One of the most engaging, and moving, pieces of small-scale theatre returns to Manchester Royal Exchange for a seasonal run. The Man Who Planted Trees by the Puppet State Theatre Company opens in The Studio from Monday to New Year’s Eve.
Flying into the Studio at Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake until December 23, The Secret Life of Suitcases is a children’s show for ages 4+ featuring puppetry, ingenious design and costumes wrapped around creative storytelling.
The Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza comes to Preston Guild Hall next Wednesday night starring the original American boy band The Osmonds.
It’s an all-star family pantomime at the Opera House in Manchester until January 8. Sherrie Hewson, John Thomson and pop star Ben Adams appear in Aladdin with Opera House regular Eric Potts playing Widow Twankey.