Shrek the Musical

Tue 17 - Sat 21 Oct

Synopsis

‘A THRILL FOR THEATRE‑LOVERS OF ALL AGES’ – Manchester Evening News

Get ready to leave your troubles Far Far Away and embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with laughter, love, and ogre-sized fun.

Join Shrek and his trusty sidekick Donkey as they set out on a quest to defeat the fearsome dragon and rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona.
With a heartwarming story and a cast of unforgettable characters, this musical extravaganza is a journey you won’t want to miss.

The show is set to a toe-tapping soundtrack featuring fabulous songs like ‘I’m A Believer’, ‘Big Bright Beautiful World’, and ‘I Know It’s Today’.
These tunes will have you humming all the way home. It’s the perfect night out for the whole family, offering an award-winning show that promises a musical spectacular for big kids and little kids alike.

Our stellar cast is led by theatre legend Antony Lawrence as Shrek, whose ‘powerful voice fills the theatre and makes him instantly lovable’ (Twit Celeb Gossip). His previous credits include: The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Matilda the Musical, and We Will Rock You. Strictly Come Dancing star and leading lady Joanne Clifton is ‘An absolute revelation as Princess Fiona’ (Cheshire Live). Previous credits include: Strictly Come Dancing, The Addams Family. Olivier-Award nominated James Gillan is ‘As magnificent a villain as you could hope for’ (Great British Life) as the evil Lord Farquaad. His previous credits include: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Wicked, Taboo! Theatre favourite Brandon Lee Sears ‘exuberant performance does Eddie Murphy proud’ (Love Dublin) as the loveable Donkey. His previous credits include: Dreamgirls, Come From Away, and Motown.

Book your tickets today and get ready for an unforgettable journey with Shrek and his friends – because in this kingdom, everyone is a part of the adventure!

‘REWATCHING AS AN ADULT HAS ONLY INCREASED MY LOVE FOR THE STORY’ – Lovin Dublin

Age guidance: 5+ – This performance contains smoke and flashing lights.

Running time: 2 hours 35 minutes incl. interval

Tickets

DISCOUNTS*
£5 off Under 16s
£5 off 16-26 yrs and/or Students (with a free 16-26 & Student Membership), and Curve Connect (Tue – Thu only)
£20 Under 18s School Groups (Tue – Thu only)
£5 off Groups 10+ (Tue – Thu only)
£6 off Groups 20+ (Tue – Thu only)
15% off for Members