Plays & Drama in Manchester
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FREELiminal Festival: Inside/Outside (Olava/Esava)
📍 Grosvenor East theatre, Manchester Metropolitan University
FREELiminal Festival: The Leopard Crown
📍 Grosvenor East theatre, Manchester Metropolitan University
FREELiminal Festival: Coulda….Shoulda..Woulda
📍 Grosvenor East theatre, Manchester Metropolitan University
FREELiminal Festival: Lurking in Utopia
📍 Grosvenor East theatre, Manchester Metropolitan University
Tom Read Wilson: A-Z Of Me
📍 HOME Manchester
Rip it up – This is England (18)
Steven Pinker: The New Science of Harmony, Hypocrisy and Outrage
📍 Quays Theatre
Steven Pinker: The New Science of Harmony, Hypocrisy and Outrage Live in Conversation in London and Edinburgh
📍 Quays Theatre
FREEGames Workshop Research and Play Convention 2026
📍 International Anthony Burgess Foundation
That Night In Manchester
📍 Stockport Plaza
The Selfish Giant
📍 Aldridge Studio
Sherlock Holmes and The Curious Case of the Masked Magician
📍 Quays Theatre
Red Lion - directed by David Thacker
📍 The Kings Arms
£10.00
Play For Planet #2
📍 Fuel Cafe Bar
The Red Lion - Directed by David Thacker
📍 The Kings Arms
£10.00
The Red Lion - Investigate Day & Matinee Performance (Lunch Provided)
📍 The Kings Arms
Red Lion - directed by David Thacker
📍 The Kings Arms
£10.00
The Last Page | The Castle Hotel, Manchester
📍 Castle Hotel
£12.00
Jeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire
📍 Quays Theatre
Jeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire - Audience With
📍 Quays Theatre
Let Me Entertain You
📍 Palace Theatre Manchester
From £24
These Shining Lives
📍 The Woodford Centre
From £12.00
The Easy Way Out
📍 New Adelphi
£3.00
Red Lion - directed by David Thacker
📍 The Kings Arms
£10.00
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Plays & Drama in Manchester — Guide
Plays & drama in Manchester are a dynamic mix of storytelling and performance, offering something for everyone. Whether you're drawn to the gritty realism of a modern play or the dramatic twists of a classic tale, there's always a show that resonates with the diverse tastes of the local audience. These performances can take place in a variety of settings—think cozy pub function rooms, atmospheric basement clubs, and dedicated theatre spaces—that bring a unique charm to each production.
Expect a range of productions from new and experimental works to well-known classics. Venues may host multiple shows per week or month, ensuring there's always something fresh on stage. The experience often includes an intimate setting that encourages audience engagement, making every performance feel like part of the community.