Royal Exchange, Manchester

The Seagull

Checkhov's melodrama, translated by Michael Frayn, telling of a fading actress and her ambitious writer son.

Until May 10, 7.30pm, £7.50 to £25.

Cold Meat Party

Canadian playwright Brad Fraser's new creation about a group of old friends meeting up at a funeral.

Until May 10, various times, £7.50 to £25.

Albert Halls, Bolton

Ruddigore

Comic opera, presented by new Rosemere AOS, based on some lively goings on in a Cornish fishing village.

Until Sat, 7.30pm, £8, £7 conc

Octagon Theatre, Bolton

Private Lives

Corrie star Stephen Beckett stars in this sparkling Noel Coward comedy Until April 5, 7.30pm, £6.50 to £14.75

Library Theatre, Manchester

Putting It Together

Stephen Sondheim's musical medley featuring songs from Dick Tracy and Into The Woods.

Until April 5, 7.30pm, mats 3pm, £9 to £17.

Oldham Coliseum, Oldham

April in Paris

John Godber's comedy telling of a Yorkshire couple who win a romantic trip to gay Paris.

Until Apr 12, 7.30pm, Fri and sat times vary, £5 to £13.