Birmingham Royal Ballet: Swan Lake at The Lowry

Blow away those January blues with Carlos Acosta’s explosive Cuban take on the festive ballet classic.

The Lowry presents three separate displays from Aliyah Hussain, Paloma Proudfoot and Renee So – artists who use ceramics to tell stories.

Thrilling, audacious, witty and emotive, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake returns to Salford. If you haven’t seen it before, now’s your chance.

Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town.

Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black present a new dance double bill by the award-winning choreographer Mthuthuzeli November and Franco-British artist Sophie Laplane.

Enter into the world of Salsa dancing with expert guidance and a friendly community at Instituto Cervantes Manchester.

Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?

Aviva Studios powers into its second year with another thrilling line-up, featuring major works and world premiere performances alongside a super accessible public programme of free events.

Thrilling, audacious, witty and emotive, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake returns to Salford. If you haven’t seen it before, now’s your chance.

Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black present a new dance double bill by the award-winning choreographer Mthuthuzeli November and Franco-British artist Sophie Laplane.

ArkEnsemble and dancers from Company Chameleon unite to produce an immersive experience that transcends the ordinary.

Blow away those January blues with Carlos Acosta’s explosive Cuban take on the festive ballet classic.

Two of the most distinctive creators – choreographer Crystal Pite and Complicité’s Simon McBurney – will present a thrilling and timely world premiere at Aviva Studios.