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Jonathan Harvey's Qweerdog at Hope Mill.

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  What's On Support Us Get Involved FAQs Casting announced for Qweerdog’s new production of Jonathan Harvey’s classic play – which has been updated and relocated to Manchester! 'one of the most gut-wrenching love scenes between two men ever put on stage' The Independent, (original 1995 production)    Casting has been announced for Qweerdog’s updated and relocated production of Jonathan Harvey’s acclaimed play Canal Street Lonely Hearts Club, which comes to Hope Mill Theatre in September.    Filled with his trademark caustic wit, Jonathan Harvey’s classic 90s play (Rupert Street Lonely Hearts Club) has been relocated from its original London location to modern day Manchester and is directed by Qweerdog’s Stewart Campbell.    Canal Street Lonely Hearts Club delves into the dysfunctional relationship of two brothers - one gay, one straight - and their somewhat eclectic group of acquaintances.   Dean is in love with Marti, who doesn’t know how to love...

Hope Mill Theatre

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  What's On Support Us Get Involved FAQs Acorn Antiques - extra date added due to popular demand!  2 and 16 November Victoria Wood fans rejoice  - our one-off show at the Opera House proved so popular, we've added an extra one! Based on the iconic TV series,  Acorn Antiques the Musical  reconnects with Miss Babs, Miss Berta, Mr Clifford and Mrs Overall in Manchesterford. Their cosy world is being threatened by propery developers, who want to turn their high street into a collection of coffee bars and sexy underwear shops. As the plot unfolds, Miss Babs and Miss Berta are faced with financial woes and family secrets, including a lost triplet sister. Will the innocent antique dealers fight off the developers and a sinister loan shark? Can they find the missing will of their father? And will Miss Berta ever find true love? Featuring hits including 'Macaroons' and 'Tip Top Tap,' this This laugh out loud musical parody will be sure to have you rolling in the aisles. ...

‘THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY’

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  ‘THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY’ – COMING TO LOWRY, SALFORD THIS NOVEMBER The producers are delighted to announce that  The Crown ’s  Ed McVey  and  Eastenders  alum and  Strictly Come Dancing  finalist  Maisie Smith  will star as Ripley and Marge respectively in the first ever UK tour of  THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY . Opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, on September 4 th ,  THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY  arrives at  Lowry, Salford from Tuesday 17 th  to Saturday 22 nd  November.   2025 marks the 70 th  anniversary of Patricia Highsmith’s iconic, gripping novel, the source material for the 2000 Oscar nominated film starring Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow, the 2024 Netflix adaptation starring Andrew Scott and the stage adaptation.   Ed McVey  is best known for his debut performance as Prince William in  The Crown  (Netflix) starring alongside iconic actors such as Imelda S...