Tuesday, 7th March 2023, 7.30pm

Following its hugely successful National Theatre and West-End run, this tender, hopeful and funny two-hander is a celebration of the unexpected, a delightful observation of the complexity of meeting someone for the first time and the bravery of stepping into the unknown.

Erin Shanagher (THE BAY) and Gerard Kearns (FLOODLIGHTS, SHAMELESS) star as Laura and Danny who, in this post-party chaos, cautiously wind their way through clumsy silences, empty bottles and near-kisses. Directed by RET Joint Artistic Director Bryony Shanahan, BEGINNING is a beautifully intimate play bursting with humour and full of heart and demonstrates just how unpredictable life can really be.  

Laura and Danny slowly orbit each other – awkward moves, first dances, fish finger butties, embarrassing banter. Together they navigate a life-time of possibilities, and as night shifts into day, an unthinkable, impossible and crazy opportunity becomes clear. Amongst the missteps and butterflies there might just be.... a beginning?

David Eldridge is widely regarded as one of the prominent playwriting voices of his generation, whose award-winning plays have premiered across the UK and played across the world. His past work for the Exchange has included new versions of Ibsen’s THE LADY FROM THE SEA and Strindberg’s MISS JULIE. 

Joint Artistic Director Bryony Shanahan directs this intimate, beautiful, funny play about risking it all and wearing your heart firmly on your sleeve. BEGINNING was a smash-hit when it premiered at the National Theatre in 2017.

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7.30pm, Friday, 21st April 2023

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns for its 2023 UK Tour.

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shoutand many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!  

It's Buddy brilliant - THE SUN

Pure unadulterated fun - DAILY TELEGRAPH

The show you'll never forget - DAILY MAIL

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Ticket Prices including Booking Fee & Postage (Normal Price £40):

• Adults - Members £33 and Non Members £34      

To book your tickets please use our  or contact the MANCASS Ticketline on 07741475444. Please include your Name, Home Address, Contact Telephone Number, Membership Number and Number of Tickets/Places Required (Member/Non-Member)

7.30pm, Thursday, 1st June 2023

Dirty Dancing returns following a season at London’s Dominion Theatre.
Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing

“The biggest live theatre sensation of all time.” The Observer

Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.

See the hit film come to life before your eyes with this fantastic, emotional and triumphant live stage show.

“The stage version is a phenomenon” Sunday Mirror

The iconic story features the hit songs Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life, and an incredible cast of dancers.

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Ticket Prices including Booking Fee & Postage (Normal Price £51):

• Adults - Members £38 and Non Members £40      

To book your tickets please use our  or contact the MANCASS Ticketline on 07741475444. Please include your Name, Home Address, Contact Telephone Number, Membership Number and Number of Tickets/Places Required (Member/Non-Member)

7.30pm, Tuesday, 21st February 2023

Steel Magnolias is the hilarious and heart-warming true story that inspired the hit film starring Dolly Parton and Julia Roberts. The beloved film is now beautifully brought to life on stage and will feature an all-star cast including Laura Main (Call the Midwife) and Lucy Speed (The Archers, The Bill) and Diana Vickers (Dial M For Murder, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice).

Six women come together in a small town beauty salon in the American South and prove that female friendship conquers all. Faced with the highs and lows of love and life, and amongst the chaos of work, marriage and children, they unite to gossip, unwind and set the world to rights.

This iconic comedy is the perfect ticket for every generation and proves that one hair appointment might just change your life.

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Ticket Prices including Booking Fee & Postage (Normal Price £40):

Adults - Members £33 and Non Members £35

To book your tickets please use our Reservation Form or contact the MANCASS Ticketline on 07741475444. Please include your Name, Home Address, Contact Telephone Number, Membership Number and Number of Tickets/Places Required (Member/Non-Member)

7.30pm, Thursday, 18th May 2023

Relight Your Fire with this sensational new production of Take That’s smash hit musical Greatest Days.

Greatest Days features more than 15 record-breaking Take That songs, alongside a heart-warming and hilarious story of love, loss and laughter from award-winning writer Tim Firth that will make your heart Shine.

The musical follows five boy band obsessed best friends in the 1990s, who reunite over 20 years later to see their heartthrobs one last time in what could be the Greatest Days of their lives.

Previously titled The Band, the show broke box office records and delighted audiences around the United Kingdom when it performed from 2017 - 2019.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Take That’s first ever UK number 1 single Pray  and coinciding with the summer 2023 release of the official movie of this smash hit musical - Greatest Days is sure to be a night out at the theatre you will Never Forget. 

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “An utter joy.” Daily Mail

 “Have you in fits of laughter, fighting back tears and dancing in the aisles.” SUNDAY MIRROR

 “Will make you laugh, dance and sing your heart out.” THE SUN

 “It’s heart breaking, heart-soaring, it’s absolutely fabulous!” Graham Norton

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Ticket Prices including Booking Fee & Postage (Normal Price £48.50):

• Adults - Members £37.50 and Non Members £40      

To book your tickets please use our  or contact the MANCASS Ticketline on 07741475444. Please include your Name, Home Address, Contact Telephone Number, Membership Number and Number of Tickets/Places Required (Member/Non-Member)