Jason Donovan stars in High School Musical Co-directed by Hope Mill Theatre founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton.

by Iain | Jul 15, 2026 | News

Icon Jason Donovan* will play Coach Bolton and Disney royalty KayCee Stroh (High School Musical Trilogy) stars as Ms Darbus in Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. They join the previously announced Tobias Turley (ITV’s Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream), Leonor Correia (Six),...

CORONATION STREET FAN FAVOURITES TAKE ON THE BARD’S ULTIMATE ROMANTIC COMEDY WITH KEY ROLES IN HER PRODUCTIONS’ TWELFTH NIGHT

by Iain | May 11, 2026 | News

HER Productions are delighted to announce their annual Unseemly Shakespeare production for Summer 2026 will be the ultimate romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. In keeping with their tradition of redefining Shakespeare and creating work that reimagines the Bard through an...

The Fit Prince (Who Gets Switched On The Square In The Frosty Castle The Night Before (Insert Public Holiday Here)) Comes To Manchester

by Iain | Apr 7, 2026 | News

After critically acclaimed runs in Edinburgh and London, the smash hit from the creators of ‘Gwyneth Goes Skiing’ and ‘Diana’ is coming to Newcastle Upon Tyne and Manchester. Following riotous 2025 runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and in London, with over 21 five-star...

Pop superstar Robyn live at Coop Live this June

by Iain | Mar 24, 2026 | News

Generational pop icon Robyn today announces a 2026 arena tour. The Sexistential Tour – which takes place in Europe, North America, and Australia across 20 dates – is Robyn’s first major tour since 2019 and will feature her biggest ever headline shows, including Sat 27...

We welcome Butter Bird to the neighbourhood.

by Iain | Feb 14, 2026 | News

New to Blossom St in Ancoats. Northern birds, slow-roasted on rotisserie, turned over fire, finished to order. The result — juicy succulent Butter Bird chicken, crispy charred skin. Finished with speciality house butters, made to melt into the meat. Salty, smoky, or...

Hope Mill Theatre Announces A Very Special ‘an Evening With’ Coronation Street Icon Helen Worth, Hosted By Julie Hesmondhalgh, To Raise Funds

by Iain | Feb 6, 2026 | News

On Sale to Hope Mill members now and on General Sale at 10am on Monday 9th February Hope Mill Theatre today announces a very special ‘An Evening With’ Coronation Street icon Helen Worth, hosted by fellow Weatherfield legend Julie Hesmondhalgh. The one-off event, on...