Theatre Watch


Seasonal Theatre The Albert Halls


Bolton Box Office: 0843 208 0500 www.quaytickets.com/ boltonalberthalls


Saturday 30th November- Tuesday 31st December


ALADDIN


With spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, spellbinding special effects, and lots of audience participation that will keep the whole family entertained and amused.


The Bridgewater Hall


Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk


Sunday 15th December


THE HALLE CHRISTMAS FAMILY CONCERT


Ruthy the Red-Nosed Reindeer needs your help! She’s on a Christmas quest to join the Sleigh Team in time for Santa’s biggest day.


≥ THE SNOWMAN


Friday 20th and Monday 23rd December


THE HALLE: THE SNOWMAN


The Hallé’s screening of Raymond Briggs’ classic animated film, The Snowman, accompanied by the Hallé performing Howard Blake’s magical score live, including a chorister singing ‘Walking in the Air’. In the first half of the concert, start the countdown to Christmas with the Hallé and the aliens on planet Zum-Zee. Get on the Hallé spaceship and prepare for an astonishing musical journey with big screen animation.


Sunday 22nd December


THE HALLE CAROL CONCERT A seasonal selection of traditional carols for orchestra, choirs and audience. Sing some wonderful Christmas favourites, and hear the Orchestra and three choirs perform even more.


The Lowry Art and


Entertainment Box Office: 0843 2086000 www.thelowry.com/family


Friday 6th December – Sunday 12th January


THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD


Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.


Tuesday 17th – Tuesday 24th December


SNOWBABIES


From the team behind Aleena’s Garden comes a brand-new Christmas adventure especially for the youngest members of your family.


Sunday 26th January


MORGAN AND WEST UNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE


Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza!


Manchester Arena www.manchester-arena.com


Thursday 28th November –Sunday 1st December


MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE


A new show featuring Guardians of the Galaxy and more than 20 favourite Marvel Super Heroes and Villains!


Wednesday 1st January


Friday 20 December, 4pm Monday 23 December, 11am, 1.30pm and 4pm at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester


The Snowman Howard Blake


Alien Party on Planet Zum-Zee Steve Pickett/Tony Mitton (based on the picture book Alien Tea on Planet Zum-Zee by Tony Mitton)


Tickets (including booking fees) Adults £27.50, Children (aged 17 and under) £17.50 Family (4 people, minimum 1 child) £69.50


www.halle.co.uk • 0161 907 9000


GRANDPA’S GREAT ESCAPE LIVE The first ever stage adaptation of Grandpa’s Great Escape, the exhilarating number one bestselling children’s book by actor and comedian David Walliams.


Friday 3rd – Saturday 4th January


HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCK LIVE


Combining Hot Wheels’ iconic jumps and stunts with epic crashing and smashing to deliver an exhilarating family entertainment experience for kids of all ages.


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Tuesday 26th November – Tuesday 31st December


MR POPPER’S PENGUINS


With original songs and performing penguin puppets, this delightful, action packed musical adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwater’s popular book (also made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey) is the perfect family treat!


Manchester Home, Palace Theatre


and Opera House Oxford Street, Manchester Box Office:


0844 871 3019(Palace Theatre) 0844 871 3018 (Opera House) www.homemcr.org (Library Theatre)


Thursday 5th – Sunday 29th December


THE SLIGHTLY ANNOYING ELEPHANT


Little Angel Theatre are back with this hilarious story by comedian and author David Walliams, brought to life through puppetry.


Thursday 23rd – Friday 24th January


MOSCOW CITY BALLET PRESENTS SWAN LAKE


Classic ballet production at the Palace Theatre, Manchester.


Saturday 25th January MOSCOW CITY BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER


Classic ballet production at the Palace Theatre, Manchester.


Oldham Coliseum


Box Office: 0161 624 2829 www.coliseum.org.uk


Saturday 16th November – Saturday 11th January


JACK AND THE BEANSTALK With two fairies, a magic hen, a Giant and a pantomime cow, Jack and the Beanstalk is a traditional family pantomime with a modern twist – the perfect Christmas treat for kids and not-so-grown-up grown-ups.


Saturday 25th January


THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron and hiss Rebecca Ferguson as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible – with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud and proud as you want.


Waterside Arts Centre


Sale Town Centre Box Office: 0161 912 5616 www.watersideartscentre.co.uk


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