A 21st century adaptation of Othello at The Lowry promises an electrifying take on Shakespeare’s brutal and gripping thriller-tragedy of paranoia, jealousy, sex and murder. It runs for 90 minutes and is suitable for audiences aged 14+.
Pretty Woman, House of Cards and The Princess Bride—all on the same opera bill? Opera North returns to The Lowry in Salford with three shows that have echoes of some of Hollywood’s biggest hits. La Traviata, The Coronation of Poppea and The Bartered Bride alternate from Tuesday to Saturday.
In the classic Agatha Christie whodunnit Black Coffee, featuring the much-loved super sleuth Hercule Poirot at Manchester Opera House, the Belgian detective will be played by Jason Durr, best known for his portrayal of PC Mike Bradley in TV's Heartbeat for six years. It runs from Monday to Saturday with Saturday and Thursday matinées.
Go to the ball in Manchester with Northern Ballet's new production of the ultimate rags to riches fairy tale, Cinderella, at the Palace Theatre.
The Octagon Theatre in Bolton presents a brand new adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland as its Christmas show. It runs from next Friday until January 10 and is suitable for ages five and above.
7 Veils: An Evening with Mata Hari, a new one-woman show by Faro Productions, takes a playful, contemporary and irreverent look at the life and times of the infamous exotic dancer, spy and seductress at the King’s Arms in Salford from Thursday to Saturday.