Free Palace Theatre Manchester Tour: Behind the Scenes

Apply before Wed 15 Jul

This offer is exclusive to Our Pass members

Want to find out more about careers in theatre?

Our Pass and ATG Palace and Opera House Manchester have got the perfect plan for you. 

Starting with an exclusive tour of the Palace Theatre, Manchester’s oldest and most beautiful theatre.

Home to some of the biggest names in theatre and entertainment over the last 130 years. From Hamilton to Houdini, Manchester’s Palace Theatre has played host to the likes of Judy Garland, Charlie Chaplin, Luciano Pavarotti, Noel Coward and Laurel and Hardy gracing the stage. Even Rochdale’s own Gracie Fields has taken to the Palace Theatre’s stage and if you aren’t sure exactly how impressive that cast list is you might have to ask your Parents / Grandparents.

The tour will be led by one of the expert ATG INSPIRE team members from ATG Entertainment, which owns and operate the Palace and Opera House. You’ll explore the rich history of the building (including its fabled ghosts) as well as take a look at the different types of theatre careers that the building houses.  The tour will include access to the spectacular auditorium and other areas of the building not usually open to the public.

You will then get the chance to learn about all of the exciting jobs and opportunities that you can find behind the doors of a busy theatre.

These exclusive tours / careers sessions are completely free to attend but places are limited so apply now!

Lights, Sound, Scenary, Props.

Just a few of the things that help the amazing stage actors put on such great performances when big shows such as Hamilton or Disney’s The Lion King roll into Greater Manchester.

But how do they all fit backstage?

And why must you NEVER whistle in a theatre?

Our fabulous friends at the Ambassador Theatre Group are giving you the chance to check out what goes on behind the scenes at one of Manchester’s top theatres and meet the team who makes sure that the show does go on.

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I want to go - how do I get a place on this tour?

When is it? Tuesday, 28th July 2026 at 11:00am.

Where is it? Stage Door, Palace Theatre Manchester, 97 Oxford St, Manchester, M1 6FT, UK

How do I apply? Make sure you’re signed in to your Exclusives account.  Click the ‘Apply now‘ button above to complete your info.

Can’t see the ‘Apply now’ button? That’s because you aren’t signed in to your Exclusives account. You need to tap ‘Sign in to Exclusives’ to access this offer.

What next? We will draw the lucky winners at 2pm on Wednesday 15th July 2026. We will announce it on our Instagram page so make sure you are following us Our Pass (@ourpass_gm). Please keep an eye on your emails / texts too.

Please Note:  Our Pass and the Palace Theatre welcome applications from everyone, including those with accessibility needs. Due to the age of the building some areas are not fully accessible but we will do our best to make sure that you experience fully what life behind the scenes at a top theatre is like.

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