The Dancehouse Theatre

02/11/2021

Hey! We've got some Panto news...

⭐️THE PANTO IS BACK!⭐️

However, this year, the eight-freestyle is taking up residence just down the road at Contact whilst some exciting changes are made to the Dancehouse by its new owners!

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We've loved our time being the Dancehouse Panto, but with the auditorium out of action we're making our way down Oxford Road to the newly re-opened Contact Theatre, where this year’s show is....

✨DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS AMAZING CAT!✨
from 11th Dec-3rd Jan.

The same company and cast that brought you the thrills of Goldilocks: The Panto in 2019, and have been Manchester’s favourite local Panto for the last 9 years are all back for more…we’d love to see you back in the audience!

Tickets are selling fast!
Get tickets here:
https://contactmcr.com/shows/eight-freestyle-dick-whittington-and-his-amazing-cat/

Join us where the streets are paved with gold*

We wish the new owners and everyone at the Dancehouse the best of luck with the restoring this beloved mancunian theatre to it's former glory, but for now, we're on the move!

Hopefully see y'all there!

*chewing gum...

The Bells are ringing out for a sure-fire Christmas hit show at CONTACT this Christmas as eight-freestyle present: ‘Dick Whittington and his Amazing Cat!’ This upbeat, modern production of the classic rags-to-riches story tells the tale of young Dick Whittington and his loyal cat ‘Scratch’ o...

25/03/2020

24/03/2020

Head over to KNT Danceworks and see how you can get involved with their online dance classes!

24/03/2020

We’re afraid our social media channels are currently inactive. Regarding events and ticketing please consult our website.

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Online Dance Classes
We currently have no classes taking place onsite. However some of our visiting companies are currently running online classes. Head over to KNT Danceworks for further details.

24/03/2020

24/03/2020

Classes currently are not taking place onsite, however be sure to like and follow their pages for updates.

One of our regular visiting dance companies, KNT Danceworks, is in fact doing online classes! Head over to their page and get involved!

23/03/2020

Our social media channels are currently inactive. Please consult our website for updates.

18/03/2020

*** Classes Update **

The following classes have been cancelled. We will announce on our website and social media when classes resume. Please support their respective dance companies by liking their pages and also to receive further updates.

- KNT Danceworks
Tap Dance / Ballet / Jazz dance / Contempory dance / Advanced musical theatre / Stretch and tone / Pre inter musical theatre / Mixed level jazz heels

- Taste of Cairo
Belly dancing

- Afrobeat

- Capoeria

- Rose Dance Fitness

18/03/2020

Following the government statement on the 16th March we are closing the Building to the public from Thursday 19th March until further notice. We are however talking to our various bookers and other partners and will be announcing updates on individual events on the website in the days to come. Please check the individual pages for the shows on our website, all our latest updates will immediately be posted there. We appreciate your understanding with information changing day by day.

Our Box Office will be operating a reduced timetable from next week and the new times will be posted on our website once they have been confirmed.

Theatre Shows will keep their original dates on the website until we have the confirmed new date - at that point the website will be updated with the new date and time.

As we are currently rescheduling shows in April. Please refrain from contacting the theatre directly until Friday the 20th.

Please note that we will not be issuing refunds for any performances until we have a confirmed new date for the postponed show, or alternatively, a confirmed cancellation. If you have bought a ticket for any performance that is postponed then you will be automatically issued the same seat for the new date. Once a show has been either cancelled or postponed you will be emailed by your ticket vendor with further information.

Thank You

16/03/2020

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Following the government statement on the 16th March we are closing the building to the public from Thursday 19th March until further notice. We are however talking to our various bookers and other partners and will be announcing updates on individual events on the website in the days to come. Please check the individual pages for the shows on our website, all our latest updates will immediately be posted there. We appreciate your understanding with information changing day by day.

Our Box Office will be operating a reduced timetable from next week and the new times will be posted on our website once they have been confirmed.

Theatre Shows will keep their original dates on the website until we have the confirmed new date - at that point the website will be updated with the new date and time.

As we are currently rescheduling shows in April, Please refrain from contacting the theatre directly until Friday the 20th.

Please note that we will not be issuing refunds for any performances until we have a confirmed new date for the postponed show, or alternatively, a confirmed cancellation. If you have bought a ticket for any performance that is postponed then you will be automatically issued the same seat for the new date. Once a show has been either cancelled or postponed you will be emailed by your ticket vendor with further information.

Thank You

For Coronavirus advice and guidance please read the bulletin issued by Manchester City Council here:

Councillor Bev Craig, Manchester’s Executive Member for Adult Health and Wellbeing, has written a blog saying that how we act in a time of need is a mark of how we act as a city.