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Dick Whittington (Jason Manford & Ben Nickless)

Name: Dick Whittington (Jason Manford & Ben Nickless)
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2027-01-03
Location: Opera House Manchester

5 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027Daily matinees and evenings; relaxed performance Wed 30 Dec 1.30pm
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Opera House ManchesterAbout 30 min drive from Timperley
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£10–25Relaxed performance from £14.42
Good for most agesIndoors
On saleRelaxed performance Wed 30 Dec 1.30pm, tickets from £14.42
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SEN-friendly: RelaxedRelaxed performance at 1.30pm on Wed 30 Dec, booked as a separate show on the ATG site.
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Relaxed performance at 1.30pm on Wed 30 Dec, booked as a separate show on the ATG site.

Relaxed performance: Lights up, sound down, and you can come and go or make noise.

At Opera House Manchester: Free or discounted carer ticket. More about access here

Sessions can change or sell out, so check with the venue before you book: atgtickets.com. More SEN-friendly days out

The Opera House's big Christmas pantomime, with Jason Manford and Ben Nickless back together: Dick and his trusty cat head off to seek their fortune and take on the villainous King Rat. Expect plenty of booing and hissing, lots of comedy and lavish sets and costumes from the London Palladium. Suits all ages, there is an interval, and a relaxed performance is offered for families who need a calmer setting.

Last checked Sun 18 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: atgtickets.com. Report a problem

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£10–25Booking needed

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