From the latest theatre reviews to news, interviews and competitions, Frankly My Dear UK is your definitive guide shows and productions at the Palace Theatre, Manchester.
Theatre Review: LORD OF THE DANCE: 30TH ANNIVERSARY - Palace Theatre, Manchester
With stunning visuals and exceptional dancing, LORD OF THE DANCE continues to entertain, even if its storytelling and pacing occasionally interrupt the momentum. It is 30 years since LORD OF THE DANCE debuted in Dublin on 2 July 1996. Since then, the show has toured the world to widespread acclaim. Now, in its 30th anniversary […]
Theatre Review: SUNNY AFTERNOON – Palace Theatre, Manchester
Vibrant, authentic, and emotionally charged, SUNNY AFTERNOON captures The Kinks’ rise to fame in 1960s Britain. Great Britain in the 1960s was a time of social change, optimism, the breaking down of the old guard and above all the original British invasion. The bohemian set had The Rolling Stones, the mods The Who and the […]
Theatre Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL - Palace Theatre, Manchester
With its spectacular set design, powerful performances, and high-energy choreography, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is a visually stunning celebration of truth, beauty, freedom, and love. Following its hit run on Broadway and in London’s West End, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL finally heads to Manchester’s Palace Theatre, in a dazzling spectacle, romance, and high drama. Set […]
Theatre Review: MARY POPPINS - Palace Theatre, Manchester
Combining flawless performances, breath-taking staging, and old-school showbiz glamour, MARY POPPINS is a masterclass in theatrical magic. It is easy to see why MARY POPPINS the musical has won so many awards from Oliviers to Tonys and entranced audiences from Broadway and the West End to productions across the globe; it is simply perfect in […]
Theatre Review: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG - Palace Theatre, Manchester
With standout performances, infectious comedy, and stunning visuals, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is a vibrant, joy-filled spectacle. In CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, Ian Fleming wrote, “Never say no to adventures” and anyone attending this touring production is certainly in for an adventure filled with spectacle and infectious joy. From the first note of the overture […]
Theatre Review: BAT OUT OF HELL - Palace Theatre, Manchester
With powerful performances, stunning visuals, and a thrilling soundtrack, BAT OUT OF HELL is a high-energy, rock-and-roll spectacle. The show that launched with the tagline "Manchester gets it first" is back in the city. BAT OUT OF HELL, which first premiered at the Opera House in 2017, heads to Manchester’s Palace Theatre this week as […]
Theatre Review: ELF THE MUSICAL - Palace Theatre, Manchester
With joyful performances, seamless set transitions, and engaging audience interaction, ELF THE MUSICAL is a feel-good, festive experience that leaves audiences brimming with holiday cheer. This year sees 21 years since the hit film ELF was released, becoming an instant Christmas classic. Now a new sixth touring production of the hit musical is traversing the […]
Theatre Review: 101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL - Palace Theatre, Manchester
Featuring inventive puppetry and strong vocal performances, 101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL is a family-friendly adaptation that remains mostly faithful to the classic story. The classic canine caper, 101 Dalmatians, is another in a line of classic, animated films to make the jump from screen to stage, with 101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL wagging its way to […]
Theatre Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN - Palace Theatre, Manchester
With its captivating performances, stunning set designs, and beautiful score, Disney’s ALADDIN offers a dazzling and magical theatrical experience on its first UK and Ireland tour. After ten years on Broadway and the West End, Disney's hit musical ALADDIN finally heads to Manchester's Palace Theatre for its first UK and Ireland tour. Based on the […]
Theatre Review: MIND MANGLER: MEMBER OF THE TRAGIC CIRCLE - Palace Theatre, Manchester
Blending magic, mentalism, and audience participation, MIND MANGLER: MEMBER OF THE TRAGIC CIRCLE is a hilariously executed comedy that masterfully balances planned chaos and improvisation. Mischief Theatre returns with another brilliantly funny, wonderfully executed comedy in the form of MIND MANGLER: MEMBER OF THE TRAGIC CIRCLE. Renowned for their signature brand of slapstick, often ‘stupid’ […]