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A Fresh Take on Spring: Lowry’s New Seasonal Menu

Spring has arrived, and with it, a brand-new menu at Lowry that celebrates everything this season is about—freshness, vibrancy, and the best of what’s grown close to home. At Lowry, we believe food sh…

GET YOUR SPRING OFF TO A FLYING START AT LOWRY

This March sees a thrilling reinterpretation of an age-old story at Lowry, Salford, as acclaimed creative duo, director Annabel Arden and designer Joanna Parker, transform Wagner’s opera The Flying Du…

Sir David Bintley recalls the beginnings of his celebrated production of Cinderella

Most established, large-scale ballet companies have in their repertoire certain seminal full-length works. Productions of the Tchaikovsky ballets Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker, alo…

In Conversation with Giovanna Fletcher

Giovanna Fletcher has done it all. She is an actor, writer, broadcaster, and the winner of the 2020 series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! But now, she is starring as Rachel Watson in the gripp…

Lowry granted Biffa Award to upgrade Quays theatre

Lowry granted Biffa award to upgrade Quays theatre By Emma Smallwood I'm the Development Manager for Philanthropy and have been at Lowry for almost 13 years. I began as the Development Team admin as…

Venice Biennale Fellow Amy Townsend-Lowcock reflects on John Akomfrah’s British Council Commission 'Listening All Night To The Rain'

We were delighted to be part of the British Council’s 2024 Venice Biennale Fellowship programme, and to offer an opportunity for two artists from the North West to each spend a month in Venice during …

Interview: Baroness Floella Benjamin on the UK tour of Coming to England

The UK tour of Coming to England, a brand new stage adaptation based on Floella Benjamin’s award-winning book, comes to Lowry from Wednesday 05 to Sunday 09 February 2025. We spoke with Floella ahead …

An interview with artist and designer of BRB’s Cinderella, John Macfarlane

By Diane Parkes Artist and stage designer John Macfarlane has created stunning sets for shows across the globe but there was one story he really wanted to work on – Prokofiev’s ballet Cinderella. So …

Three men in a boat - plus a malfunctioning shark and a load of laughs

Playing my dad on stage is unlike anything I’ve done before As smash hit comedy The Shark is Broken sets out on a UK tour, co-writer Ian Shaw reveals why he wanted to write a play about the troubled m…

New year, new blog

New Year new me, as the old saying goes. A time to try something new, discover a new version of yourself, set some intentions and broaden some horizons. The lethargy of the same old same old is blown …

INTERVIEW: With Theatre Director Stephen Daldry

Following a sell-out tour in 2022, Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s AN INSPECTOR CALLS is back touring the UK for 2024-25. We spoke to acclaimed dire…

Best dance of 2024

In the last couple of days The Guardian published its critic’s list of the 10 best dance shows of 2024. The Stage’s critic also gave their verdict on its 5 best shows. It felt a little like a roll-cal…

Seeing off 2024 from our Lowry Access Ambassador

Michael Allen became Lowry’s first Access Ambassador in February 2024. Michael is visually impaired and has a guide dog named Olga. His passion for visiting the theatre, especially to enjoy audio-desc…

Jack the dog

Oh hi everyone - I'm Jack the Dog and Christmas is my favourite time of year! There's so many great smells coming from Lowry Bar and Kitchen, that steak pie is calling my name! One day I'm sure one wi…

Lowry gets ready to put the ‘Live’ in Live Action in 2025

There’s a bit of a movie theme running through our shows at Lowry. We’re starting 2025 with a whole host of shows based on cinematic theatrics. So, if you’ve ever wished that your movies were just tha…

Give the Gift of Theatre This Christmas: An Experience to Remember at Lowry

The festive season is a time for giving, and what could be more special than giving the gift of live theatre? There's something truly magical about experiencing a performance together—whether it’s a h…

Lowry marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities

To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities Lowry was pleased to host an event for staff and volunteers. It included talks from Michael Allen, Lowry's Access Ambassador; Ash Cox, Previous …

Venice Unveiled: Top 10 Exhibitions Through the Eyes of a British Pavilion Fellow

We were delighted to be part of the British Council’s 2024 Venice Fellowship programme, and to offer an opportunity for two artists from the North West to spend a month in Venice during the world’s mo…

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