022. Tickets on sale now via ATG Tickets. Since its premiere,   Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance has visited over 1000 venues worldwide and been seen by over 60 million people   in 60 different countries on every continent, making it one of the most successful dance productions in the world.   Michael will revive and update the original Lord of the Dance for new generations of fans. The show, described by the Los Angeles Times as a "showpiece extravaganza", features more than 150,000 taps per performance as it transports the audience to a mythical time and place, capturing hearts in a swirl of movement, precision dancing, artistic lighting and pyr

Autumn-Winter 2022-23 Season on Sale! A mixture of Coliseum-produced and touring drama plus the theatre’s award-winning annual pantomime combine for a packed season of thought-provoking, fun filled and thrilling theatre to suit all tastes.  Read all about it, below. The safety of our audiences remains our priority. We’re continuing to offer socially distanced events where possible, and more details of our updated safety procedures can be found  here .   Alongside our  website , our Box Office is open Monday - Friday 10am - 7.30pm (6pm on non-performance days) and Saturdays 10am - 7.30pm (4.30pm on non-performance days).   Join us online: For just £30 a year Our Coliseum members receive a host of benefits and opportunities to get more out of the theatre. £10 off your first booking 10% off at our bars and kiosk 2for1 tickets for the opening night of all Coliseum productions Exclusive offers in a monthly newsletter Priority booking  Annual car park pass for evenings at Bradshaw Street car