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The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals will once again illuminate Manchester’s AO Arena on 26 January 2026, delivering its most ambitious celebration of British theatre to date.
Now in its fifth year, this unmissable event, once again hosted by Jason Manford, brings together 11 of the UK’s biggest and most beloved musicals for one extraordinary night. This year there will be incredible performances from the likes of Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Producers, Wicked and I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical, with many more to be announced.
This annual celebration shines a spotlight on the incredible impact National Lottery players have on the performing arts. Over the last 31 years, National Lottery funding has supported more than 29,000 theatre-related projects nationwide, contributing over £1.4 billion towards restoring treasured venues, backing creative initiatives, and ensuring theatre remains accessible to audiences across the UK.
Jason Manford
Renowned for his hilarious observations and loveable, friendly delivery, Jason has been a firm favourite with comedy fans of all ages since his first solo stand-up show earned him huge critical acclaim and a nomination for the prestigious Perrier Newcomer Award back in 2005. ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ (Channel 4), ‘The Nightly Show’ (ITV1), ‘Sunday Night at the Palladium’ (ITV1), ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC One), ‘Have I Got News For You’, (BBC One), QI (BBC Two) and ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ (ITV1) have all helped establish Jason as a nationally known comic. Jason Manford was #1 in Ents24's Hardest Working Comedians of 2018 list.
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The AO Arena
Victoria Station
Manchester
M3 1AR
- Website:
- ao-arena.com
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- 0161 950 5229
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