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Dick Whittington (Pantomime)

Manchester Opera House5 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 (selected dates)

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Venue

Manchester Opera House

About the show

Dick Whittington at Opera House Manchester stars Jason Manford and Ben Nickless, with sets from The London Palladium. Check tickets.

Dick Whittington (Pantomime) tickets in Manchester

Dick Whittington is the headline pantomime at the Opera House Manchester, starring comedian Jason Manford and panto favourite Ben Nickless. The rags-to-riches story follows Dick and his cat in pursuit of fame, fortune and the Lord Mayor's office, presented with sets and costumes from The London Palladium.

The company

The advertised cast includes Jason Manford and Ben Nickless. Adam Strong plays King Rat; the Spirit of Bow Bells is played by Landi Oshinowo, with Sarah Vaughan as Alice Fitzwarren. ATG says the sets and costumes come from The London Palladium.

This production replaces the previously announced Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the same venue.

Performances and access

A relaxed performance is available. Further details and booking for that session are listed separately on the venue's site.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Venue	Town or city	Dates	Booking status	Tickets
Opera House Manchester	Manchester	Sat 5 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027	On sale	Book tickets

Choosing your tickets

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Plan your theatre visit

Our venue guides cover getting there, seating and access information: Manchester Opera House. If you need accessible seating or an assisted performance, check the arrangements for that venue and date with ATG before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a relaxed performance available?

Yes. A relaxed performance is offered, with further details and separate booking available through the venue's own listings.

Does this show replace a different pantomime that was announced?

Yes. Dick Whittington replaces the previously announced Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Opera House Manchester.

Who is in the cast?

Jason Manford and Ben Nickless lead the advertised company. They are joined by Sarah Vaughan, Landi Oshinowo and Adam Strong.

Where can I book Dick Whittington (Pantomime) tickets?

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Which regional venues are listed for Dick Whittington (Pantomime)?

Manchester Opera House: Sat 5 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027.

Who handles my booking?

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Venue

Manchester Opera House

3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP

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Train

Deansgate station is around 0.3 miles from the theatre and Salford Central is around 0.4 miles away. The nearest Metrolink tram stop is Deansgate-Castlefield, also about 0.3 miles away.

Bus

Many bus routes stop close to the theatre in the centre of Manchester. Plan your journey using tfgm.com.

Parking

Q-Park is the official parking partner and offers 15% off when you pre-book online at https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/atg/. For accessible parking there is on-street parking on Byrom Street by the park, though not directly opposite the theatre, and further bays on Lower Byrom Street.