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.