Strictly Seashell 2026 – A Night at the Musicals

When: Saturday 16th May 2026 (6pm drinks reception, carriages at 1am)
Where: The Manchester Deansgate Hotel, Manchester, M3 4LQ.
Dress Code: Black Tie. So dress to impress and look FAB-U-LOUS.

We’re taking Table Bookings

We are now taking enquiries about table bookings. For more information email lorna.thompson@seashelltrust.org.uk

Become a Sponsor

Are you interested in aligning your brand or company with one of the North West’s biggest charity events? Strictly Seashell offers a range of sponsorship packages designed to suit your goals. As a sponsor, your name will be proudly associated with Seashell’s biggest event of the year. Not only is this a fantastic branding opportunity, but it also demonstrates your commitment to Seashell’s mission: transforming the lives of young people with the most complex disabilities.

Open our Sponsorship Pack here.

What’s it all about?

Our Strictly Seashell: A Night at the Musicals will see dancers battle it out with their professional partners in the hopes of scoring a perfect 10 from our celebrity judging panel. We also have a drinks reception, dinner and auction. Take a look at last year’s video to see what it’s all about….

Support Young People with Complex Disabilities

Seashell is a national provider of highly specialised education and residential care for some of the country’s most disabled children and young adults. We operate a special school (Royal School Manchester), a specialist college (Royal College Manchester), 17 residential homes, and a host of sport and activity camps as well as support programmes for families and the wider community.

The needs of our students are so complex, their local schools and colleges simply do not have the expertise to support them. Seashell is a beacon of hope and a lifeline to many families who struggle to access the adequate care and education their child deserves. Seashell is a place where, after many years of struggling to cope, families can finally see a brighter future.

By taking part in Strictly Seashell: A Night at the Musicals you’ll be helping us in our mission to transform the young lives of children and young adults with the most complex disabilities. Thank you.