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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…

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 -…