As Mrs Doubtfire comes to the end of its huge four-week run at Manchester’s Opera House this week, it will make way for a jam-packed months of theatre, musicals and comedy throughout October in the city. Between Palace Theatre and the Opera House, there’s a whopping 10 productions to choose from - including The Lion King, Jersey Boys and Ru Paul’s Drag Race tour.
The biggest show of the season will of course be Disney’s The Lion King , which is running for 16 weeks from Thursday, October 27 to Sunday, February 19.
Some tickets for package seats are as much as £112, but fans who want to see the production for less can get tickets from just £20 . But you’ll have to be quick as they’re selling fast, with only medium and low availability between now and Christmas. January and February do seem to have more available, though.
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We all know the powerful story of Simba and his adventure to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. The on-stage production has since been seen by 110 million people worldwide.
In the show, a huge 232 puppets feature to bring the show to life, and it’s certain to dazzle audiences in its four-month residency.
Palace Theatre said: “Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical is a unique theatrical experience that you will remember forever.” You can get your tickets from £20 here.
And if you can’t wait until the end of the month to immerse yourself in theatre, here are four other shows at the Palace Theatre in October, where you can get tickets from just £13:
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English National Ballet - Wednesday, October 5 to Saturday, October 8 - tickets from £13
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Dave Gorman: Powerpoint to the People - Sunday, October 9 - tickets from £32.15
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Beautiful - the story of Carole King - Tuesday, October 11 to Saturday, October 15 - tickets from £13
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Adam Kay - This is going to hurt… more - Sunday, October 16 - tickets from £39.65
Over at the Opera House there are even more exciting events which have some affordable ticket options, including Jersey Boys and David Walliams’ Demon Dentist for £13.
Here’s what’s on at the Opera House in October:
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Mrs Doubtfire - Saturday, October 1 - tickets from £20
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The Official Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK Season Three Tour - Tuesday, October 4 to Wednesday, October 5 - tickets from £39..40
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Ed Gamble: Electric - Thursday, October 6 - tickets from £24.65
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The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour - Sunday, October 9 - tickets from £20
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Demon Dentist - Thursday, October 13 to Saturday, October 15 - tickets from £13
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Jersey Boys - Tuesday, October 18 to Saturday, October 29 - tickets from £13
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