Lowry Favourites
Thu 1 Jan 2009 - Thu 31 Dec 2009

The Lowry Galleries show LS Lowry’s work in changing exhibitions. This season there is a new selection of his work from our collection, together with little-known pictures loaned specially to us.

Express Yourself – A Family Dance Exhibition
Fri 10 Apr 2009 - Sun 27 Sep 2009

Join your family and friends on the dance floor and launch yourself feet first into The Lowry’s first family dance exhibition. See a Lowry painting come to life as featured on the BBC's Northwest Tonight programme.

On the Island of Utopia
Sat 2 May 2009 - Sun 6 Sep 2009

First and Second Year Fine Art students from Salford College have explored themes of a utopian future by looking at ideas ranging from the original thoughts of Sir Thomas More in 1516 to those of contemporary Dutch architects OMA.

Transformations 2: ‘A Clump of Plinths’ by Sarah Staton
Sat 2 May 2009 - Sun 6 Sep 2009

Sarah Staton has won the second Transformations commission. Her work is inspired by some of the towering architecture in Salford and other cities around the world.

‘Doing it ......our way’ – a celebration of DIY’s Theatre
Tue 9 Jun 2009 - Mon 31 Aug 2009

This exhibition is a snapshot of DIY Theatre Company’s innovative ways of making theatre as documented by professional photographer Nigel Hillier.

Under 5s – First Steps
Fri 12 Jun 2009 - Fri 17 Jul 2009

A fun introduction to dance with games and exercises designed to educate, stimulate and allow toddlers to explore their creativity through movement. Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½

Love and Loss / Sir Fred and Mr. B
Thu 2 Jul 2009 - Sat 4 Jul 2009

BRB return with Love and Loss featuring three contrasting one-act ballets and Sir Fred and Mr B. consisting of classical masterpieces from two of the most celebrated choreographers of the 20th century, Ashton and Balanchine.

Jan Ravens – A Funny Look at Impressions
Fri 3 Jul 2009

Best known for impersonating public figures on the BBC’s Dead Ringers, Jan Ravens makes her solo stage debut in this delightfully revelatory show. No celebrity is safe!

Les Hommes dans Robes de Chambre (The men in dressing gowns)
Fri 3 Jul 2009 - Sat 4 Jul 2009

In 1940s Britain, two Music Hall comedians in a theatre during the Manchester Blitz grow increasingly bored in their dressing room – with explosive results.