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


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.

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Nov 24, 2022


Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! Review | The Lowry | Manchester
The Nutcracker is the original Toy Story narrative, bringing toys to life on Christmas Eve as their younger owner, Clara journeys through a winter wonderland of two acts. Displaying challenging choreography, an iconic score and the stunning costumes of its multiple fairies and their foes, the show has the ability to bring childlike wonderment through the magic of Tchaikovsky's music.

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Nov 28, 2021


Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet Review | The Lowry | Manchester
The incarcerated youth of tomorrow are feeling all the feels at the Verona Institute where they have been deserted by their guardians to...

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Jun 12, 2019


Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Review | The Lowry | Manchester
The award-winning company New Adventures has a collection of modern classics under its wing. It is the world’s longest running ballet...

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Nov 20, 2018








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