Must See: 15th – 21st April
A busy week for The Lowry this week means its a good time to take a trip out of town to Salford Quays
Rutherford and Son
Northern Broadsides directed by renowned theatre director Jonathan Miller bring a classic Edwardian Drama to The Lowry. Following John Rutherford a father and industrial tyrant who rules over both a work force and his family obsessed with keeping the business in the family. Where better to see a play set during a key moment in Britain’s industrial history, than in Manchester, a city steeped in industrial history!
Runs 16th – 20th April at The Lowry. Tickets £10.
The Thing about Psychopaths
Set in modern day Britain following a young man, Noel, who gets a big break at a major financial institution, finding himself out of his depth and struggling to cope as her realizes how small his compared to those who make the rules.
Runs 18th – 19th April at The Lowry. Tickets £5.
The Full Monty
On its way to the West End, via Manchester, the famous film based on the screen play by Oscar winner Simon Beaufoy has hit the stage. Now Beaufoy has headed back to Sheffield to rediscover the city and the place where the story started. Following six unemployed Northern steel workers and their job creation strategy the play, from the producers of Calendar Girls is sure to offer much hilarity
Runs 15th April – 20th April at The Lowry. Tickets £14.
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