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Victoria Square Manchester BL1 1YZ United Kingdom +44 120 433 4433 |
Although the current building on this property was heavily renovated in the 1980s, this location has served as a concert hall for over 100 years. Albert Halls feature some of the most talented performers in an elegant, classic setting. Check their website for details on upcoming events and ticketing information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From pantomime to Shakespeare |
Barrington Road Altrincham Manchester WA14 1HZ United Kingdom +44 161 928 1677 |
The Altrincham Garrick Society was formed in 1913 with encouragement from George Bernard Shaw and the company raised funds to build its own theater. It first opened its doors in 1932 and has a capacity of 484 comfortable seats. Facilities include sophisticated lighting and sound equipment, a scenery workshop, wardrobe and property department and several rehearsal rooms.Over the years the theater has put on every conceivable type of production and regularly performs Shakespeare, classical plays, pantomime and music hall, as well as popular comedies, dramas and musicals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A highly distinctive venue with a vibrant attitude |
Oxford Road Manchester M15 6JA United Kingdom +44 161 274 0600 |
No matter what you think of the unique architecture of the new look Contact Theatre, there can be no question that the theatre's organisers are putting their collective energy into raising the profile of this venue and attracting a new, specifically younger, audience.This refreshing attitude is mirrored in the stunning decor - all bold, sweeping staircases, with bold royal blues, oranges and purples on the walls, complimented by plenty of brushed metal and futuristic design values. If you fancy a drink or light snack while you are visiting you could also try the popular Deluxe Bar annexe, just past the main entrance space. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New millennium art and technology |
Various venues around the city Manchester M1 United Kingdom +44 161 950 3925 |
Digital Summer is Manchester's annual showcase marking the birthplace of the computer through a series of creative collaborations in arts, science and technology. This year the main theme is SPACE. Living space, head space, breathing space, cyberspace, outer space...From the end of September to late October there are lots of multi-media convergent activities in the city with the Green Room and Contact Theatre Foyer hosting many of the performances and works in progress. If you want to keep up with the latest information you can check the inter:face website for more details and various special online activities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Avant garde performances |
54-56 Whitworth Street West Manchester M1 5WW United Kingdom +44 161 950 5900 |
The Green Room has been through troubled times in the recent past. Following a period of closure, it has emerged with new-found creative optimism, providing a platform and space for many of Manchester's most innovative performers and artists. The venue is used in many of the city's cultural festivals (from grass roots to new technology) as well as holding its own nights of theatre, poetry and musical performance. All this plus a welcoming cafe-bar and plenty of room to display some terrific art by the latest practitioners. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top contemporary productions |
Central Library St Peter's Square Manchester M2 5PD United Kingdom +44 161 236 7110 |
Established in November 1952, the ethos of this award winning theatre within Manchester's Central Library is to provide the public with access to modern plays at reasonable prices to the highest possible standard. Along with the plays themselves, you can enjoy free guided tours and they even have exclusive deals with local restaurants and bars (including Citrus and Nico Central) to provide special, discounted pre-show dinners. There are also excellent disabled facilities for both the hearing and visually impaired. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 State-of-the-art architectural tribute |
Pier 8 Salford Quays Manchester M5 2AZ United Kingdom +44 161 876 2000 |
The Lowry Project includes the Lowry, the Plaza, the Digital World Centre, access routes and transport infrastructure and is a tribute to Manchester's most famous artist - Lawrence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976). There is an art gallery containing over 300 of Lowry's paintings. The 1730-seater Lyric auditorium is the region's leading venue for international drama, opera, music and dance while the Quays - seating 466 - lends itself to comedy and drama performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of traditional opera and drama |
Quay Street Manchester M3 3HP United Kingdom +44 870 401 9000 |
This grand old 2000-capacity theatre was first opened on Boxing Day 1912 and through the intervening decades has played host to many of the biggest stars of British theatre including Noel Coward, Ivor Novello and Ralph Richardson. The lavish, opulent decor in rich reds and golds still evokes the atmosphere of that classic, bygone age. Although the Opera House was closed due to financial constraints in 1979, it was resurrected and re-opened in 1986, and has become the successful home of modern West End musicals, operas, plays and other large-scale shows. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent theatrical landmark |
Oxford Street Manchester M1 6FT United Kingdom +44 870 401 3000 |
Affectionately known as the Grand Old Lady of Oxford Street, the Palace Theatre is an imposing 1,998 capacity Victorian theatre that originally opened its doors to the public in July 1891. It lends itself to larger productions of touring plays, opera, ballet and popular musicals such as Phantom of the Operaand Les Miserables. Inside, the auditorium is decorated in the classical style, with lots of gilded features and plush deep red velvet upholstery. There are 2 steep-sided upper tiers, stalls and several ornate boxes, giving the whole place a feeling of good old-fashioned grand opulence. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Great for modern plays |
St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7DH United Kingdom +44 161 833 9833 |
This landmark theatre was severely damaged after the IRA bombing in 1996 and was initially relocated in Upper Campfield Market and Exhibition Centre. Fortunately it has now returned with its original, unique octagonal structure intact, within a spacious and elegant late-Georgian building (dating back to 1809) on St Ann's Square. As part of the redevelopment, there is now also a studio theatre that holds workshops and features works by new playwrights, while the main theatre continues to show thought-provoking modern and classic plays. There is also a bar, craft shop and a great café , a popular breakfast and lunch stop for shoppers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional and ornate |
40 Oldham Rd Ashton-Under-Lyne Manchester OL6 7SE United Kingdom +44 161 308 3223 |
The Hippodrome is a traditional and ornate theatre built in 1904 with a seating capacity of 1262 - making it one of the largest outside the city centre. In the past it has served the community as both a cinema and a theatre, but today is used as a theatre only. It is used by both local amateur and professional companies and runs a highly successful annual Christmas pantomime, there are also regular touring performances from popular middle-of-the-road and cabaret artists. The theatre has a small foyer shop and a licensed bar serving alcohol and soft drinks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Everything under one roof |
Civic Centre Poundswick Lane, Wythenshawe Manchester M22 5RX United Kingdom +44 161 935 4020 |
This complex has it all: two swimming pools, a sports hall, activity halls and Motiv8 (a health and fitness suite) as well as sauna and sunbed facilities. It's even one of the venues for the Commonwealth Games. Sports available include badminton, bowls, martial arts, tennis and volleyball.For a less strenuous time, the centre contains several bars, cafes and a function suite with conference and syndicate rooms. A 488-seat auditorium stages many repertory and youth theatre productions, generally from September to June. Finally, the centre's library contains a good stock of fiction and non-fiction, children's and reference books. Tickets can be bought only by cash but the merchandise outlet accepts cards. Review © 2007, Wcities |