A brand-new stage adaptation of Victoria Wood’s much-loved sitcom.
More than 25 years after it first aired on BBC One, dinnerladies is heading to the stage, in the first piece of Victoria Wood’s work to be produced by her estate.
Featuring a story inspired by the original TV series, the show brings back all the characters audiences know and love from the Manchester canteen. Starring stage and TV favourite Les Dennis as maintenance man Stan, Sue Cleaver as Jean, Karen Henthorn as Dolly, and introducing Amy Drake as Bren.
Originally written by and starring Victoria Wood, dinnerladies became one of Britain’s most adored comedies thanks to its sharp humour, warmth and brilliantly observed characters.
Now Stan, Bren, Tony, Dolly, Jean, Twinkle, Anita and the rest of the canteen crew are back for a fresh helping of laughs, chaos and classic Victoria Wood comedy.
Whether you’re revisiting an old favourite or discovering it for the first time, dinnerladies serves up a hilarious night out packed with heart, nostalgia and plenty of surprises.
- Date:
- Tue 22 – Sat 26 Jun 2027
- Matinee:
- 2.30pm
- Evening:
- 7.30pm
- Tickets:
- £19 – £72
- Duration:
- 2 hours and 20 minutes
- Location:
- Main House
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Captioned Find out more
Captioned- Wed 23 Jun, 7.30pm
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Audio described Find out more
Audio described- Thu 24 Jun, 7.30pm
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There will be a free touch tour before the Audio Described performance on Thursday 24 June. This event is for blind and partially sighted customers and provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world presented on stage by touching parts of the set, props and costumes. Please contact our Box Office to book.
Friends receive 5% discount outside the priority period (up to 9 tickets per show).
Buy 3 or more shows and save 15% (or save 20% if you are a Marlowe member).
Discounts
Marlowe members (bands Premier-C)
Discovery Tickets (bands A-C)
Groups (Tue-Thu)
Business members (bands Premier-C)
Participants (bands (A-C)
Schools
Tickets from £14 (Tue-Thu, bands Premier-C, booking by phone or in person)
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