Siobhan Dowd’s untimely death in 2007 left her unfinished, fifth manuscript in the capable hands of Patrick Ness who has since developed her idea into a novel, seen it adapted into a film (2017) and finally, reworked for the stage. Conjuring up haunting visions of death whilst grappling with our limited control of emotions, the fantastical tale of a thirteen-year-old awoken at night by a monster, is rooted by its honesty and heart.

The Lowry theatre has transformed into a haunted house, with the League of Gentleman’s Jeremy Dyson and Derren Brown collaborator, Andy Nyman conjuring forces onto the stage for a night of terrifying truths. Constricting you to your seat and forcing you to face your fear of the others, the pair paint a picture of vengeful ghosts within real-world scenarios.

Showering audiences in hits for eleven years straight, Thriller Live has merged Michael Jacksons classic tracks, iconic videos and original choreography to form a dazzling live concert.

Taking creative licence with Queen’s musical legacy, Ben Elton injects the Killer Queen’s catalogue into a satirical story, set in the year 2302.