Moulin Rouge to come to Manchester for first time next summer

The hit West End and Broadway show will spend eight weeks at the Palace Theatre as part of a world tour

Danny Burstein as Harold Zidler , from the original Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 18th Sep 2024

Hit West End and Broadway musical Moulin Rouge is coming to Manchester for the first time ever.

The show, which is based on Baz Lurmann's film, is going on a world tour, which includes an eight week run at the Palace Theatre.

The first performance will take place on Wednesday 20 August, and the show will run until Saturday 04 Ocotber.

Carmen Pavlovic for Global Creatures, producer of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, said: “It is thrilling that the Manchester Palace will host Moulin Rouge! The Musical next year as part of its world tour.

"Manchester is such a welcoming, lively and culturally vibrant city, world renowned for its rich artistic and musical heritage."

Casting is yet to be announced, while tickets go on sale in November.

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