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Something Rotten at Manchester's Opera House
Episode 323
Sunday, 21 June, 2026

Tim Jackson is a British director, choreographer, musical director, music arranger and performer who recently received his first Tony nomination for directing the musical Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York). Tim has directed and choreographed a revival of the musical Something Rotten, with music and lyrics by Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by John O'Farrell, which has just opened for previews at the Opera House in Manchester starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman and Marisha Wallace. Tim spoke to BTG Editor David Chadderton about his current show, as well as about his experience at the Tonys in New York and the development of both shows. Something Rotten opened at the Opera House in Manchester on 16 June and runs until 19 July 2026. For more information and tickets, see somethingrottenthemusical.com.