Want to know what's hot at the theatre in Manchester at the moment?

Well, these are the Top 10 most sought after theatre shows, plus the most popular comedy gigs and music concerts on ManchesterTheatres.com right now...

(week ending Sunday 20 Apr 2025)

TOP 10 THEATRE SHOWS

1) Mary Poppins

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• Until 17 May 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Jack Chambers.
• Read our ★★★★★ Review

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2) A Knight's Tale The Musical (World Premiere)

• Opera House, Manchester
• Until 10 May 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Oliver Tompsett

• Exclusive £25 Tickets & More Info

3) Abigail's Party

• Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
• Until Sat 17 May 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Graeme Hawley.
• Read our ★★★★★ Review

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4) Dear England

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• 29 May - 29 Jun 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with James Graham
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Gwilym Lee

• Exclusive £25 Tickets Offer & More Info

5) Moulin Rouge! The Musical

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• 20 Aug - 4 Oct 2025.
• Win Front Row Opening Night Tickets

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6) Matilda The Musical

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• 26 Mar - 28 Apr 2026.

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7) The 39 Steps

• Octagon Theatre, Bolton
• Until 10 May 2025.

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8) The Boys from the Blackstuff

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Until Sat 26 Apr 2025.
• Read our ★★★★✭ Review

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9) Death of a Salesman

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• 29 Apr - 4 May 2025.

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10) Adventures in Wonderland

• Z-arts, Manchester
• Until 19 Jul 2025.

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TOP 5 COMEDY SHOWS

1) Chris McCausland

• Parr Hall, Warrington
• 11 May 2025 & 18 Feb 2026.

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2) Fawlty Towers - The Play

• Manchester Opera House
• 4 - 8 Nov 2025.

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3) Murder, She Didn't Write

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• 23 Apr 2025.

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4) Zakir Kahn

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• 10 May 2025.

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5) Inside No.9 - Stage/Fright

• Manchester Opera House
• 14 - 18 Oct 2025.

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TOP 5 MUSIC SHOWS

1) Day Fever

• New Century Hall, Manchester
• 26 Apr & 10 May 2025.

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2) Andrea Bocelli

• Co-op Live, Manchester
• 25 Apr 2025.

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3) Home Alone in Concert

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• 15 Dec 2025.

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4) Taylormania - Taylor Swift Tribute Show

• Stockport Plaza
• 3 May 2025.

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5) Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

• The Bridgewater Hall + Warrington & Blackburn
• 1 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2026.

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Also See:

The Best of What's On in Manchester This Week

The Top 10 Most Popular Shows in Liverpool

The Top 10 Most Popular Shows in London