Opera North is bringing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s cherished tale of schemes, disguises and seduction back to the Lowry. Refreshing a classic so timeless, it consistently ranks in the top 10 operas of all time, this revived rom-com remains full of surprises and irresistible charm.

Armed with a bed-leg, a wooden horse and a faithful servant, Don Quixote breaks out of the page to dance in the streets of Spain with the help of Birmingham Royal’s free-spirited revival.

Operation Mincemeat is a masterful musical that turns a twice-adapted historical drama into a boundary-pushing, high-stakes comedy. With an unstoppable cast and pulsating pacing, this production delivers a refreshing, laugh-out-loud reimagining around the World War II book, The Man Who Never Was (1953).

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.