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Santa Shuttle from Heywood

Travelling on our Santa Specials? Park for free at Heywood Station!

Santa Shuttles are timetabled to depart Heywood and arrive at Bury with plenty of time to spare to make your Santa Special departure (journey time approximately 15 minutes).

To book tickets please select your departure time from Heywood to Bury. Your ticket is sold on an open return basis meaning that you can return on any service from Bury to Heywood.

Recommended Shuttle departure times from Heywood for the Santa Special departures from Bury are:

November 22nd - 23rd
Shuttle Departure HeywoodSanta Departure Bury
09:3010:00
11:2012:00
13:0513:40
14:5015:20


From 29th November
Shuttle Departure HeywoodSanta Departure Bury
^ 08:55 ^ 09:30
09:4510:20
10:3511:10
11:2512:00
12:1512:50
13:0513:40
* 13:55* 14:30
* 14:45* 15:20
* 15:35* 16:10

^Does NOT operate on Sunday 30th Dec

*Does NOT operate on Wednesday 24th Dec (Christmas Eve)

Please check the full timetable.

The Santa Shuttle is for the benefit of passengers travelling on our Santa Special services. A valid Santa Special ticket must be presented alongside your Shuttle ticket.

Please Note:

Heywood Shuttle tickets are only available in advance.

Depending on the day of the week not all services from Heywood to Bury will operate, please refer to timetable for further information.

Return Services from Bury may vary depending on day of the week.  Please refer to timetable for last train back to Heywood on your designated date of travel.

Customers with access needs who require an Essential Carer ticket, please contact the booking line on 0333 320 2830.

East Lancashire Railway, Heywood Station, Railway Street, Off Manchester Street, Heywood, Adjacent to OL10 1DW
22/11/2025 to 24/12/2025
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SEND Family Santa Special
Santa Clause is coming to town!

The East Lancashire Railway is putting on a Santa Special train exclusively designed for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Join Father Christmas, his happy helpers and other festive characters on a voyage through the Irwell Valley. You will enjoy all the magic and wonder of our Santa Specials with a few tweaks here and there to make it more accessible. Begin your adventure at Bury Bolton Street Station and enjoy the atmosphere and decorations before boarding your train. Characters will be wandering the platform to wave hello or even stop for a chat and a photo if you like!

Once on board and settled into your seat, a steam train will haul you to Ramsbottom and back on an approximately 80-minute round trip. On the way you’ll meet more Christmassy characters and have the option to listen to a live brass band. Before long Santa himself will visit your carriage with a gift for every little one.

What Makes the event SEND friendly?

To make the event as welcoming and comfortable as possible to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, the SEND Family Santa Special will feature:

A Quieter Experience: Reduced musical volume and visual stimuli, toned down characters, and no flashing lights ensures that your visit will not be overwhelming.

Alternative Access: Don’t want to cross the footbridge? No problem! Chaperoned outdoor access will be provided for those that wish to make use of it.

Wider Arrival Window: No need to rush. Your train will be waiting on the platform for an extended period prior to departure. Board when you want to.

Special Calm Carriages: Calm Carriages A & G will offer a quieter experience, and not include a live performance from the Brass Band.

Tell Us What You’re Comfortable With: Facility to tell our performers what level of interaction you are happy with.

An Accessible Coach: Offering accommodation for 2 wheelchairs and 6 accompanying people.

Carers Book Online: One registered carer can travel for free for each paying passenger needing assistance. You can book these tickets online. Please bring ID on the day.

A Quick Exit: Following your train ride, use our quick exit from the platform to avoid passengers arriving for the next departure.

Ticketing Information

You must select Child or Adult tickets at time of purchase, by using the ticket drop down menu for each seat selected.

Please choose a Child ticket of the appropriate age, as this is related to the present they will receive.

East Lancashire Railway, Bury Bolton Street Station, Bury BL9 0EY
22/11/2025 to 29/11/2025
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Santa Special
Santa Claus is coming to town!

Meet Father Christmas on this seasonal spectacular that is a long-time favourite of families in the North West.

Enter the event through our beautifully decorated winter wonderland, meet lots of different Christmas Characters like the Ice Princess and Mrs Claus, then board your train for a magical trip along the East Lancashire Railway. 

During your journey you will meet more characters, listen to a traditional brass band and even be visited by Santa himself!

Little ones will receive a gift from Santa whilst grown ups will get a festive tipple and a mince pie.
Ticketing Information

You must select Child or Adult tickets at time of purchase, by using the ticket drop down menu for each seat selected.

Please choose a Child ticket of the appropriate age, as this is related to the present they will receive.

All "Adults with an under 3 " tickets will receive a gift for the child, if you do not wish for your under 3 to receive a gift please select an "Adult" only ticket.

Bookings for two at a table for 4 must be sat next to each other on an aisle and a window seat. The East Lancashire Railway will alter any bookings not satisfying this requirement and new tickets will be issued and emailed.

Wheelchair users wishing to book our Accessible Compartment, customers with other access needs, or those requiring an Essential Carer ticket, please call the booking line on 0333 320 2830.



East Lancashire Railway, Bury Bolton Street Station, Bury BL9 0EY
22/11/2025 to 24/12/2025
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Festive Lunch
What better way to enjoy a traditional roast turkey lunch with all the trimmings, than being hauled by a vintage steam engine through the Irwell Valley.

Let us take care of the cooking and cleaning while you enjoy freshly prepared fare on board our luxurious Pullman style carriages!

What’s Included?

A traditional steam hauled Pullman-style train through the beautiful Irwell Valley
A sparkling wine welcome drink
A three course, silver served, traditional festive lunch
Tea or coffee and Mince Pie

Tickets are priced at £70pp for adults and £56pp for children aged 12 and under. Price includes train fare.

The dress code is smart/casual.

Boarding commences at 12:10pm where you will be welcomed and advised of your table number and carriage. The journey lasts just under 3 hours with a departure time of 12:30pm and a return time of 3:10pm.

**New for 2025**

Dietary requirements of Vegetarian/Vegan/Pescetarian/Gluten Free/Halal/Dairy Free/Diabetic can now be chosen after seat selection on the menu pop up, alongside any alternative dessert choices and celebration fizz.

If you have further dietary requirements, please contact us in advance at dwd@eastlancsrailway.co.uk

Please note all Dining Services depart and return to Bury Bolton Street Station. Boarding is not permitted from any other station.
East Lancashire Railway, Bolton Street Station, Bury BL9 0EY
22/11/2025 to 28/12/2025
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Festive Diner
What better way to enjoy a festive dinner than being hauled by a vintage steam engine through the Irwell Valley? 

Let us take care of the cooking and cleaning while you enjoy freshly prepared fayre on board our luxurious Pullman style carriages!

What’s Included?

A traditional steam hauled Pullman style train through the beautiful Irwell Valley
A sparkling wine welcome drink
A four course, silver served meal
Tea or coffee and After Dinner Chocolate

Tickets are priced at £72pp for adults and are for over 16's only. Price includes train fare.

The dress code is smart/casual.

Boarding commences at approximately 7:15pm with a prompt departure of 7:30pm. You will be advised of your table number and carriage when welcomed aboard. The journey lasts just under 3 hours with a return time of 10:15pm.

**New for 2025**

Dietary requirements of Vegetarian/Vegan/Pescetarian/Gluten Free/Halal/Dairy Free/Diabetic can now be chosen after seat selection on the menu pop up, alongside any alternative menu choices and celebration fizz.

If you have further dietary requirements, please contact us in advance at dwd@eastlancsrailway.co.uk

Please note all Dining Services depart and return to Bury Bolton Street Station. Boarding is not permitted from any other station.

East Lancashire Railway, Bolton Street Station, Bury BL9 0EY
22/11/2025 to 23/12/2025
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Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup Of Tea

Josh Widdicombe is back on tour, not again! By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it to be shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more references to tea.

Josh co-hosts the hugely popular podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett, which has somehow become so popular that they undertook a live arena tour in 2023 and released a book which topped the Sunday Times Bestseller Charts. He’s co-hosted in over 30 series of the multi-award-winning Channel 4 series The Last Leg, is a team captain on Sky Max’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and co-hosts Sky’s Hold The Front Page. And he has an almost complete collection of Panini football sticker books.

Age Guidance: STRICTLY 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content
No Children younger than aged 14+ will be admitted even if accompanied by an Adult.

Please note that the reselling of tickets will result in cancellation of booking.

 

The Plaza, Stockport
22/11/2025 19:30
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Vermin
Their first kiss took place at the scene of a stranger’s suicide attempt - Billy and Rachel’s romance was never destined to be ordinary.

A fast-burning love sees them marry, nest, and prepare for the future. But something is scratching beneath the floorboards.

As their dream home is invaded by rats, the world they've built begins to disintegrate - exposing the rotten foundations beneath.

As their relationship falters and their behaviours grow ever stranger, the fragile line between love and madness is crossed, and the couple embark on a blood-drenched descent through grief, obsession, and compulsion.

Vermin is a pitch-black psychodramedy about what we bury, what claws its way back, and what remains when we’re picked clean to the bone.

As the British Theatre Guide writes, “It taps into a deeply rooted fear, not only of that which creeps, crawls and scuttles beneath the floor and within the walls, but of that which festers and broods in those closest to us.”


Age guidance / warnings: 16+ (guideline) / Suicide, Stillbirth, Animal Abuse & Strong Language
Run time: 52 minutes
Aldridge Studio, Lowry Salford
22/11/2025 20:00
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Santa Specials

Join us at the Avon Valley Railway to make unforgettable Christmas memories onboard our 2025 Santa Special. 

Once onboard our festive trains the whistle will sound and you’ll depart on your fifty minute train ride. Whilst you’re travelling, you’ll enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for your family group to take photographs and create those special festive memories.

New for 2025, upgrade to our Premium Santa experience to enjoy quality time with Santa from the comfort of our first-class dining carriage. Spend more time with Santa as he joins you on his festive throne in our beautifully decorated carriage, where children can spend precious time with him and his elves whilst they collect their present. All Premium Santa passengers will also enjoy a cosy hot chocolate alongside their festive sweet treat whilst you travel the line.

Finally, you’ll be pleased to know that the festive Christmas donkeys will be returning once again and you’ll be able to see these on the lawn at Bitton Station, either before or after you’ve travelled on the train. If you are travelling the last train of the day, please make sure you see the donkeys before you board the train.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to our Santa Specials!

Booking Information

When booking a compartment in our standard carriages, choose your first seat and all 8 seats become highlighted so that no one else can book them. Then, just choose the different tickets types you need for each of your group from the drop down lists. For any seats not required simply choose the option 'Empty Seat’. A minimum of 5 paid for tickets must be booked in a compartment.

When booking seats at tables please select the number you need. Tables may be shared between different parties.

If you book seven or more seats we’ll offer you a 5% discount on all the seats purchased, so why not bring grandparents or other family members with you and make the most of seeing Santa!

Wheelchair Users and smaller parties with SEND children who would benefit from a private compartment should contact the railway Booking Office on 0117 932 5538 to purchase tickets.

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD
23/11/2025 to 24/12/2025
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Film: It's A Wonderful Life (Cert U)
Beset with personal and professional problems, George Bailey finds his previously happy life falling apart around him on Christmas Eve. Seeing no way out, George considers suicide from the edge of a bridge - but Clarence, his guardian angel, intervenes and shows George what his beloved hometown of Bedford Falls would be like without him.

Shocked by what he sees and at the unforeseen circumstances of his absence, George reconsiders and begs Clarence to return him to the problems of the present and the loving community he has fostered throughout his life.
The Plaza, Stockport
23/11/2025
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Harriet Dyer: Easily Distra...
A new blancmange of whimsy from the somewhat fizzy mind of Harriet Dyer featuring hot topics such as wearing a wetsuit on a bus, jaunty social commentary on why couples don’t talk to each other anymore, and trying to get a cow to lick the top of your head.

2024 Winner of C4’s Sean Lock Comedy Award

As seen on Live At The Apollo, Rosie Jones’ Disability Comedy Extravaganza, Comedy Central Live, The Russel Howard Hour.

**

“A must-see and a masterclass of originality“ ★★★★★
Neurodiverse Review

“Delightfully chaotic“
Fest Mag

“Comedy needs more voices like Dyer’s“
Chortle

“…such well-written and crafted work with articulate storytelling magic“
ThreeWeeks



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Instagram: @harrietdyercomedy

Facebook: harrietdyercomedy

Website: harrietdyer.com
Aldridge Studio, Lowry, Salford
23/11/2025 20:00
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Suzi Ruffell: The Juggle

It’s hard to be good all the time. A good mother, a good daughter, a good partner, a good friend, a good person. To be ambitious but not ruthless; a success but not a sell-out. A gentle parent but not a pushover. To be smashing life and make it look easy. The juggle. Suzi is exhausted and she hasn't even started. This is a stand-up show and a support group!

The Juggle is a brand new tour from confessional multi-award winning comedian Suzi Ruffell.

'A fabulously funny show from a class act' - ★★★★ Evening Standard


Suzi has appeared on Live at the Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Last Leg and QI. Suzi co-hosts smash-hit podcasts Big Kick Energy with Maisie Adam and Like Minded Friends with Tom Allen, as well as having her own podcast, OUT with Suzi Ruffell. She even finds time to host on Virgin Radio. Suzi's debut book, Am I Having Fun Now? is released in June 2025.


Age 14+

Quays Theatre, Lowry, Salford
23/11/2025 20:00
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Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes
Based on the film by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER
and the HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN fairy tale
Music by BERNARD HERRMANN


THE DOUBLE OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING SMASH HIT RETURNS

A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.

Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).


An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.


***** ‘UTTERLY ENTHRALLING’ Daily Express

**** ‘A GORGEOUS swirl of storytelling and style’ The Independent

**** ‘ENCHANTING. A cinematic masterpiece re-Bourne on stage’ Evening Standard

**** ‘COMPELLING. A brilliant showcase for Bourne’s genius’ Daily Telegraph

**** ‘SCINTILLATING. Lavish and constantly surprising’ Daily Telegraph


Recommended age: 7+
Lyric Theatre, Lowry, Salford
25/11/2025 to 29/11/2025
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Like Minded Friends at Christmas with Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell
Suzi Ruffell and Tom Allen are taking their hit podcast, Like Minded Friends to the stage for some festive frolics! A podcast where two homo comedians talk about life, love and culture... sometimes.

Join Suzi and Tom for an evening of chat about anything from bath mats, theatre etiquette and Tom’s minging hallway, to all things gay culture, anxiety (that comes up a lot actually) and so much more! CLANG.
Quays Theatre, Lowry, Salford
27/11/2025 20:00
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Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George
Rob Lamberti presents Perfectly George Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation. From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Faith’, ‘I’m Your Man’, ‘Club Tropicana’, and so many more, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many. 

Rob Lamberti, definitively & perfectly George, instantly became a fan favourite across social media. Quite simply, as leading theatre blog West End Wilma called, ‘a… brilliant show…. nothing short of perfection, and what a magical way to pay homage to the late and great, Mr George Michael.’ Ditto the Southern Daily Echo commented that the show ‘… had the entire audience from the stalls to the balcony up on their feet dancing.’ Rob Lamberti is a star in his own right after featuring on the BBC’s ‘Even Better Than the Real Thing’ in 2017. Bearing a voice worthy of performing George’s remarkable catalogue of hits, he has gone on to establish a successful career playing homage to his hero. Rob also featured in the Steve Coogan film ‘Greed’
The Edge, Wigan
28/11/2025 19:30
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Breakfast with Santa - Saturday 29th November 2025
Since 1944 Breakfast with Santa has been a family tradition in The Plaza Café and this festive season it returns for you and your little ones to enjoy.
There’s a yo ho ho breakfast for the children consisting of scrumptious pastries and chocolate dip, all served with lashings of cordial.
Santa invites the grown ups to enjoy a fabulous bacon barm with unlimited tea and coffee to set you up for the day ahead!

Make new friends on shared tables as you enjoy your breakfast and wait for Santa Claus and his little helpers to arrive, after which the little ones will be invited to meet the Great Man himself to receive a special Christmas Gift for being good boys and girls!

Kindly Note: Due to the nature of these events guests will be welcomed to tables which may be shared with other bookers.

For any bookers with dietary or access requirement queries please contact – boxoffice@stockportplaza.co.uk
The Green Room, The Plaza, Stockport
29/11/2025 09:30
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The New Adventures of Peter Pan
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN

The Pirates are coming.... Oh yes they ARRRGH!

Join us for a swashbuckling adventure that promises fun for the entire family as the Albert Halls, Bolton proudly presents The New Adventures Of Peter Pan.
 
Take flight alongside Peter, Wendy, and Tinks as we venture into Never Island and set sail on Captain Hook's pirate ship. This thrilling adventure features spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects, lots of audience participation, plenty of comedy and a good helping of fairy dust!

Our celebrity and West End cast will leave you believing in the power of magic in this perfect festive treat that features all the best elements of a traditional pantomime, so don't delay - set your course for adventure today and Hook your tickets now!
Bolton Albert Halls, Bolton
29/11/2025 to 31/12/2025
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The Wittering Whitehalls: Barely Alive
Join Michael and Hilary for an exclusive show as they bring their hit podcast to the stage. Take a comfy (-ish) seat and garner their thoughts on everything from workouts to weddings, seaside towns to social media and everything in between!

Warning: Rants are a strong possibility.
Quays Theatre, Lowry, Salford
29/11/2025 14:00
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University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Concert
The University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra present Edward Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius. Follow the journey of a pious man's soul from his deathbed to his judgment through a night of drama, magic, and music.

Whether purchasing online, by post, over the phone or in person, a booking fee is included in the advertised ticket price. A single transaction fee of £1.25 will be levied at the point of purchase.

After the event is off sale online, tickets can be purchased directly from the Whitworth Hall, subject to availability. The Box Office will open from one hour before an event is due to start.

Access related/wheelchair user and companion seats aren’t available online. Patrons should please book via Quaytickets by calling 0161 876 2015; or via the Martin Harris Centre Box Office by emailing boxoffice@manchester.ac.uk or by calling 0161 2758951. Please share your access requirements and any other information that may assist the team to find suitable seats at the time of booking. Please note that wheelchair spaces are limited to two per performance. (However, it is also possible to support wheelchair transfers where patrons are happy to do so.) 

The Martin Harris Centre offers one free personal assistant/support worker ticket for all eligible customers. This companion seat is available at the discretion of the box office team to patrons who require support from another person to attend the Centre (due to an impairment or long-term medical condition.)
The Whitworth Hall, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
29/11/2025 19:30
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Too Much Too Young
Get ready for an electrifying night of music with Too Much Too Young, a high-octane, two-hour theatre experience that takes you on an unforgettable ride through the ska sound that shaped generations!
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A must-see for any ska fan, this 5-Star show features a powerhouse 9-piece live band, formed with some of the finest musicians across the UK. The production itself is a feast for the senses with stunning digital video displays, authentic instruments and a dynamic cast that brings the spirit of the era to life... So prepare to be transported back in time with hits from the likes of Madness, The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners, The Selecter, The Bodysnatchers, and more!
 
Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering the magic of ska for the first time, this nostalgic trip to the '70s and '80s will have you dancing in the aisles!

The Edge, Wigan
29/11/2025 19:30
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How Very Hannah - Live
Hey stagey friends!!! Hannah Lowther here - you might know me from TikTok, the West End, or for going viral in a Tesco uniform! Now I’m bringing my love for theatre straight to you with… How Very Hannah!

This isn’t just a podcast – it’s a show, with backstage stories, games, public challenges & brilliant chats with guests from the stage & screen. From sharing my own industry stories to getting the inside scoop from fellow theatre lovers - this show’s all about the joy, chaos & magic of the stage.

So warm up those vocal cords & let’s dive into the stagey world of How Very Hannah!
Quays Theatre, Lowry, Salford
29/11/2025 20:00
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The Plaza Green Room: Everything Stops For Festive Tea
As we head into the Festive Season join us for our fundraising ‘Everything Stops’ event with proceeds supporting the ongoing Maintenance and Restoration Appeal for your much loved Stockport Plaza in the company of our famous waitress team ‘The Plazarettes’ who serve up a delightful Festive afternoon tea on shared tables with yule tide entertainment in the sumptuous surroundings of our Art Deco Cafe.

Kindly contact boxoffice@stockportplaza.co.uk in advance if you wish to highlight any dietary requirements or allergies that we should be aware of and also if you have any queries regards Access requirements.
The Plaza, Stockport
30/11/2025 16:00
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Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in "A Christmas Carol" 2025
Presented by Live Nation & Komedia Entertainment

Due to public pressure, Count Arthur Strong extends his fond farewell to you, for a ‘once in a lifetime’ limited run. As he takes on, one of the literary greats, the famous Charles Dickens, and then goes on to present his one-man interpretation of A Christmas Carol. ‘If you miss it, you weren’t there!’


‘Pure genius and pure tribute to the golden age of Vaudeville’
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard

'At every turn, his performance gives us something to marvel at'
Brian Logan, The Guardian
Lyric Theatre, Lowry, Salford
30/11/2025 19:30
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Declan O'Rourke: Since Kyabram 20th Anniversary
Declan O’Rourke makes a welcome return, this time celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his debut album ‘Since Kyabram'

In October 2004, amongst a thriving Dublin music scene Declan O’Rourke’s debut album Since Kyabram was released. In its first week, Since Kyabram entered the charts at Number 5 and over the following two years achieved gold, platinum and twice platinum status. The Album held within it a collection of songs which have grown in popularity over the years. Galileo, Sarah, No Place To Hide, We Didn’t Mean To Go To Sea and Marrying The Sea are amongst the titles which led to award nominations and plaudits from Paul Weller, Eddi Reader, Paul Brady and Snow Patrol.

Hot Press voted Since Kyabram their Debut Album of the year and without doubt its release jumpstarted a career which introduced Declan to an audience who have been on this journey with him, for 20 years.
 

“Since Kyabram is a record I’m very proud of, both as an introductory body of work and a collection of songs individually. After 20 years I’m still hugely nostalgic for it and love that it has become a favourite for so many others. To celebrate and release Kyabram all over again, this time with a deeper dive inside the tapes, is going to be such a trip."

- Declan O’Rourke
Quays Theatre, Lowry, Salford
30/11/2025 20:00
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The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to Salford.

Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.

Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.

Watch the nation’s favourite novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe come to life on stage in this spectacular production which is guaranteed to delight all ages.


★★★★★
‘SPECTACULAR’
METRO

★★★★
‘A FANTASTICAL FAMILY TREAT’
THE TELEGRAPH

★★★★
‘EXHILARATING PRODUCTION, SPELLBINDING SPECTACLE AND PERFECT PUPPERTY’
THE GUARDIAN

★★★★
‘SUPERB. THERE’S NO DENYING ITS CHARM. IT’S HARD TO BEAT’
THE STAGE

★★★★
‘THE MOST RIVETING SPECTACLE’
THE GUARDIAN

Lyric Theatre, Lowry, Salford
03/12/2025 to 11/01/2026
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Aladdin
Take a magical carpet ride to the North West’s home of sensational Pantomime entertainment for our glittering production of ALADDIN starring BRIAN CAPRON star of Coronation Street and many TV and stage presentations who makes a welcome return as the really evil ABANAZAR in our affordable family festive extravaganza alongside KARIM ZEROUAL who is best known for anchoring CBBC as a Presenter for 8 years and reaching the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2019 who will be appearing as ALADDIN plus Full Supporting Cast including the much loved SCOTT GALLAGHER who returns as WISHEE WASHEE.

BSL Interpreted Performances
Saturday 6th December at 7.30pm
Thursday 11th December at 10.30am and 2.30pm
The Plaza, Stockport
05/12/2025 to 04/01/2026
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Quatuor Danel Evening Concert with Pete Furniss (clarinet) and Richard Whalley (piano) joined by string students from Chetham’s School of Music
Ustvolskaya       Trio for violin, clarinet and piano, Marc Danel with Pete Furniss and Richard Whalley
Shostakovich    String Quartet No. 5 
Barshai              Chamber Symphony (arrangement of String Quartet No. 8) Op. 110a (1960) for string orchestra, arranged by Rudolf Barshai

Marc Danel joins Dr Richard Whalley and Dr Pete Furniss to perform Ustvolskaya's trio for violin, clarinet and piano. The Danels are joined by students of Manchester's Chetham's School of Music to perform Rudolf Barshai's arrangement of Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8.

@4tDanel | #QuatuorDanel | quatuordanel

Available now as part of our subscription a package. Individual concerts on sale from 12th September.

The subscription package available for 2025-26 offers excellent value with a fantastic discount of over 30% compared to individually purchased tickets, plus other special benefits. Click here for more information on the Quatuor Danel Season Ticket Package. Alternatively, please call Quaytickets on 0161 876 2015 or contact a member of the MHC box office team on 0161 275 8951. 

Whether purchasing online, by post, over the phone or in person, a booking fee is included in the advertised ticket price. A single transaction fee of £1.25 will be levied at the point of purchase.

After the event is off sale online, tickets can be purchased directly from the Martin Harris Centre Box Office, subject to availability. The Box Office will open from one hour before an event is due to start.

Access related/wheelchair user and companion seats aren’t available online. Patrons should please book via Quaytickets by calling 0161 876 2015; or via the Martin Harris Centre Box Office by emailing boxoffice@manchester.ac.uk or by calling 0161 2758951. Please share your access requirements and any other information that may assist the team to find suitable seats at the time of booking. Please note that wheelchair spaces are limited to two per performance. (However, it is also possible to support wheelchair transfers where patrons are happy to do so.) 

The Martin Harris Centre offers one free personal assistant/support worker ticket for all eligible customers. This companion seat is available at the discretion of the box office team to patrons who require support from another person to attend the Centre (due to an impairment or long-term medical condition.)
Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, University of Manchester, Bridgeford Street, off Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
05/12/2025 19:30
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Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch
The critically acclaimed parody musical, Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch returns to the Lowry for a five-week Christmas season. This splash-hit show has sold out twice previously, so get your tentacles round tickets fast!

Unfortunate dives into the story of everyone’s favourite Disney Diva, Ursula, as she gives her take on what really happened all those years ago under the sea. The legendary queer queen spills the tea in this tale of sex, sorcery and suckers!

With an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, it’s time to take the plunge and dive into this year’s hottest night out!


★★★★★
‘Wickedly Camp’
Attitude

★★★★★
‘Hilariously Naughty’
The Upcoming

★★★★★
‘Triumphant’
The Stage

★★★★★
‘One of the funniest musicals I’ve ever seen’
West End Best Friend


Age guide 16 +
Casting to be announced
Quays Theatre, Lowry, Salford
05/12/2025 to 11/01/2026
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Breakfast with Santa - Saturday 6th December 2025
Since 1944 Breakfast with Santa has been a family tradition in The Plaza Café and this festive season it returns for you and your little ones to enjoy.
There’s a yo ho ho breakfast for the children consisting of scrumptious pastries and chocolate dip, all served with lashings of cordial.
Santa invites the grown ups to enjoy a fabulous bacon barm with unlimited tea and coffee to set you up for the day ahead!

Make new friends on shared tables as you enjoy your breakfast and wait for Santa Claus and his little helpers to arrive, after which the little ones will be invited to meet the Great Man himself to receive a special Christmas Gift for being good boys and girls!

Kindly Note: Due to the nature of these events guests will be welcomed to tables which may be shared with other bookers.

For any bookers with dietary or access requirement queries please contact – boxoffice@stockportplaza.co.uk
The Green Room, The Plaza, Stockport
06/12/2025 09:30
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Festive Bitton Belle

Step on board our festive decorated heritage First-Class carriages whilst travelling through the picturesque Avon Valley.

Pull a cracker, tell a joke and wear a party hat before you tuck in!

With comfortable seats and crisp white linen, it’s a perfect way to warm up for Christmas with family and friends while enjoying a traditional Christmas lunch.

Expect a two-course traditional festive meal, followed by tea/coffee and after dinner chocolate – all served at your seat. A full bar service is available.

Seats are in open carriages around tables of two or four people.

When you arrive at the station, please collect your boarding card from the station booking office. The train will be ready to board at 12:30, with a 12:45 departure. After two round trips of the line, the train is expected to return to Bitton at 14:35.

Selecting From The Menu

Having selected your seats and added them to the basket, you will next be able to choose options from our menu to create the meal of your choice. Simply select the appropriate quantity of dishes from each course, so that all the members of the party are catered for.

Whilst we cater for gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, if a member of your party is gluten free and a vegetarian or vegan,  (or have any special dietary requirements not met by our menu choices) please email dining@avonvalleyrailway.org or call us on 0117 932 5538.

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD
09/12/2025 to 11/12/2025
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Debussy’s ‘La Mer’
From the stars to the sea – French greats with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

Laniakea is Hawaiian for ‘immeasurable celestial paradise’, a term that perfectly describes the music of Camille Pépin. Moving from sky to sea, Maurice Ravel captures the rippling waves, the vastness and occasional loneliness of a sea voyage, while Germaine Tailleferre takes inspiration from a sailor’s song in her Petite Suite for Orchestra. Finally, the sun rises over the ocean with Debussy, who unleashes enormous elemental forces in La mer.

Camille Pépin Laniakea
Maurice Ravel Miroirs III. Une Barque sur L’Ocean
Germaine Tailleferre Petite Suite for Orchestra
Claude Debussy La Mer

Joshua Weilerstein conductor


Please note: These concerts are live broadcasts. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the advertised concert start time to allow adequate time to pass through security and to be admitted into the studio. Latecomers will not be permitted into the studio once the broadcast is in progress.
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Studio, Salford, M50 2BH
09/12/2025 14:25
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