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Read the latest theatre reviews for must-see Manchester shows at 101Frances


Rambert Dance In Peaky Blinders The Redemption Of Thomas Shelby Review | The Lowry | Manchester
Burning its own path in ballet, the Rambert experience is not one to be missed. With a knockout soundtrack and a reputation to uphold, the story of Thomas Shelby is accentuated with stunningly subtle visuals and extraordinary performances.

Frances
Mar 16, 2023


Opera North's Tosca Review | The Lowry | Manchester
Edward Dick’s dazzling production of Puccini’s Tosca takes the winding melodrama to new heights with divine staging and powerful performances.

Frances
Mar 10, 2023


Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap Review | The Opera House | Manchester
Now in its 70th anniversary year, Agatha Christie’s timeless tale is back at the Opera House to play out a satisfying whodunnit, full of eccentric characters, witty dialogue and outrageous plot twists.

Frances
Nov 29, 2022


Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty Review | The Lowry | Manchester
Matthew Bourne is reintroducing audiences to Sleeping Beauty with a foray into the woods that reemerges as a layered modern gothic. Twisting the classic tale for his New Adventures production, but rooted in Tchaikovsky’s 1890 ballet, we dive into a surprisingly traditional retelling within a decadent Edwardian setting that places the story in the year the original ballet was released.

Frances
Nov 24, 2022








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