What’s on in Salford Quays
Roy Williams’ play, Sucker Punch tells the story of two young black teenagers against a backdrop of Thatcherite politics and the simmering racial tensions in the 1980s. Director, Nathan Powell tells Claire Lishman how the tale struck a chord with...
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World-class, specialist dance school the Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) at The Lowry, is recruiting young dancers for its Autumn intake. Carmel Thomason talked to CAT Manager, Sally Wyatt to find out more: Sally Wyatt Centre for Advanced...
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When writer and director Isobel McArthur was commissioned to produce an adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, it came with a word of warning: make sure it connects with a Glasgow audience. The advice must have worked not only for a...
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The National Theatre’s fantasy adventure, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, arrives at The Lowry promising a magical Christmas. The stage adaptation brings to life the novel by author, Neil Gaiman whose childhood inspired the story. He tells...
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Free family festival, Lightwaves, from Quays Culture returns to Salford Quays for a 9th year with another spectacular line-up of immersive installations. Trailer Last year’s festival brought a huge floating earth to Media City. This...
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The stage version of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel comes to The Lowry as part of a UK tour ahead of its West End debut. We talk to stars Hayley Mills, who takes on the role of Evelyn, and Rula Lenska, who plays Madge, to find out more. What...
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Students are bringing the 70s number 1 hit, ‘Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs’ to a new audience with a cover of Brian and Michael‘s award-winning track. The University of Salford’s brass band has collaborated with...
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Lyn Gardner talks to Frantic Assembly’s artistic director, Scott Graham about the company’s explosive production of Shakepeare’s Othello, a play about the timeless motives of power, male rage, jealousy and murder. Why did you...
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Choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh talks about her latest work, Clorinda Agonistes – Clorinda The Warrior an explosive union of opera, dance and film coming to The Lowry. Is it right that you created Clorinda Agonistes – Clorinda The Warrior...
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Exploring gender identity, representation and familial love, Emerging is a brand-new production from pioneering company Scarabeus Aerial Theatre, which has its worldpremiere at The Lowry, Salford. Emerging begins its UK tour at the Lowry on Friday 7...
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Carmel Thomason
Dave Porter
