Producers ROYO, Future Artists Entertainment, Curve and Lowry are delighted to announce the world premiere of BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL will open in May 2026 at Lowry and Curve respectively. The musical will have a book and lyrics by Rob Madge (My Son’s […]
The full cast has been announced for the new production of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery Death on the Nile, which sets sail from Lowry, Salford later this month. Joining the previously announced Mark Hadfield (Hercule Poirot), Glynis Barber (Salome Otterbourne) and Bob Barrett (Colonel Race) […]
Lowry is thrilled to welcome renowned French artist Camille Walala to Salford where she will transform the Promenade Gallery with a bold, large-scale new commission. Part of Lowry’s 25th Anniversary programme this site-specific work marks the first in a new series of annual […]
English National Opera (ENO) will present a semi-staged production of Benjamin Britten’s comic opera Albert Herring, directed and designed by Antony McDonald for a limited run: Monday 13 and Thursday 16 October at the London Coliseum and Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 October at Lowry in […]
Mega-smash Rock & Roll musical Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story returns to the UK for 2025/26 and visits Salford’s Lowry from 22nd to 27th September. Buddy – the original ‘jukebox’ musical – has enjoyed phenomenal success, playing a record-breaking 4,900 performances over 614 […]
REWRITES – the showcase for new musicals started by Lowry, Salford is back for 2025 with an ‘invigorating’ piece of gig-theatre that reimagines the classic Greek myths of Theseus and Icarus. In HALF MAN HALF BULL, Wright&Grainger and Oliver Tilney reimagine two myths – the […]
The critically acclaimed musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch today announces casting for its forthcoming Christmas season, splashing into Lowry, Salford for five weeks from Friday 5 December until Sunday 11 January. Sam Buttery, a regular on the hit […]
“IDEAL”, the special 20th anniversary stage adaptation of the multi-award-winning BBC TV sitcom by the same name, has announced its full cast line-up ahead of its nationwide tour that starts in September 2025 at Lowry, Salford. Johnny Vegas will be […]
Rambert and (LA)HORDE unite for a groundbreaking dance experience at Lowry, Salford this September. Featuring three electrifying works, including a brand-new commission, “Bring Your Own” promises to challenge, inspire, and captivate. Opening with a new piece, Hop(e)storm, especially created for the Rambert dancers alongside two restagings of […]
“…fantastic, amazing and funny…” A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson, Lowry, Salford By Claire Walmsley Julia Donaldson has always been a firm favourite in our house. Her books are easy to read, fun and ones you can enjoy time […]
Mark Hadfield will star as Agatha Christie’s famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, in Lucy Bailey’s new production of the UK & Ireland Tour of DEATH ON THE NILE. Fiery Angel will bring Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic […]
The producers are delighted to announce that The Crown’s Ed McVey and Eastenders alum and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith will star as Ripley and Marge respectively in the first ever UK tour of THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY. Opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, on September 4th, THE TALENTED […]
INSPIRED BY THE HISTORIC MANGROVE NINE AND OTHER INFLUENTIAL BLACK BRITISH ACTIVIST The streets pulse with the rise of sound system culture and two sisters are caught between family bonds, community struggles, and the covert operations of the Black Power […]
Hope Mill Theatre and Lowry are delighted to announce that 20 years after the iconic movie, Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL will have its first UK non-replica production at Lowry, Salford, opening 21 August 2026 and running until 13 September 2026. Tickets will go on general sale from 18 July 2025. […]
“…The Lowry were keen to create something special. I really think they have achieved it…” Quentin Blake and Me, Lowry Theatre, Salford By Claire Walmsley ‘Quentin Blake and Me’ is the brand-new, family-friendly exhibition at the Lowry in Salford Quays […]
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