What’s going on this week in Manchester?

Here are some of the most exciting events going on this week in Manchester.

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00:00Here's everything that's going on this week in Manchester.

00:03Now we've got to start with the legend that is Paul McCartney.

00:05The former Beatle will be playing two gigs at the Co-op Live Arena this weekend to a combined 46,000 people.

00:11It's his first concert in the city since 2011 and it promises to be quite the show.

00:15The festive season is pantomime season and there are a good few shows opening up across the city,

00:19the headline one being Cinderella with Jason Manford starting on Saturday.

00:22And speaking of shows, Wicked the Films had a lot of talk recently,

00:25but for that show that truly is no place like home.

00:28And that home is the theatre. It's on at the Palace Theatre for the winter

00:31and real fans have the opportunity to watch both versions in a day.

00:34For those wanting a little break from the Christmas theme, Aviva Studios have just opened a new David Hockney exhibit.

00:38Projections will be lighting up the walls of the studios, there'll be sound and images

00:42allowing you to journey through all 60 years of art from one of Britain's most important creative minds.

00:47At home theatres, tickets are available for their musical, Miracle on 34th Street,

00:51a delightful retelling of the classic Christmas film.

00:54And finally at Cheshire Oaks, you've got the opportunity to share a ride on the big wheel

00:57with the big man himself at their Santa in the Sky event.