Palace Theatre, Manchester

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FT Street map

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Spring Summer 2008 Season at The Palace Theatre in Manchester:

Danny the Champion of the World
Tuesday 8 to Saturday 12 April 2008
Danny lives in a caravan with his dad - the most marvellous and exciting dad any boy ever had. But his father has a secret! When night comes, he poaches pheasants from Hazell's Wood. Mr Hazell, the biggest landowner in the district, wants to evict them both and the battle is on to save their home. How can one little boy defeat a rich and powerful landowner? But Danny has a plan, and soon he and his dad are caught up in a thrilling and remarkable adventure! The enchanting story-telling power of the world's most famous writer of children's fiction, Roald Dahl, is brought vividly to life on stage at The Palace Manchester Theatre in a production that is packed full of colour, action and adventure. Funny, warm and moving, this captivating story is guaranteed to hold your interest whether you are closer in age to Danny or his dad!

Joseph
Monday 28 April to Saturday 3 May 2008

Midsummer Nights Dream - Northern Ballet Theatre
Wednesday 14 to Saturday 17 May 2008

Feist
Thursday 22 May 2008

Bob the Builder Live - Spud's Big Mess
Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 May 2008
Can Bob fix it? Yes he can! The lovable and iconic Bob the Builder is live on stage at The Manchester Palace Theatre this May in his thrilling brand new live stage show - Spuds Big Mess! Sing a-long with your favourite characters such as Wendy, Spud, Scoop, Dizzy, Scrambler and many more in this 90 minute musical stage show. Watch Bob and his trusted and hardworking team build a new eco-centre and wind farm in Sunflower Valley. Everyone pitches in to help but when items and Bob’s trusty team start to go missing can the eco-centre and wind farm be finished in time? Can Bob Fix it? Yes he Can!

Sinatra
Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 June 2008
Legendary performer Frank Sinatra's latest, greatest and most ambitious comeback, captured at the peak of his career, singing his greatest hit songs direct to the audience in ultra-rare and some never-before seen footage. Ground-breaking creative use of cutting-edge technology puts him centre stage at The Palace Theatre in Manchester, larger than life on multiple moving screens, and lets him perform with a brilliant company of dancers and singers, supported by a live orchestra - together performing some of the greatest music ever recorded.

Beauty and the Beast On Ice
Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21 June 2008
The world renowned Russian Ice Stars come to the Palace Manchester Theatre with a dazzling new production of Beauty and the Beast on Ice. Thrill-a-minute skating combines with stunning choreography and a brilliant new musical score to recreate this magical tale in a stage extravaganza that will captivate young and old alike. Truly a family show for all the family to enjoy together.

Disney's High School Musical
Monday 23 June to Saturday 5 July 2008
Get ready for “the start of something new!” The stage production based on the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical is coming to The Manchester Palace Theatre this Summer as part of a new major UK tour. Watch the twists and turns of the lovable schoolmates – Troy, super-popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, super-smart transfer student and a genius in science class – as they surf the tricky tides of peer pressure and canteen cliques to follow their dreams and score the leads in the big school show, and a place in each others hearts. Disney's High School Musical on stage follows the much-loved story of the movie, featuring all your favourite characters and songs, together with two brand new numbers performed by the country’s hottest dancers and an electrifying live band. So “get'cha head in the game!” and go totally wild for Disney’s High School Musical.

An Evening with Pentangle
Wednesday 9 July 2008
Formed in swinging ‘60's London, Pentangle were one of the most exciting and innovative groups in the world, genuinely pushing boundaries and exploring new musical avenues. Simultaneously stars of the underground and darlings of the mainstream, they enjoyed an unprecedented degree of worldwide success for an acoustic band and their influence and musical impact is still revered and relevant today.

Flashdance
Monday 8 to Saturday 13 September 2008
Based on the Paramount Pictures film, Flashdance is an unmistakeably unique musical about holding onto your dreams and love against all the odds. The show features an iconic score including the Academy Award winning title track 'Flashdance – What A Feeling'. Set in Pittsburgh, USA, Flashdance the Musical tells the story of 18 year old Alex, a welder by day and 'flashdancer' by night, whose dream is to obtain a place at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy. Full of pulsating raw energy and breathtaking choreography by Arlene Phillips, Flashdance the Musical promises to be the theatrical event of the year when it comes to The Palace Theatre Manchester this Autumn – don't miss out, book now!

Vampires Rock
Wednesday 15 October 2008

Status Quo
Thursday 16 October 2008

Dylan Moran
Saturday 18 October 2008
Dylan Moran, star of Black Books, Shaun of the Dead and Run Fat Boy Run is back in Manchester at The Palace Theatre with a brand new show, What It Is. Moran's legendary stand up rants have sold out across the world cementing this unkempt wordsmith's reputation as one of the foremost comics of his generation. Please Note: Suitable for ages 15 plus.

Disneys Beauty and the Beast
Tuesday 21 to Saturday 25 October 2008
One of the most popular and romantic stories ever told comes to life on stage at the Palace Theatre in Manchester in Disney's multi-award winning musical Beauty and the Beast. Nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, when it was originally seen on Broadway, this eye-popping spectacle has been wowing audiences worldwide. "Be our guest" and bring someone you love to experience the magic of Disney's classic musical!

All the Fun of the Fair
Monday 27 October to Saturday 1 November 2008

Sally Morgan
Thursday 6 November 2008

Elvis On Tour
Saturday 8 November 2008

Manon - English National Ballet
Tuesday 11 to Sunday 16 November 2008

Horrible Histories - the Terrible Tudors
Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22 November 2008
The popular Horrible Histories comes to The Palace Machester Theatre with not one, but two shows! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill the whole family – historical figures and events are recreated on stage and come vividly alive in front of your very eyes. The Terrible Tudors From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!

Horrible Histories - the Vile Victorians
Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22 November 2008
The Vile Victorians What exactly did a baby farmer do? Can you escape the misery of the mines or the filth of the factories? Do your best to dodge the rotten railway and prepare for the Charge of the Light Brigade!

One Night of Queen
Thursday 4 December 2008
Since winning the 'Stars in their Eyes' Grand Final 2000, polling nearly one million votes, Gary Mullen has carved out an excellent live career for himself as the mercurial Freddie Mercury. Now, on stage in Birmingham at the Alexandra Theatre, Gary presents the real live Queen experience - the sound, look, showmanship, pomp, style and incredible musicianship that was the hallmark of Queen in concert. This time Freddie is not alone and the rest of Queen joins him on stage at The Palace Theatre in Manchester. The artists who perform as Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor are also superb. Coupled with the stunning lights and the excellent musicianship this is an unbeatable show.

Mary Poppins
Wednesday 10 December 2008 to Saturday 7 March 2009
Following a triumphant run in London's West End, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular hit musical Mary Poppins visits The Manchester Palace Theatre this Christmas as part of a major UK tour. Brilliantly adapted from the beloved stories of P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, this unforgettable production includes the best-loved songs from the film, including Chim Chim Cher-ee; A Spoonful of Sugar; and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Don't miss your chance to experience this "soar-away hit, full of wonder and magic" (The Sunday Express).