
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Sun 23 August · Manchester
Sunday, 23 August 2026 · 2:30 pm – 4:22 pm
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The Wildcats take their final bow on SCENE’s outdoor screen with High School Musical 3: Senior Year. As graduation approaches, Troy, Gabriella, Chad and the East High gang face new challenges, college decisions, prom plans and the fear of heading in different directions. With Troy and Chad offered basketball scholarships and Gabriella invited to Stanford, the students come together to stage one spectacular end-of-year musical. A full-blown big-screen finale packed with songs, choreography, iconic high school comedy and drama, it’s an emotional farewell to East High.
about SCHOOL’S OUT This event is part of our School's Out strand exploring the queer high school experience from Section 28 to Heartstopper and beyond. On the First Street Outdoor Screen you can watch a week of free iconic camp and queer, American and British high school movies including Clueless and Hairspray. Don't miss Banksie 's St Trinian's (2007) Party Screening at CULTPLEX on Thursday 27th August. closing out the season.
timings Starts 2.30pm
TICKETS This event is free to attend and no ticket is required. As capacity is limited, entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
MORE information Director: Kenny Ortega Producers: Bill Borden , Barry Rosenbush Screenwriter: Peter Barsocchini Talent: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley French Country of Origin: USA Language: English Release Year: 2008 Content Guidance: Age Rating: U Runtime: 112 minutes
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