Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Parrs Wood Lane

"The Royal Exchange Theatre was founded in 1976 by a group of renowned and influential artistic directors who had a vision to make an internationally recognised theatre amidst the vibrant culture of Manchester. The theatre’s repertoire has featured brilliant adaptations of the classics from William Shakespeare, Tennessee Williams, Oscar Wilde, Noel Coward, and Anton Chekhov, as well as lists of debut plays. One of the country’s leading theatres for new writing, the Royal Exchange Theatre offers fantastic programmes for emerging practitioners and educational facilities."

"Yes, Buxton has one of its own, designed by Frank Matcham no less, with a busy and varied programme. Next week there’ll be performances of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, hot from the West End."

"Manchester Opera House is the Palace Theatre’s little sister. It’s located on Quay Street, near Spinningfields. It is smaller than the Palace theatre however, there are still some amazing productions to see here."

"Contact Theatre will be heading out across Manchester this summer for a series of outdoor performances. Contact is an Oxford Road theatre and performing arts venue creating and producing its own shows, as well as hosting tours from the world’s best theatre companies. Contact will be heading out across the city this summer, delivering a series of outdoor performances before its building reopens to the public in September 2021."

"The first public events will return to the Stoller Hall from June 7. Shows will be socially-distanced with reduced capacities initially, but there are hopes that it will be back to near-full capacity by September. See more and book tickets at stollerhall.com/whats-on."

"The Stoller Hall is situated in the heart of Manchester and offers a personal live music experience that puts you closer to the music. The concert hall delivers a programme including classical, folk and jazz music, as well as spoken word and comedy."

"The building of the Dancehouse Theatre has had a fascinating history full of transformation, morphing from meeting halls to a multi-screen cinema complex. In the 1990s it was restored to its former Art Deco splendour and was reopened as The Dancehouse Theatre, home to the Northern Ballet School. While the venue presents a broad range of performances including comedy, music and drama, dance lies at the heart of this North West icon."

"Zizzi restaurants are passionate about simple Italian cookery. Whether it's pizza or pasta, salads or risotto, or carne and pesce (meat and fish), each dish is prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients - from the popular classics to Zizzi's own…"

"Teppanyaki Chinatown aims to bring you a truly authentic Japanese teppanyaki experience by majoring in quality service and food rather than the tricks. Its focus is to serve outstanding Japanese cuisine and to share with you our authentic teppanyaki cooking culture. Their comprehensive menu offers a great range of options to suit even the most discerning of tastes."

"Teppanyaki Chinatown, 58-60 George St, Manchester, M1 4HF - Visit now. The teppanyaki style of Japanese cooking has a chef using an iron griddle in front of diners, often performing theatrics to entertain the diners. This can be entertaining at times but runs the risk of detracting from the food itself."

"Manchester’s oldest teppanyaki restaurant, cooking quality ingredients in a no-fuss style in Chinatown. You will be seated at a large table surrounding an iron plate cooking surface where the chef will prepare your meals using the freshest ingredients."

"With ingredients sourced both internationally and domestically, he crafts a very special tasting menu within the style of Edomae sushi. He is a strong believer in the food he serves representing the waters Chef Nan’s surrounded by, so only the freshest and best find its way to your plate. High back chairs at the sushi bar pamper you while each course is explained in detail, and every shade is revealed."

"This upmarket restaurant in Alderley Edge offers a distinctive blend of traditional Chinese cuisine and modern innovation. They will be welcoming in the Year Of The Pig with a banquet menu (£45pp), between 5-28 February, including dim sum, XO King prawns and 'Victor Yu's Crispy Aromatic Duck Leg & Pancakes' (more here). Yu, London Rd, Alderley Edge SK9 7QD Tel: 01625 569922"

"Sushi, you can grab any one of 20 vegan dishes for just £2.50 including mushroom teriyaki burgers, curiously-coloured vegetable gyozas, Yasai sushi rolls, or pumpkin katsu curries."

"Japanese street food & sushi, served fresh daily on a colourful kaiten conveyor belt. Order hot dishes straight from the kitchen at the press of a butto ..."

"Oasis is a Chorlton ice cream institution which also offers a variety of sorbets, frozen yoghurt and slushes. Open until 11pm, it’s good at attracting a local late night crowd: just the ticket when you have a craving to satisfy without having to settle for a tub of Ben & Jerry’s. Manchester Rd, Chorlton, M21 9GA"

"If it’s ice cream that’s tickling your taste-buds, climb the staircase in Afflecks to the first floor to discover the most eclectic selection of flavours imaginable. Chances are that you’ve seen Ginger’s ice cream van at one of the city’s many events, festivals or markets, but for an ice-cream hit whenever you fancy, their base in Afflecks is a dessert lover’s heaven. With flavours including baked apple sorbet, black treacle and parkin, and the iconic Chorlton crack, you’re not going to find bland vanilla here."

"Usually found in an ice cream van during Town Hall’s festival season, Ginger’s now own a diner on the first floor in Affleck’s Palace. Known for their extremely popular ‘Chorlton Crack’, a lush salted caramel and peanut butter combo, Ginger’s wild and wonderful flavours can be obtained at the diner in a toasted brioche, affogato style or in a milkshake. Affleck’s, First Floor, 52 Church St, M4 1PW"

"Products sourced from local producers, Ginger’s is on the first floor of Afflecks which means it’s already cool – and that’s before trying the ice cream. Like Gino’s, they have loads of stuff to suit your ice cream needs including dairy-free ice cream. Be sure to try the Chorlton Crack."