Manchester Jewish Museum

Beverley-Jane Stewart: Adapting to Change

Three series of paintings by Beverley-Jane Stewart explore the evolution of Jewish communities. The first, Synagogue Series, focuses on some of the UK’s most intricately designed synagogues; Jewish Visual Stories provides a chronicle of development within British Judaism; and Beyond the Ashes is a moving take on destroyed Jewish places of worship across the Middle East.

Until 31 December

M8 8LW. 08432 080 500. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Manchester

A Taste of Arcadia: Michelle Leigh

Jewish visual artist Michelle Leigh, who grew up in a strict Orthodox household, often references her religion in her work. In this exhibition, she presents two new projects, which reflect her childhood. The first features female figures who shaped her perspective on humanity and cultural diversity and the second, created during Covid lockdown, explores the theme of landscape as a form of escape and sanctuary.

Until 8 February

M5 4WU. 0161 778 0800. www.salfordmusem.com

Thursday 18 September

Opera Appreciation with Diane Rosenthal: La Sonnambula

Vincenzo Bellini’s La Sonnambula (The Sleepwalker), set in a Swiss village, focuses on Amina, who is due to marry Elvino. When the former is discovered asleep in a stranger’s home, suspicion is raised, causing a jealous Elvino to call off their engagement. But is infidelity the culprit here? Join the couple on a journey of discovery to find out.

1.30pm. £10. Menorah Synagogue, Manchester, M22 4RZ. www.menorah.org.uk

Friday 10 October – Sunday 30 November

Young Frankenstein

Television personality Ore Oduba stars in a new adaptation of Mel Brooks’s 1974 film. Victor Frankenstein’s grandson Frederick inherits his family estate in Transylvania and finds himself bringing a corpse to life. Hilarity ensues when the revived being escapes. The antics are complimented with a side of songs including ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ and ‘He Vas My Boyfriend’.

Times vary. From £27. Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester, M4 7JA. www.hopemilltheatre.co.uk/event/young-frankenstein

Monday 20 October – Saturday 1 November

Fiddler on the Roof

Following its sold-out run at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in the summer, Jordan Fein’s production of Fiddler on the Roof embarks on a UK tour. Travel back to the small village of Anatevka and watch as Jewish milkman Tevye navigates life with his wife Golde and five daughters. With each daughter rebelling against his strong Jewish beliefs, can Tevye embrace the unfamiliar in a changing world or will he stick to his roots? Featuring classics such as ‘If I Were a Rich Man’, ‘Matchmaker’ and ‘Sunrise, Sunset’.

7.30pm (Mon-Sat), 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat only). From £29. Manchester Palace Theatre, M1 6FT. www.fiddlerontheroofuk.com