Theatre
in Manchester
Fans of West End productions are in for a treat at the Palace Theatre. It's the place major touring musicals stop off at when in the city. The Opera House on Quay Street is one of Manchester's biggest venues, hosting opera, ballet, comedy and other musical extravaganzas.
For cutting-edge theatre head to the Contact Theatre, a modern and unusual space presenting drama, dance, spoken word and urban art for both adults and young people. The stunning building of The Royal Exchange Theatre which was once the centre of the world's cotton trade is one of the most unusual theatre spaces and well-respected for its ambitious programmes.
If you're in Manchester for more than just one night why not go a little bit further and visit The Lowry at the Quays. The building itself is a must-see visitor attraction with its fascinating architecture rising from the regenerated docklands.
The interior is equally impressive with two theatres and studio space for performing arts presenting a full range of drama, opera, ballet, dance, musicals, children's shows, and popular music, jazz and folk.
For cutting-edge theatre head to the Contact Theatre, a modern and unusual space presenting drama, dance, spoken word and urban art for both adults and young people. The stunning building of The Royal Exchange Theatre which was once the centre of the world's cotton trade is one of the most unusual theatre spaces and well-respected for its ambitious programmes.
If you're in Manchester for more than just one night why not go a little bit further and visit The Lowry at the Quays. The building itself is a must-see visitor attraction with its fascinating architecture rising from the regenerated docklands.
The interior is equally impressive with two theatres and studio space for performing arts presenting a full range of drama, opera, ballet, dance, musicals, children's shows, and popular music, jazz and folk.