The world premiere of a new musical based on 2004 rom-com 13 Going on 30 will take place in Manchester in September 2025.

The show will open at Manchester Opera House for a limited season from 21 September 2025. Tickets go on sale on 13th November. More details are available here.

The story follows Jenna Rink, an awkward 13-year-old girl who wishes she could skip over the misery of high school. When her birthday wish comes true, Jenna wakes up as an adult to find herself “thirty, flirty and thriving” as the editor of a fashion magazine with a seemingly perfect life. But as she gradually unravels the mystery of what kind of person she has become, she goes on a journey to work out what — and who — really matters.

The 2004 film starred Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo and Andy Serkis.