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🐾 WIN Tickets to PAW Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure! ⚓
All Paws on Deck – PAW Patrol Live is Back! Ahoy there, PAW Patrol fans! We’ve got an exciting opportunity that will have your little...


NEWS - OPERATION MINCEMEAT: THE SMASH-HIT MUSICAL SETS OFF ON GLOBAL TOUR – STARTING AT THE LOWRY IN 2026!
The Origins of Operation Mincemeat From humble beginnings at a scratch night in Manchester back in 2017 to taking Broadway by storm and...


NEWS - LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL TO TOUR THE UK IN 2026!
OMG you guys! Get ready to bend and snap your way into the fabulous world of Elle Woods because Legally Blonde The Musical is back –...


NEWS - SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN – A CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR MANCHESTER AUDIENCES
What better way to celebrate the festive season than with a classic musical? The Royal Exchange is bringing Singin’ in the Rain to...


NEWS - THE BADDIES BRING THEIR WICKED FUN TO THE LOWRY THIS MAY!
If you’re a fan of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved books, then get ready for a devilishly delightful treat! The brand-new...


NEWS - LAUGH FOR LESS: 500 FREE TICKETS FOR SALFORD RESIDENTS AT LIVE AT LOWRY!
Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter as The Lowry marks its 25th anniversary with Live at Lowry—a sensational comedy showcase...


NEWS - INSIDE No. 9: STAGE / FRIGHT ANNOUNCES UK TOUR FOR AUTUMN 2025
Fans of the darkly comic and ingeniously twisted world of Inside No. 9 are in for a treat! Following a sold-out West End season, Steve...


NEWS - SUNNY AFTERNOON RETURNS FOR A 2025/2026 UK TOUR!
Fans of The Kinks, get ready to rock once again! The multi-Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon is set to return for a highly...


NEWS - GODS OF SALFORD: A MYTHIC CELEBRATION OF SALFORD’S YOUNG TALENT
This April, The Lowry and award-winning theatre company Not Too Tame are set to bring an electrifying new production to the stage: Gods...


NEWS - DAVID HAYMAN STARS IN DEATH OF A SALESMAN AT THE LOWRY THIS SPRING
This spring, Death of a Salesman – one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century – arrives at the Lowry, Salford, starring Scottish...


NEWS - CASTING UPDATE: CHICAGO UK & IRELAND TOUR WELCOMES NEW STARS
The multi-award-winning musical CHICAGO is set to dazzle audiences across the UK and Ireland with an exciting new cast announcement. The...


NEWS - THE DIANNA MIXTAPE BRINGS DRAG ROYALTY TO THE LOWRY FOR A STRICTLY LLIMITED RUN
Get ready for a spectacular royal affair like no other! The Diana Mixtape , a brand-new, genre-defying production, is heading to The...


NEWS - ALEXANDRA BURKE TO STAR AS MORTICIA ADDAMS IN THE ADDAMS FAMILY UK TOUR AT THE LOWRY
The creepy, kooky, and altogether ooky Addams Family is set to return to the UK stage, and fans of musical theatre are in for a treat!...


NEWS - MAGICAL FAMILY FUN THIS EASTER: 'ROOM ON THE BROOM' FLIES TO THE LOWRY, SALFORD!
Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Get ready for a spellbinding adventure as the Olivier Award-nominated production of Room on the Broom soars...


NEWS - AAKASH ODEDRA’S SONGS OF THE BULBUL COMES TO THE LOWRY FOR ITS ENGLISH PREMIERE
As part of The Lowry’s 25th Anniversary celebrations, the internationally acclaimed Aakash Odedra Company, in association with Manchester...


NEWS - LITTLE WOMEN BRINGS SISTERHOOD AND STRENGTH TO THE LOWRY STAGE THIS APRIL
Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic Little Women is coming to The Lowry, Salford, from Tuesday 8th to Saturday 12th April, bringing the...


NEWS - PETER ASH TO STAR IN WORLD PREMIERE OF PICTURE YOU DEAD AT THE LOWRY
Award-winning actor Peter Ash is set to return to the stage next month in the world premiere of Picture You Dead, the latest gripping...


NEWS - CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THE SPECTACULAR, SPECTACULAR! WORLD TOUR OF MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
The wait is over! As rehearsals are in full swing, the highly anticipated Moulin Rouge! The Musical World Tour has officially announced...


NEWS - LOWRY TURNS 25: A YEAR OF CELEBRATION, CREATIVITY, AND COMMUNITY
As The Lowry marks its 25th anniversary, an exciting new initiative is set to capture and celebrate the rich stories and heritage of this...


NEWS - QUENTIN BLAKE TO BE CELEBRATED IN MAJOR FREE FAMILY EXHIBITION AT LOWRY THIS SUMMER
This summer, one of Britain’s most beloved writers and illustrators, Quentin Blake, will be celebrated in a major new exhibition at...


NEWS - THE LOWRY CELEBRATES 25th ANNIVERSARY WITH FREE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE OF L.S. LOWRY’S ICONIC “GOING TO THE MATCH”
To mark a significant milestone in its history, The Lowry is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an exciting and bold programme that...


NEWS - THICKSKIN AND PENTABUS JOIN FORCES FOR MAJOR UK TOUR OF DRIFTWOOD – A MOVING STORY OF FAMILY, HOPE, LOVE, AND BELONGING
Two of the UK’s most acclaimed theatre companies, ThickSkin and Pentabus, are collaborating to bring their 2023 co-production of...


NEWS - A ROARSOME CHRISTMAS TREAT! THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL SNAPS ITS WAY TO THE LOWRY
Get ready for a wildly fun festive season, because The Lowry has announced its Christmas family show, and it’s going to be snaptastic !...


NEWS - THE BODYGUARD MUSICAL RETURNS TO MANCHESTER ON UK & EUROPE TOUR
Get ready, Manchester! The smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is heading back to the city as part of its highly anticipated 2025/2026 UK and...


NEWS - THE KOALA WHO COULD – A BRAND-NEW FAMILY MUSICAL COMES TO THE LOWRY THIS EASTER
This Easter, families in Salford are in for a treat as The Koala Who Could, a brand-new musical adaptation, makes its way to The Lowry as...


NEWS - PRIDE & PREJUDICE (sort of) RETURNS TO THE LOWRY
Fresh from its smash-hit run in the West End, where it scooped the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and an Evening...


NEWS - NEW ADVENTURES ANNOUNCES FULL CASTING FOR 2025 NATIONAL TOUR OF MATTHEW BOURNE’S THE MIDNIGHT BELL
New Adventures is excited to reveal the full cast for the 2025 national tour of Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Midnight Bell. The...


NEWS - JAMES GRAHAM’S BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF COMES TO THE LOWRY: A POWEFUL ADAPTATION OF ALAN BLEASDALE’S CLASSIC
Get ready for a gripping and emotional journey as James Graham’s acclaimed adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff comes...


NEWS - FIRST LOOK: REHEARSAL IMAGES RELEASED FOR DEAR ENGLAND AT THE LOWRY
Exciting news for theatre fans in Salford! The National Theatre’s smash-hit production of Dear England is heading to The Lowry, with a...


NEWS - THE LOWRY REVAMPS QUAYS THEATRE SEATING WITH BIFFA AWARD GRANT
Exciting news for theatre lovers! The Lowry’s Quays Theatre has undergone a stunning transformation, with all 440 seats refurbished,...


NEWS - MALORIE BLACKMAN’S PIG HEART BOY COMES TO LIFE AT THE LOWRY THIS MARCH
Fans of Malorie Blackman’s powerful storytelling are in for a treat as Pig Heart Boy takes to the stage at The Lowry, Salford, from...


NEWS - MYTH, MAGIC, AND A SHORTER OPERA: OPERA NORTH BRINGS ITS LATEST PRODUCTIONS TO THE LOWRY
Opera North is set to transport audiences at The Lowry this March with a thrilling mix of myth, magic, and breathtaking music. The...


NEWS - HERE WE GO AGAIN! MAMMA MIA! DANCES INTO MANCHESTER ON ITS BRAND-NEW UK TOUR
Manchester, get ready to say “Thank You for the Music” as the global sensation MAMMA MIA! makes a triumphant return to the Palace Theatre...


NEWS - INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS - A THRILLING NEW STAGE MYSTERY COMING TO THE LOWRY IN 2026
Fans of classic British crime drama are in for a treat as the nation’s favourite detective, Inspector Morse, is set to take the stage in...


NEWS - JASON MANFORD AND BEN NICKLESS RETURN TO MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE FOR ROBIN HOOD PANTOMIME IN 2025!
Manchester’s festive season just got even more exciting! Comedy superstar Jason Manford and panto favourite Ben Nickless are set to...


NEWS - AGATHA CHRISTIE'S DEATH ON THE NILE EMBARKS ON A THRILLING UK & IRELAND TOUR
Following the resounding success of Murder on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None, another Agatha Christie classic is about...


NEWS - FRANTIC ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCES FULL TOUR DATES FOR NEW PRODUCTION LOST ATOMS
Frantic Assembly is set to mark its 30th anniversary with an exciting new production, Lost Atoms, written by acclaimed playwright Anna...


NEWS - PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT IS BACK – AND IT’S HITTING THE ROAD IN 2026! 🌈🎤
Get ready for a glittering, high-energy musical spectacular as Priscilla Queen of the Desert embarks on a major UK, Ireland, and...


NEWS - FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR ABIGAIL’S PARTY AT THE ROYAL EXCHANGE
The Royal Exchange Theatre has revealed the full cast for its highly anticipated production of Abigail’s Party, with Kym Marsh set to...


NEWS - CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE NEW MUSICAL COMEDY COME FALL IN LOVE THE DDLJ MUSICAL
Get ready, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge fans—one of the most iconic romantic comedies in Indian cinema is coming to the stage in the form...


THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL COMES TO SALFORD IN SUMMER 2025!
Get ready to snap your fingers because The Addams Family, The Musical Comedy is creeping its way back to UK stages in 2025 – and it’s...


NEWS -TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD COMES TO SALFORD IN 2026
Get ready, theatre lovers! The critically acclaimed stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird is heading to Salford as part of its...


NEWS -DEAR ENGLAND COMES TO THE LOWRY WITH NEW CAST ANNOUNCEMENTS
The National Theatre’s critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-winning play Dear England is set to take the stage at The Lowry for a...


NEWS -JANETTE MANRARA BRINGS THE RAZZLE DAZZLE TO CHICAGO AT THE LOWRY!
Get ready to paint the town—and all that jazz! The sizzling, show-stopping musical Chicago is heading to The Lowry in Salford from Monday...


NEWS - CAST ANNOUNCED FOR NATIONAL TOUR OF HANDBAGGED
A newly reimagined revival of Moira Buffini’s Handbagged , a sharp and satirical take on Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher’s...


NEWS - FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE FIRST EVER UK AND IRELAND TOUR OF TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
The producers of the hit production, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL are delighted to announce the full cast for the first ever UK and...


NEWS - FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE 90's MUSICAL UK & IRELAND TOUR
Bill Kenwright Ltd are delighted to announce the full cast for the UK & Ireland tour of Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical, created by...


NEWS - ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S NEW TOUR OF MATILDA THE MUSICAL TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR MATILDA AND HER CLASS MATES IN MANCHESTER
It was announced today (6 January 2025) that the Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash hit production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald...


NEWS - NEW MUSICAL HERE & NOW PRESENTED BY UK POP SENSATION STEPS TO TOUR THE UK & IRELAND IN 2025
UK pop band Steps are delighted to announce that their official musical HERE & NOW, which has been wowing audiences in Birmingham for the...


NEWS - MISS SAIGON TO TOUR THE UK IN 2025
Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to present a new touring production of the global stage sensation,...
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