Your no-nonsense archaeologist is back at the Bridgewater Hall with a live orchestra to recount the classic tale of a religious relic, a pit of snakes and the Nazis’ plan for world domination. If you ever needed an incentive to dust of an antique, the 1981 four-time Academy Award-winning classic, teamed with a live rendition of John Williams’ Grammy Award-winning score, makes Indiana Jones in Concert an irresistibly epic experience. Driven by the brilliant Dr Henry Walton Jon

The iconic McCallister house is looking even grander projected above a live orchestra on the Bridgewater Hall stage. With the symphony performing John William’s nostalgic score, Home Alone in Concert brings the allure of live music to the perfectly crafted Christmas film.

The Bridgewater Hall is offering audiences a new Christmas tradition, breaking out the carols, Christmas jumpers and a live orchestra for some communal festive cheer.

Trumpeting community and compassion, Come From Away is a layered, people-powered production that morphs the tragedy of September 11 into a remarkably uplifting musical.