2025 has seen Dr John Cooper Clarke achieve historical feats as he became the first poet to headline a UK arena – the biggest indoor arena in Europe, Manchester’s Co-op Live. The..
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2025 has seen Dr John Cooper Clarke achieve historical feats as he became the first poet to headline a UK arena – the biggest indoor arena in Europe, Manchester’s Co-op Live. The celebrated poet also received the prestigious 2025 Northern Music Award in March of this year in recognition of his phenomenal influence in the…
Find tickets for upcoming alternative events at theatres across the UK, covering performances that sit outside conventional theatrical categories - immersive theatre, experimental productions, late-night cabaret, alternative comedy formats, fringe-style work touring into mainstream venues, and one-off productions that blur the lines between disciplines. Alternative events at the network's theatres bring boundary-pushing programming to traditional venues, offering audiences something different from the standard West End touring fare. Most performances are single evening shows. Browse upcoming alternative events below for full dates, performance details and direct booking links.
