Visiting Company Information
Technical Specifications for Visiting Companies
If you’re thinking of pitching something to our creative team for inclusion in our programme, you might like to take a look at the technical specifications of our three primary theatre spaces.
Accessibility
Here at The Lowry we believe that our diverse programme of performing and visual arts should be accessible to anyone, and we aim to make everyone’s visit as easy and comfortable as possible.
We are committed to offering a diverse programme of accessible performances including captioned, audio described, relaxed and BSL-interpreted performances. Find out more here
The Lowry has signed up to Attitude is Everything’s Charter of Best Practice
Attitude is Everything is a disability-led charity supporting non-profit and commercial organisations to make what they do more accessible and inclusive for Deaf and disabled people – find out more about their services here
If you’re thinking of pitching something to our creative team for inclusion in our programme, you might like to take a look at the technical specifications of our three primary theatre spaces.
Environmental Sustainability
The Theatre Industry has a substantial impact on the environment. The Lowry is committed to doing what we can to minimise this where possible – but we can’t do it by ourselves. We know that we can’t dictate the way you create and tour your production or run your performance or event, but we do have green aspirations that we would love for you to consider. To find out more, please take a look at The Lowry’s Green Rider.
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Contact the Programming Team
General Enquiries, Programming Submissions, one nighters and Contemporary Circus: “Steve Cowton” Steve.Cowton@thelowry.com
Head of Theatre Operations
General Enquiries, Outdoor, Digital and Contemporary Theatre
“Matthew Eames” Matthew.Eames@thelowry.com
Head of Theatres (Contemporary and Commissioning)
Dance Programming and Submissions
“Eckhard Thiemann” Eckhard.Thiemann@thelowry.com
Associate Dance Programmer
Artist Development
“Antonia Beck” Antonia.Beck@thelowry.com
Senior Producer – Artist Development
Lyric Theatre
Our largest theatre space. Impressive in size – with the UK’s largest stage outside of London. Contemporary in design, the space can seat audiences up to 1,730 in fixed tiered seating designed by Ferrari no less.
The space is fully air conditioned and the latest in audio-visual technology can be provided.
Still got questions? please contact a member of our technical team.
Quays Theatre
A mid-scale space, Quays Theatre is an extremely adaptable space – with seating for audiences up to 440.
Hydraulic technology allows a range of seating configurations, from traditional end-stage to theatre in the round.
Still got questions? please contact a member of our technical team.
Aldridge Studio
Aldridge Studio is a tiered auditorium for audiences of up to 150.
As well as providing a traditional blackout space, the Aldridge Studio has large floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal.
Still got questions? please contact a member of our technical team.