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Go behind the scenes at the High School Musical Press Launch as we reveal the new set design, hear from the cast and creative team, and discover what audiences can expect when the production opens at The Lowry.

The We Invented The Weekend Festival offers far more for theatre fans than many might expect. From free Lowry backstage tours and North West End Live performances to outdoor circus theatre and family storytelling events, discover why this unique Salford festival deserves a place on your calendar.

We spent the day exploring family activities at HOME Manchester, enjoying Creativity Corner, creative crafts, lunch at HOME Bar & Kitchen and learning more about Little HOME 2026.

We attended the official launch event for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at The Lowry and enjoyed an enchanting preview of this festive family production. From beautiful costumes and live music to breathtaking puppetry and a surprise appearance from Aslan, here's everything we learned about this magical Christmas show.

BANK OF DAVE A MUSICAL WITH HEART, HUMOUR, AND NORTHERN GRIT On Monday 22nd September 2025, The Lowry’s Compass Room was buzzing with excitement for the official press launch of Bank of Dave The Musical. Hosted by Michelle Eagleton, the event offered theatre fans and press a first glimpse at a brand-new British musical inspired by the extraordinary true story of Burnley businessman Dave Fishwick — the man who took on the fat cats of London’s banking world by starting his very

The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe 75th Anniversary Launch Stepping through the wardrobe into the world of Narnia has never been more magical! I had the pleasure of attending the launch event for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at Leeds Playhouse on Thursday, 26th September. This year marks the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s iconic novel, and the event celebrated not only the book but the play's return to the Playhouse since its 2017 run. With the festive season fast

If you’re a fan of musical theatre, you’ve probably heard of Come From Away. After successful runs on Broadway and the West End, this heartwarming musical is now on tour across the UK and Ireland. We were fortunate enough to attend a special showcase event at The Lowry, offering us a sneak peek into this remarkable production before it officially opens for its holiday run in Manchester. Let me tell you—it was an experience we won’t soon forget! A Showcase to Remember The even

42 Balloons is a new musical written by Jack Godfrey that will be having its world premiere at the Lowry in Salford from 18th April - 19th May 2024. The show has a fantastic 80's inspired pop score and is based on the true story of Larry Walters a truck driver from California who on the 2nd of July 1982 made a 45-minute flight in a homemade aerostat. Larry actually managed to fulfil his lifelong dream to fly and flew 16 thousand feet above Los Angeles in his homemade aerost

I was invited to the Life of PI Showcase at the lowry this week, the show will be playing at the Lowry over the holiday season. The Play is based on the best selling novel by Yann Martel and was adapted for stage by Lolita Chakrabarti. The play tells the story of a sixteen year old boy named Pi who after a mighty storm becomes stranded on a lifeboat as the cargo ship he was travelling on sinks. Pi was one of 5 survivors and he shares the lifeboat with a hyena, a Zebra, an