All the shows to look forward to at the Royal Exchange Theatre this autumn
13.06.2022 - 10:19
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This autumn, audiences can get stuck into an inspiring mix of bold, contemporary plays, cast-iron classics and ‘Betty! - A Sort of Musical’ at the Royal Exchange Theatre.
The bold programme invites everyone into the Exchange’s uniquely beautiful theatre to dream big, share stories and have so much festive fun with Betty! and her dedicated, inventive and passionate am-dram society.
Opening on September 2, 2022, this epic drama by Tennessee Williams is a poetic portrayal of a family on the brink of change.
Award-winning director, Atri Banerjee, returns to the Exchange following his acclaimed production of Hobson’s Choice. This intimate classic is given a fresh perspective by the brilliant Atri Banerjee fresh from his smash hit Kes in Bolton.
‘The Glass Menagerie’ runs until October 8, 2022.
Enchanting, chilling and beautiful, Jack Thorne’s adaptation of John Ajvide Lindqvist cult novel finds a new home in Manchester – just in time for Halloween.
The play follows two teenage outsiders who are drawn to each other - one bullied and isolated, the other a lonely and dangerous vampire. And so begins a chilling and unlikely friendship.
This unforgettable vampire story has gained cult status across the world ‘Let The Right One In’ is directed by Royal Exchange’s joint artistic director, Bryony Shanahan, and runs from October 22 to November 19, 2022.
Joy and laughter sit right next to heart-breaking emotion in this rollercoaster-journey of epic proportions. The new musical for Christmas is written by and stars Maxine Peake and Seiriol Davies and directed by former Royal Exchange artistic director, Sarah Frankcom.
Set in a small village hall, The Dewsbury Players (Yorkshire’s most passionate, dedicated and inventive