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 Katherine Ryan: Missus European Tour 2021-22 ‘One of the stand-out stand-ups of her generation’ –The Times **** Star of Netflix smash-hit series The Duchess (along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room), comedian and TV’s Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new show Missus. Having previously denounced partnership, Katherine has since married her first love… accidentally! From October, the tour will take in incredible venues all over Europe – and last well into 2022. Further shows have also been added at the London Palladium (5 th -7 th May), after the first three dates sold out, and at The Regent in LA (30 th April) as part of the Netflix is a Joke festival, to satisfy phenomenal demand. A lot has changed for everyone, and we can look forward to hearing Katherine’s always-hilarious new perspectives on life, love, and what it means to be Missus. Award-winning comedian, writer, presenter and actress Katherine Ryan is cu

    Stunning images from the rehearsal room of The Color Purple released ahead of first ever tour of the award-winning musical, which comes to The Lowry in October   Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 October   Stunning images have been released from the rehearsal room of the acclaimed musical  The Color Purple , which comes to The Lowry, Salford from  Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 October.   Leicester’s Curve theatre and Birmingham Hippodrome have announced the cast of their co-production of the show, which is set to tour England and Wales for the first time this autumn thanks to support from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Funding.   Based on  Alice Walker ’s Pulitzer prize-winning novel and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winner  Marsha Norman ,  Allee Willis ,  Brenda Russell  and  Stephen Bray , The Color Purple tells the powerful and life-affirming story of courageous heroine Celie. Abused and oppressed throughout her youth, Celie embarks on a journey through jo

  ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET TO PRESENT SWAN LAKE AT   MANCHESTER PALACE THEATRE THIS AUTUMN English National Ballet are thrilled to return to UK touring in autumn, starting with the timeless classic Swan Lake, which will glide into the Manchester Palace from 05-08 October 2022. Tickets are on sale now.   Tamara Rojo CBE, English National Ballet’s Artistic Director, said:  “This season we truly celebrate the great tradition of classical ballet, and we can’t wait to perform the classical ballet Swan Lake for audiences at our partner venues in Manchester and Liverpool. English National Ballet is committed to bringing world class ballet to the widest possible audience and so I am particularly delighted to return to UK touring for the first time since before the pandemic.” English National Ballet’s hugely successful production of,  Swan Lake  will be performed at the  Liverpool Empire  (28 September – 01 October 2022) and  Manchester’s Palace Theatre  (05 – 08 October 2022) followed by the  L

    IDENTICAL REVIEW at The LOWRY by Natalie Anglesey Many moons ago, back in the sixties, I saw a charming identity – swap, Disney film called The Parent Trap starring a young Hayley Mills. I little imagined, at the time, it would eventually have another life on stage - but this time as a musical called Identical! Following rave reviews in Nottingham, where this co- production opened, there’s now the chance of seeing Identical at The Lowry. If I were you I’d grab the opportunity while you can - as it’s only there until 3 rd of September before it heads to the West End. Based on the original book by Erich Kastner, with a new stage adaptation by Stuart Paterson, this new production is in the expert hands of Olivier and Tony award-winning director Trevor Nunn. He’s the man responsible for directing other hit musicals like Les Miserables, Starlight Express, Cats and Sunset Boulevard.   The story revolves around Lottie and Lisa, twin girls, separated at birth but reunited by chance

  As an RHS Partner Garden, Tatton Park have an exciting opportunity to become shortlisted for RHS Garden of the Year. So, we need your help!   If you love spending time in Tatton Park’s glorious gardens, whether it’s the serenity of the world-famous Japanese Garden, tree bathing amongst the American Redwoods, or simply playing hide and seek with little ones, please vote Tatton Park gardens as RHS Partner Garden of the Year 2022.

PRESS RELEASE   BOX OFFICE  01204 520661 WHAT'S ON  |     VISIT US  |     GET INVOLVED PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Call out for Young Performers for A Christmas Carol! The Octagon Theatre are searching for young actors to be a part of their upcoming production of A Christmas Carol. The Octagon are casting 3 young people (any gender) between the ages of 9 and 13 to share the role of Tiny Tim in our upcoming production of  A Christmas Carol  a brand new musical adaptation by Kate Ferguson and Susannah Pearse. Tiny Tim is a bright young child full of enthusiasm and always hopeful. They are the youngest and “tiniest” of the Cratchit family and is always ready to join in with their family’s Christmas songs and celebrations. The Octagon are looking for actors with strong vocals who are confident with learning dance/movement sequences.  The Octagon welcomes actors of any ethnicity to apply for the role. Maximum height: 5ft. Male applicants should have an unbroken voice. A Christm

  Manchester has been named a 2023 Eurovision Shortlisted Host City The BBC has announced that Manchester has progressed to the next stage of the selection process and shortlisted as a Eurovision host city for 2023.  Council Leader Bev Craig reacts to today's announcement:  "We are thrilled to have made it through and be named a   shortlisted host city. Manchester stands ready to put on   the biggest party in the UK at the city's AO Arena, taking   our place in Eurovision's unique history.  "We have a large and proud Ukrainian community in   Manchester. It would be our privilege to host this iconic   celebration on their behalf and we will do everything we   can to honour them throughout."

  PEPPA PIG’S BEST DAY EVER Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever!   On Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September Peppa Pig  is coming to The Lowry, Salford!   Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more!   Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!   To book tickets visit  www.thelowry.com

  If I were you I'd book early for this one ! at thelowry.com Girl From The North Country The Lowry, Salford Tuesday 20 to Saturday 24 September The award-winning smash-hit production of  Girl From The North Country , written and directed by celebrated playwright  Conor McPherson  ( The Weir ,  The Seafarer ) with music and lyrics by  Bob Dylan , is visiting The Lowry, Salford next month as part of its first UK Tour.   Girl From The North Country  is an uplifting and universal story about family and love which boldly reimagines the legendary songs of  Bob Dylan , like you’ve never heard them before.   It is at The Lowry from 20 to 24 September.   The Broadway cast recording of  Girl From The North Country  has been nominated for a 2022 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album and in June the show won Best Orchestrations at the 75 th  Tony Awards.   It’s 1934 in the heartland of America and we meet a group of wayward souls who cross paths in a time-weathered guesthouse. Standing

    Fisherman’s Friends The Musical The Lowry, Salford    27 September to 1 October 2022   Starring James Gaddas, Robert Duncan, Susan Penhaligon, Anton Stephens and Parisa Shahmir   Enjoy the true story of the Cornish chart-topping ‘buoy   band’ when  Fisherman’s Friends The Musical  comes to The Lowry, Salford from 27 September to 1 October.  B ased on the true story of the Cornish singing sensations, Fisherman’s Friends, and the hit 2019 film about their life.    When a group of Cornish fishermen came together to sing the traditional working songs they’d sung for generations, they hoped to raise a few quid for charity.  Nobody, least of all the fishermen, expected their story to end on the Pyramid stage of Glastonbury.  Packed with sea shanties,  Fisherman’s Friends The Musical  is a feelgood voyage about friendship, community and music.   Featuring hit shanties made famous by the band including  Keep Haulin’ ,  Nelson's Blood ,  No Hopers Jokers & Rogues  and many more.   T

  SMASH-HIT MUSICAL PARODY UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH TO VISIT THE LOWRY, SALFORD   Disney villain. Octo-woman. Plus-size icon    6 th  - 10 September  2022   Things are gonna get wet…! As critically acclaimed hit parody musical  Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch   will visit The Lowry, Salford.   Join everyone’s favourite Disney Diva, Ursula, as she gives her take on what really happened all those years ago under the sea. With an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, it’s time to take the plunge and dive in to this year’s hottest night out.  When Disney released ‘The Little Mermaid’ in 1989, they had no idea they were giving birth to an icon. Ursula the Sea Witch quickly took her place as the queen of Disney villains: a pop culture legend and a feminist badass. She’s loud. She’s clever. Ursula is plump, purple and proud. For the LGBTQ+ community stands Ursula, defiant against her creator and with a message for all us  

                                                                                                                                     The Telegraph 5*s   ‘Identity swap musical is ingenious to the point of genius’   Eagerly-awaited new musical Identical at The Lowry later this month   Based on ‘The Parent Trap’, the show has opened to a host of excellent reviews in Nottingham   Com ing  to The Lowry, Salford from Friday 19 August to Saturday 3 September   The countdown is on to the arrival of  Identical , a brand new musical based on the novel ‘The Parent Trap’ by Erich Kästner, ahead of its eagerly-anticipated visit to The Lowry, Salford, this month.   Based on the book that inspired the hugely successful Disney films featuring Hayley Mills in 1961 and ‘Lindsay Lohan in 1998.  Destined for the West End,  Identical  plays The Lowry from   Friday 19 th  August to Saturday 3 rd  September. Identical,  directed by Olivier and Tony award-winning Trevor Nunn  ( Les Miserables, Starlight Expr