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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…

Wonder Boy Review

From 15-16 November we're excited to be presenting the critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production of Wonder Boy, the heart-warming and inspiring story about the power of communication. To celebra…

WhatsOnStage Nominations Open

Nominations have now opened for the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards.

Edy Hurst discusses his comedy influences, ADHD and Witchcraft

If you like your comedy with a spooky undercurrent look no further than Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself.

INTERVIEW WITH RUN, REBEL DIRECTOR TESS WALKER

Ahead of Pilot Theatre’s production of Run, Rebel arriving at Lowry we sat down with Run, Rebel Director Tess Walker.

Our top highlights of 2024

Well, what a showstopping year we have had at Lowry! From our smash-hit summer exhibition, to all the 998 performances we have hosted in our theatres to our amazing work within our local communities -…

Christmas gifting in our Lowry shop

Christmas gifts in our Lowry shop

Speak Up Ambassador Scheme Launched at Lowry

This month we held our first meeting of our new Speak Up Ambassadors, made up of 8 young people representing a range of schools. We brought the group to Lowry to take part in an event planning worksh…

Our Rebranding Journey

In the early hours of 15th October, the excitement mounted as we huddled around our laptops in the office, waiting for the redirects to go live. After many months of work, our new branding and website…

Michael Maloney and Bob Barrett in conversation | Blogs

Hercule Poirot arrives at The Lowry for the start of the UK & Ireland Tour of Lucy Bailey’s new production of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

Andy Parsons brings his brand new show, Bafflingly Optimistic to The Lowry

On Friday 4 October Andy Parsons brings his brand new show, Bafflingly Optimistic to The Lowry (Buy tickets here). Despite everything that the UK has had to face in recent years, Parsons has managed t…

Candice Brathwaite | Blogs

Critically-acclaimed Sunday Times bestselling author, advocate, journalist and TV presenter Candice Brathwaite brings her revolutionary and inclusive approach to manifesting to The Lowry.