Three Top Theatre Shows Coming to Greater Manchester in 2023!

Do you dream of performing on stage?  

The world of theatre is constantly evolving. As the curtains have opened for 2023, there are several new productions coming to the UK  that you don’t want to miss! This blog explores some of the most popular productions set to appear in Greater Manchester theatres throughout the year.

Peaky Blinders – The Redemption of Thomas Shelby  

Are you a fan of BBC’s Peaky Blinders drama series? The moment you’ve been waiting for is almost here! The production by Rambert Dance will be at The Lowry in Salford from Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 March. It has been written and adapted by Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight, so it has the potential to be a night full of ‘brummy’ magic; including a stunning dramatisation from the full Rambert Dance Company. 

Book your tickets… By order of the Peaky Blinders!

Dirty Dancing Returns! 

If you’re a fan of the original movie starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray, you’ll be excited for the return of the biggest live theatre sensation of all time! Returning to the Palace Theatre in Manchester from Tuesday 30 May – Saturday 3 June, the production promises to provide the audience with heart-pounding music, breath-taking music, and sensational dancing!  

You won’t want to miss the latest rendition of the classic story of Baby and Johnny; there’s no better way of preparing for the summer season than watching the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives!

Titanic The Musical 

Do you find yourself engaged in Jack and Rose’s tragic love story? 

As part of its 10th anniversary UK tour, Titanic the Musical will be coming to The Lowry Theatre in Salford from Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 July. The musical will see the re-production of one of the most famous real-life productions. The story is based around innocent people who boarded the legendary, ‘unsinkable’ ship, dreaming of a better life in America; unaware of the fate that awaited them.  

If you haven’t got around to seeing this musical triumph yet, it’s something you won’t want to miss out on! 

Study a Master’s Degree in Theatre 

Are you a graduate or creative individual looking to enhance your theatre or production career?  

The MA (Specialist Title) via Creative Practice course from the University of Bolton could be an ideal option to help you stand out from the crowd. By supporting you to develop a unique body of creative work through a series of negotiated projects, we give our students the chance to choose their own modules that are tailored to their chosen specialism. Upon completion, your degree title will reflect the focus of your studies. Let’s look at some of the key course highlights:  

- You'll be able to make use of specialist facilities across the University of Bolton's Schools of the Arts to develop high-quality creative outputs  

- Teaching and supervision are delivered by our dedicated team of experienced and well-qualified lecturers  

- The programme provides opportunities to engage with and learn from industry professionals, including visiting speakers and practitioners  

- You'll benefit from our strong industry links with local and regional arts, culture and trade organisations, studios, galleries, publishers, manufacturers, and companies specialising in creative art and design practice  

If this sounds like the right master’s degree to enhance your career prospects in theatre, then find out more about the MA (Specialist Title) via Creative Practice course by viewing our full course details.   

You can also contact us at enquiries@bolton.ac.uk or call on 01204 903807 to get all your questions answered; we are here to help!