England is the home of the theater, the birthday place of the stage. Known for their great literary works often written in the formats of plays, Great Britain has produced the like William Shakespeare. Manchester, UK is no exception to the tradition of theater in the United Kingdom. A visit to Manchester is not complete without a tour of the history of theater with knowledgeable Manchester escorts for the region and maybe even catching a performance. The famous Palace Theatre on Oxford Street dating back to 1891 will be featuring the Sound of Music this September. Don’t forget to see the sister Theater, the Manchester Opera House, get a tour 1920 seat venue or catch many concerts or ballets. The Opera House is known for their Christmas Pantomime, a seasonal musical comedy. The city also boasts numerous other sites including the Lowry, Bridgewater Exchange, the Royal Exchange, King George’s Hall and the Manchester Apollo.