2026 - St Ann's Square Manchester Summer Performance (On-Book)

ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE:

Get ready to spread some musical theatre magic in the heart of the city! Our choir will be bringing show-stopping harmonies and feel-good favourites to St Ann's Square — one of Manchester’s most beautiful and lively public spaces. Surrounded by historic architecture and bustling with visitors, it’s the perfect setting to share the joy, energy, and drama of musical theatre.

From uplifting choruses to crowd-pleasing classics, we’ll be filling the square with music guaranteed to make passers-by smile, stop, and soak up the atmosphere. It’s a wonderful chance to perform in a vibrant outdoor setting and bring a little theatrical sparkle to the city streets. 🎭🎶

Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026

Venue: St Ann's Square, Manchester

Exact location: 3 words ///status.spirit.actual • Post code: M2 7JB

Time: Arrive for 5:40pm sharp to settle in, warm up & sound check

Performance Set 1:  6pm

Performance Set 2:  7pm

*You must take part in both performances

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NOWHERE TO HOLD YOUR BELONGINGS:

There is no where to hold your belongings lovelies! Therefore please do not bring any bags or extra 'non-performance' attire. As we are performing on the steps, there is no place for you to put your belongings close to you either.

OFFICIAL RUNNING ORDER

TRACK: Official Soundcheck announcement for audience 

Sound check

TRACK: Official start of set announcement for audience

You're the Voice

The Music of the Night

High School Musical Medley

Still Holding My Hand

The Greatest Show

Once Upon a December

ENCORE: You're the Voice

TRACK: Official end of set announcement for audience

SUMMER PERFORMANCE ATTIRE:

As we perform to a professional level, we are extremely strict about our performance attire... we need to look as good as we sound lovelies! If you turn up to a Dress Rehearsal or Performance not in your full performance attire, you cannot perform.

No exceptions lovelies!

EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE ALL BLACK!

WE NEED TO MATCH OUR LOOK TO OUR PROFESSIONAL SOUND!

- TOP = Choir t-shirt

Here's a reminder of how to buy a Choir t-shirt: https://www.westendmusicalchoir.com/store

- BOTTOMS = Black trousers, skirts or shorts. No need to wear tights if you don't want to.

- SOCKS & SHOES = Must be all black. Please note that any colour on shoes is not allowed eg different coloured laces, patterns, base etc. Everything must be black.

- HATS = you can wear caps / hats but it they must be 'true' black therefore no faded black or items that have coloured stitching. Feel free to check out our WEMC Sun cap here: westendmusicalchoir.com/store?scrollToProduct=wemc-sun-cap

Please note, as usual if you don't attend in the required performance attire, you won't be allowed to take part in a Dress Rehearsal or performance. Absolutely no exceptions lovelies!

Everything worn must be a 'true' black colour therefore no faded black or items that have coloured stitching). No part of your Choir uniform can have colour, other than the logo on your Choir t-shirt or hoodie : ) The old logo is allowed.