The OG’s of slapstick theatre are bringing the longest-running comedy of the West End back to Manchester. Returning with the original cast from their 2012 run, the Mischief Theatre troupe are falling over themselves to remind audiences why their joyous debut show is a classic creation worthy of multiple viewings.

Northern Ballet has isolated pieces of Casanova’s epic mythology to showcase an intimate look at the religious, gambling lothario’s life.

Michael Harrison and Jonathan Church’s production wheels out the crème de la crème of jukebox musicals that showcase gorgeous costumes, double-layered sets and water sports live on the Opera House stage.

You may remember the comic strip, sixties TV show or multiple animations in which the macabre American family brought their unconventional rituals to your attention. The Addams’ bizarre family dynamic is a satire on American ideals, but their far from frightening presence has developed into a watered-down parody of itself. Yet, despite their numerous reincarnations, the Addams Family musical offers an injection of fabulous performances to offset the familiar.