If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Manchester Opera House in Manchester City Centre. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Albert Hall, Bridgewater Hall, and Royal Exchange Theatre are all a short walk away.
John Rylands Research Institute and Library is just one of the places to see in Manchester, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.