WHAT'S ON THEATRE & EVENTS
We programme incredible small-scale professional adult and family-friendly theatre & events from around the UK for you to enjoy in Chorlton.
THEATRE
Replica
By Titas Halder
Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd March 2024
Part of NT Connections, performed by The Edge Young Actors Company
THEATRE
We’re Not Going Back
By Red Ladder Theatre Company
Wednesday 27th March 2024
We’re Not Going Back tackles the resilience of working communities, the make-and-mend fabric of family and the power of sticking two fingers up to a government hell-bent on destruction… and all with humour, song and a six pack of Babycham
COMEDY
Dan Nightingale & Fiends
Thursday 11th April 2024
After two hugely successful national comedy tours, Dan Nightingale (host of the Have A Word Podcast) is doing something a little different in 2024: He’s hosting a run of shows with some of his favourite comedians on the bill.
THEATRE
Theatre M21 present “The Incident Room”
Presented by Theatre M21
Thursday 18th – Saturday 20th April 2024
Theatre M21 are a local amateur dramatic society in Chorlton who have been based at The Edge since the 1930’s. They perform at The Edge three times a year and this April they present “The Incident Room” by David Byrne & Olivia Hirst.
COMEDY
That Sketch Show
Presented by The Edge
Thursday 25th, Friday 26th & Saturday 27th April 2024
A hilarious, musical sketch show that incorporates comedy in every shape and form: from one-liners to full-on musical turns.
POETRY
Luke Wright’s Silver Jubilee
Thursday 2nd May 2024
Crack out the bunting! It’s Luke Wright’s Silver Jubilee.
THEATRE
Havisham
Presented by EMUL8 THEATRE
Thursday 9th May 2024
Delve into the psyche of Miss Havisham from Great Expectations. A cobwebbed tale of heartbreak. The story that Dickens left out.
MUSIC
Completely Doolally
Thursday 16th May 2024
Keep your bras on …… and come join Doolally for a musical extravaganza with some new songs and special musical guests.
COMEDY
Mum’s The Word Comedy Club
Presented by Kate McCabe
Friday 17th May 2024
See the best stand-ups on the circuit without having to leave your baby at home.
POETRY
LIVEwire
Presented by Nymphs & Thugs
Thursday 13th June 2024
Featuring internationally acclaimed poets alongside some of the most exciting newly established poets on the UK’s thriving scene.
CABARET
Tickle Your Fancy
Thursday 27th June 2024
Tickle your fancy is Chorlton’s gem of a cabaret night. Doolally host a night of exciting turns with something for everyone
THEATRE
FARM
Presented by The Construct Theatre Project
Thursday 11th – Saturday 13th July 2024
The return of this exciting adaptation of George Orwell’s classic novel ‘Animal Farm’. A story of power, corruption and the importance of equality.
THEATRE
Switch_MCR
Presented by Switch_MCR
Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th July 2024
Switch_MCR is an OFFIE Award-winning Theatre Company, based in Greater Manchester, ran by young creatives from around the city.
COMEDY
Dan Nightingale & Fiends
Thursday 10th October 2024
After two hugely successful national comedy tours, Dan Nightingale (host of the Have A Word Podcast) is doing something a little different in 2024: He’s hosting a run of shows with some of his favourite comedians on the bill.
POP QUIZ
Celebrity Pop Quiz with John Thomson
Date coming soon
Join our our Patron John Thomson as he hosts a Pop Quiz-themed evening at The Dressing Room Café & Bar. Email bookings@edgethetare.co.uk to be the first to know when the date is announced.