9 photos from the opening of Hamilton at Manchester's Palace Theatre as it starts three month run

The opening night of 'Hamilton' at Manchester's Palace Theatre kicked off a long run of the hit show. A packed audience including many famous faces were in attendance.

'Hamilton' is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway - the story of America then, as told by America now.

Actors Angela Griffin and TV star Les Dennis were amongst the famous faces in the audience.

We've got together some of the best photos from the theatre of the opening night of Hamilton. Tickets for the show, which runs until February 2024, can be purchased on the ATG website.