Theatres and Shows in Manchester

Manchester can have some great shows and exhibitions. Here are our art reviews, museum reviews, tourist attraction reviews and theatre reviews .

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Library Theatre

Situated beneath Manchester Central Library. The repertory theatre company is funded entirely by the City Council, and in their own words, offers 'modern plays and classical productions for local people at accessible prices to the highest standard.' The theatre space plays host to a wide r Read more about Library Theatre

Manchester Museum

If you can sneak down Oxford Road without being spotted by students (a paper bag over your head should do the trick), then you'll find yourself in the Manchester Museum. Samurai swords, mummies and a dinosaur skeleton await those who decide that the educational supplement in the Daily Mirror ju Read more about Manchester Museum

Urbis

Yes, it's another shapely deposit of glass and metal. You either love them or you hate them. Urbis is on a mission to explore the urban environment in an accessible way. That might sound a little patronising, but it works in that you don't bore here as quickly as you might at a more tradit Read more about Urbis

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Blythe Gallery

This is more of an extension of the shop than an actual gallery, however they do have interesting works on display from international artists. They also have workshops the public can join in with, ceramics, sculpture and hand-painted glass are for sale, and there is also a framing service.... Read more about Blythe Gallery

Cube

What this means, in layman's terms, is that there are exhibitions about bus stations and office blocks, alongside mixed media installations that wouldn't look or sound out of place on a New Order LP.... Read more about Cube

Imperial War Museum

Edwin Starr posed the eternal question of 'War. What is it good for?'. We smugly point him towards the Imperial War Museum. A fascinating and humbling experience, this is as close as you'll get to battlefields without joining the TA. Or throwing rocks at scallies. An extensive look at... Read more about Imperial War Museum

Manchester Museum

If you can sneak down Oxford Road without being spotted by students (a paper bag over your head should do the trick), then you'll find yourself in the Manchester Museum. Samurai swords, mummies and a dinosaur skeleton await those who decide that the educational supplement in the Daily Mirror ju... Read more about Manchester Museum

Salford Art Gallery & Museum

Salford may not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of culture, but Salford Art Gallery and Museum has been around for a while and has the history to prove it. Take a look at what a 19th century high street would've looked like and attack your ears with the Victorian Top 20. ... Read more about Salford Art Gallery & Museum

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Royal Exchange Theatre

This theatre in-the-round warrants a visit just to see the interior. Yes, we know we sound like your history teacher, and we'll shut up in a sec, but this was the largest trading room in England between 1914 and 1921. The metal/glass structure-within-a-structure is framed in opulent decadence. ... Read more about Royal Exchange Theatre

Gallery Oldham

Gallery based within the Cultural Quarter of Oldham that boasts excellent exhibitions all year round along with regular activites and workshops for adults, children and families. The gallery has also just received an award from the Royal Institute of British Architects.... Read more about Gallery Oldham

Urbis

Yes, it's another shapely deposit of glass and metal. You either love them or you hate them. Urbis is on a mission to explore the urban environment in an accessible way. That might sound a little patronising, but it works in that you don't bore here as quickly as you might at a more tradit... Read more about Urbis

Manchester Art Gallery

Grand and old, sleek and modern in equal measure, the Manchester Art Gallery boasts a collection as diverse as the city itself. Elegant portraits of Lord Whatshisname and images of daily life in the 17th century sit alongside new and contemporary work. In particular, the CIS Manchester Gallery captu... Read more about Manchester Art Gallery

The Lowry

Prepare to open your ears for the musicals, cringe at CBeebies and weep (or sleep) during some epic performances. Two of the auditoriums have a circle effect and tiered seating, ensuring that you'll always have a good view of the stage – even at the back. With three theatres there's ... Read more about The Lowry