Theatre and performance

A man and woman dancing on a pink and purple lit stage

Music, theatre, dance and comedy – Trafford has it all. Want to see something experimental on stage, or be swept away by the skill of a performance? You're in the right place.

Night People, Waterside. Photo: Steve Longbottom

What's On

5 November

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Patrick Monahan: The Good, The Pat & The Ugly

Patrick's new stand up show covers topics from life, love & mishaps with flat pack furniture, marathons & almost being scammed!

Patrick has performed at many major festivals across the UK, including 16 years at the Edinburgh International festival, and on BBC1 & 2, ITV1 & 2, C4, C5 & Sky 1.

A woman in yellow anorak next to a man on a bench

6 November

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Hannah James & Toby Kuhn

Celebrating their new album, Where All Our Names Belong.

Black and white picture of someone dancing

7 November

Theatre and Performance, Stretford

Northern Soul and Motown Night

Step onto the dance floor of the beautifully restored Victorian ballroom at Stretford Public Hall and lose yourself to the rhythm of these timeless tracks.

Two women in a meadow, singing together on guitar and ukelele

12 November

Theatre and Performance, Sale

The Carrivick Sisters

Twin sisters Charlotte and Laura Carrivick have grown up playing music together, and at a live show the stage becomes an extension of their kitchen; welcoming you into a warm, musical embrace while cooking up delicious melodies and tasty instrumentals.