Tag: Theatre

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“It would really kickstart the regeneration of the area” – Salford Victoria Theatre to be restored to ‘usable condition’

The Salford Victoria Theatre is to be repaired and restored to a community space after being purchased by new owners. […]

Shelagh Delaney, author of 'A Taste of Honey'. Photo credit: screen shot from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM22loR53TQ

Why ‘A Taste of Honey’ still resonates with audiences, more than 60 years on

This week marks 63 years since Salford-born writer Shelagh Delaney’s seminal kitchen-sink play, ‘A Taste of Honey’, was first performed at […]

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The Lowry will be supporting the ‘#LightItinRed’ campaign this week, as they mark one year since their doors closed

The Lowry have announced on their Instagram that they will be taking part in the #LightItInRed campaign. The Salford theatre […]

"Supporting the next generation": Stage Directions teams up with acclaimed theatre company to work with Pendleton students

“Supporting the next generation”: Stage Directions teams up with acclaimed theatre company to work with Pendleton students

Stage Directions, a Salford arts programme, has commissioned ThickSkin to work with students from Pendleton Sixth Form College on a […]

Rachel Moorhouse (left) and Sarah Emmott (right) credit: Sam Ryley, permission for use from Rachel Moorhouse

“How do we create a world that is good for us all?” – The Salford creative arts company making a difference across Greater Manchester

Art with Heart, based in Islington Mill, Salford, is a people led creative arts company that make high quality, accessible […]

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Jason Manford to perform completely unrehearsed live show at The Lowry

Comedian Jason Manford will perform a play at The Lowry using a script he’s never previously seen. The 39-year-old will […]

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“We are strong believers that participation in arts activity is good for wellbeing”- Poison Apple Arts CIC launch a music conversation club for adults in Salford

The Music Conversation Club is a new group launched by Poison Apple Arts CIC, a female led company that aims […]

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Fran Lebowitz announces short run of shows at The Lowry in 2022

Next year, Fran Lebowitz will be giving Salford audiences the opportunity to hear her wax philosophical on a number of […]

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“Come and share the warmth of Salfordians”- artists create virtual reality hugs

Young adults and adults with a physical disability in Salford are being asked to share their memories of hugs to be developed into a 10 minute narrative told through theatre puppetry.

Credit: Steph Green at Stage Directions.

“Using theatre to thrive” – The theatre-making programme offering Salford’s children a free creative workshop

Salford theatre-making programme ‘Stage Directions’ will host a free online creative classroom this Thursday, February 11. “Theatre Thursday” will be […]