Belgian detective extraordinaire, Artemis Arinae, is set to enjoy a holiday cruise along the river Nile when tragedy strikes. All the passengers and staff aboard are suspects, and the murder count is growing, will Arinae’s little grey cells identify the murderer in time?

A versatile cast of just four, brings to life lascivious lawyers, crocked captains, fastidious physicians, ardently amorous authors, feuding femme fatales, plodding paramours, friendly first mates and attractive Americans, in this romp inspired by Christie, Coward and Wodehouse.

Twice Grammy Winner revered by both professional musicians and fans alike as one of the finest guitarists the world has ever seen. Ranging from soulful ballads to Rock n Roll, complimented by his great band this is a show not to be missed.

Co-writer of Country Boy and always in great demand by other artistes Albert has appeared on 4 of Eric Clapton's Crossroads festival, The Concert For George, The Rock and Roll Hall of fame concert paying homage to The Everly Brothers.

Suggested duration of visit: 1 hour. Please note: The galleries close at 5pm. As such, visitors should only book the 4:30pm timed-entry if they are happy to experience the exhibition in a reduced 30 minute session. Thank you.

Days Like These is a new exhibition which shares the stories of Salford in 2020, using paintings, photographs, films and poetry contributed by some of the 245,000 residents of the city - from empty Salford streets and the joy of reuniting, to the impact on frontline workers and the challenges of being alone.  The exhibition wants to reflect the hopes and fears of everyone, then and now, and after you have seen the exhibition, we hope you contribute too.

Alongside is a new display of the best of Salford’s own LS Lowry – an artist known for his paintings of crowded city streets, and vast empty landscapes.

The exhibition forms part of the Spirit of Salford initiative – a scheme designed to celebrate the unique personality and pioneering spirit of Salford.

Please take a look at our FAQs in advance of your visit. – www.thelowry.com/coronavirus

 

Following his last smash-hit UK tour and direct from this year’s Edinburgh festival Tom is back on the road with a brand-new show. The kids have moved out and it’s the dawn of a new era!  Tom’s embracing change with his usual spirit and irrepressible sense of mischief; what’s coming is way better than what has gone!
 
30 years on the comedy frontline and this Canadian legend remains as engaging,
innovative and hilarious as ever.  As seen on Ch4’s Comedy Gala, BBC One’s
Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, The John Bishop Show and Live at the Apollo.

www.tomstade.co.uk

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Please be aware that the Quays Theatre is at the far side of The Lowry’s building. After entering the main doors to the foyer, you should allow time to walk to the Quays Theatre before the show begins, especially if you have mobility difficulties. There are no stairs to negotiate, but there is a long sloping ramp, and wheelchairs are available to borrow if needed.
You can familiarise yourself with the building in advance using our virtual tour  https://thelowry.com/visit-us/access/

Chambers Touring Ltd Presents 
 
SINDHU VEE: ALPHABET

A brand-new show about the hair we want, the friends we have, and living the vast difference between virus and viral.

Expect "outspoken, frank and funny stand-up" (Evening Standard) from this Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee.

As seen on Live At The Apollo, QI, Have I Got News For You and Sex Education and heard on Radio 4's Things My Mother Never Told Me (...About Lockdown) and The Guilty Feminist podcast.
 
“Acerbic perspective and unapologetic delivery” The List

Out of all the creations I have been blessed to be involved in, XENOS is the one that I find to be the closest in line with my personal journey as an artist.

The themes of reflection, death, rebirth, time, alienation, identity, memory, are all part of this creative process, and together with some incredible collaborators, I have embarked on this challenging journey, to give birth to XENOS.

Essentially, this work is a reflection of how I feel about our world today. It is about our loss of humanity, and how, through past and present wars, we are yet again confronted by the burning question of what it is to be human. How can we as humans, have such ability to create extraordinary and beautiful things from our imagination, and equally, our immense ability to create and commit violence and horrors beyond our imagination.

Prometheus saw this in mankind before we, as a species, ever recognised it.

– Akram Khan


Picture  by Nicol Vizioli

Looking for your first dance class or wishing to improve and build on a pre-existing foundation in dance with Contemporary Technique and creative exploration?

The Northwest Dance Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) Open Contemporary Dance Classes for 11-17 year olds are held on Thursdays at The Lowry from September 30th 2021

A fun and insightful experience into the exciting world of dance taught by our excellent, engaging CAT Tutors.

Our open contemporary dance classes allow young people to develop knowledge and skills in contemporary technique and the creative process, whether they are considering applying for the CAT at some point in the future, or simply love to dance. Email CAT@thelowry.com should you have any questions.

Cara Dillon, the multi-award winning Northern Irish singer, returns this Autumn to perform some of her favourite and most popular songs along with her band.

Cara has been celebrated as one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song anywhere in the world and continues to honour her rich cultural heritage. Spanning a career of over 25 years, Cara continues to maintain an enviable position at the very top of her genre, and her voice has been lauded by the good and great since her very beginnings. She will be joined by a band featuring Sam Lakeman (Piano, Guitar), Ed Boyd (Guitar), Conal McDonagh (Uilleann Pipes) and Toby Shaer (Fiddle, Whistles).
 
www.caradillon.co.uk

Who is to blame for the worldwide phenomena of ukulele orchestras and ukulelemania?

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain!

Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock-stars of the “bonsai guitar”, who have plucked and sung, joked and whistled with Clean Bandit, Robbie Williams, Madness, Cat Stevens, The Ministry of Sound and Blue Peter.

The world’s very first Ukulele Orchestra is not just about ukuleles; it is about entertainment, joy, fun, strum and artistry.

Blue Jeans Management Proudly Presents

STEVE HUGHES: Are you Serious?

 

Returning to the UK for his first full length tour in six years, Australian (and adopted Brit) comedy legend Steve Hughes is known the world over for his hard hitting, take no prisoners stand up. 

 

Internationally renowned as a comedy powerhouse, Steve has spent the past 5 years confronting his demons, recovering from a crippling breakdown and severe depression.  He’s lucky to be alive, let alone funny.  But when your life turns to hell there has to be a few laughs in there somewhere…

Having been to the abyss, Steve now returns to the UK better – and more lucid than ever before.  He’s recently played to sell-out crowds and great critical acclaim around Australia, now catch his highly-anticipated return to the UK.  Join him as he offers a hilarious ride through the dark night of the soul and presents his inciteful interpretation of an insane world.

Free-thinking, intelligent, opinionated; this is Steve doing what he’s always done best; making the uncomfortable acceptable and the horrifying hilarious.

As seen on BBC One’s Live At The Apollo and The Michael McIntyre Show

 

“Outstanding.  Hughes is gold” Metro 5 Stars

“His insights are spot on, his opinions are intelligent, and his jokes are top class” Guardian

“Intelligent, provocative, profound, and topped off with good, solid gags. See him while it’s still legal” Chortle

“Hughes makes Armageddon seem like a proper laugh riot”

Rolling Stone 

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www.stevehughes.net.au

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Please be aware that the Quays Theatre is at the far side of The Lowry’s building. After entering the main doors to the foyer, you should allow time to walk to the Quays Theatre before the show begins, especially if you have mobility difficulties. There are no stairs to negotiate, but there is a long sloping ramp, and wheelchairs are available to borrow if needed.
You can familiarise yourself with the building in advance using our virtual tour  https://thelowry.com/visit-us/access/

Phil McIntyre Live Ltd presents

The Socially Distant Sports Bar: Live!

Join Elis, Mike and Steff as they take their smash hit podcast The Socially Distant Sports Bar out on the road for the very first time. Be in the away end/audience as the team discuss big sporting stories such as wooing an optician with a camping stove in Bath; having lunch with Joe Frazier and Nigel Havers in a hotel near Maesteg; the social history of Carmarthernshire 1895-1915; and X-Rated trips to Wimbledon in the 1980s (to not watch the tennis). They may even get around to talking about some actual sport.

‘Unreasonably hilarious’ The Telegraph
‘Like being in the pub with your mates again’ The Sportsman
‘It’s ideal if you miss the sound of friends mocking each other in the pub
[…] Like Athletico Mince, you don’t have to like sport to enjoy it’ The Guardian
‘It works brilliantly because all three regularly unleash the hilarity, breaking out into schoolyard giggles’ Metro

"How different would the world be if women’s stories had been included more in the Bible? Did you know that Adam had a first wife before Eve? Her name was Lilith and she left Adam because she wanted to do reverse cow girl and he would only do missionary - they didn’t mention THAT in the creation myth."

At a time of pandemics and global warming, we all turn to spirituality for hope and purpose, so let's hear about the true meaning of Christmas, Jesus and cunnilingus, courtesy of BAFTA breakthrough act winning Luisa Omielan - now that’s a Sunday school we all would have stayed awake in!

‘The biggest stand up hit of the decade’
The Guardian

Join Paul, a Scouser living in Salford, as he faces his biggest fear, a Saturday night documentary about his life. Be prepared, as we are invited into an anxious world of turning thirty, living with your parents, and getting stuck in the endless maze of the job centre all in the form of sketch comedy, full of unique characters, situations and the accidental chaos that is Paul’s life.

Written by Paul Holliday. Semi-devised by the cast and ensemble. Directed by Alexi Papadopoulos. Photography by Robert Cattell. Artwork by Matt Fox. Produced by Paul Holliday & Iain Black. With special thanks to Bolton Open Space, Vic Cook, the Welcome Inn, Jamie Walsh (Oldham Coliseum) and Matt Fox.

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Philly Philly Wang Wang
THE 2019 EDINBURGH FRINGE SELL-OUT HIT

Following a sell-out 2018 tour,and fresh from a 2019 Edinburgh Fringe run that sold out in advance,Phil ‘Philly Philly Wang Wang’ Wang is back on tour with his newest show.

Phil has made a name for himself (that name being Phil Wang) exploring sex, romance, politics, and his mixed British-Malaysian heritage with shows that delight in his unique Wang brand of smart and silly. This one is about morality and the modern sense of self. Swell!

As seen on Taskmaster, Live at the Apolloand Netflix.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac – Live In Concert 2020

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2020 with a brand new show celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac's legendary Peter Green era.

Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

DRAW FROM WITHIN
Wim Vandekeybus

Draw from Within began life in 2020 as a live digital broadcast and was an instant hit. Now reworked to be performed in a theatre with a face-to-face audience , Rambert’s brilliant dancers rip and roll through contrasting, vivid theatrical worlds. Some dream worlds, some full-on nightmares, some sweet and funny. 

Wim Vandekeybus and Rambert have created an exhilarating reflection on a time when we’re desperate for old-fashioned physical interaction, and find ourselves wondering which way is up.

And my, is its new piece brilliantly danced: those 19 Rambertians perform like racehorses elated at having at long last been let out of the traps. - The Telegraph

Semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent and support act for Tim Vine on 7 UK tours, John Archer finally takes to the stage on his own one man show.

A rare chance to see baffling magic with a dash of comedy thrown in by the man who many consider to be the best Comedy Magician in the UK today.

The first man to fool Penn and Teller on ITV’s ‘Fool Us’ with Jonathan Ross and a former winner of the prestigious Magic Circle Stage Magician of the Year.

Jonny Awsum shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent with his performances of ‘This Is A Musical’ with Ant and Dec,  and ‘The Triangle Song’ with David Walliams, winning standing ovations and unanimous approval from the judges and achieving over 50 million online views of his performances.

Following BGT Jonny enjoyed a whirlwind 18 months including a sell-out five-star reviewed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, a starring role in his first pantomime and tour support to both Lost Voice Guy and Tape Face on their hit UK theatre tours.

After being inundated with requests to perform his own tour, Jonny is delighted to announce that he’s finally coming to town! His very first solo tour will include brand new material together with the greatest hits from his TV and comedy club sets.  Please note this show is not suitable for kids. 

Recommended age 14+.

Take This Test (to find out if you’re a good person)
 
So, you give to charity, you lent your friend quite a lot of money and you always smile at passers-by, but are you a good person, deep down?
 
Our moderator Clare is almost certain that you are, and she’s ready to guide you through this online experience, which will (fingers-crossed) give you a certificate to prove it! She’s sure you’ll find it a fun and rewarding experience, whether you’re on your own, or with a few close friends or colleagues.
 
Featuring candid testimony and confessions from people across the country, you’ll need your moral compass engaged to separate what’s OK and what’s…well…not.
 
Take This Test is a new interactive digital piece from TalkShow which starts by prodding at the absurdity of personality tests, from Buzzfeed-style clickbait to psychometrics, before taking us somewhere else entirely, all to explore our sense of morality, and if anything can really be described as good, or bad.

To take part you will need a laptop or desktop connected to the internet.

 

If no news is good news then good news is fake news.  Jonathan Pie returns to the road once more to berate the people in power - and the journalists apparently holding them to account. 
 
Jonathan Pie is the exasperated News Reporter whose videos have been seen across the world. His previous two tours have taken in venues such as the Hammersmith Apollo and the London Palladium and performances across the US and Australia.

Jonathan Pie has been described as ‘brilliant, brave, raw and analytical without forgetting to be funny’ by Ricky Gervais.  With over 1.2 Million Facebook followers, his videos regularly achieve millions of views going viral internationally. His response to the election of Donald Trump was viewed more than 150 million times world wide.

This live show will celebrate 100 episodes of Rick’s podcast, ‘The Rick Shiels Golf Show’, and will be a chance for the audience to engage with the show, ask questions and watch all the usually features live! The show will include popular segments such as Dear Rick, Nightmare Golf Shot, Stupid Golf Rules, Change My Mind and much more, alongside conversations with special guests still to be announced.

Launching in November 2019, The Rick Shiels Golf Show Podcast is delivered every Tuesday across Apple, Amazon and Spotify, and has quickly amassed a loyal, international following. This is the podcast for golfers, without being too ‘golfy’… If you’ve come for in-depth analysis of the PGA Tour and the latest strokes gained stats, you’re in the wrong place! This is the chat you have with your mates at the golf club. It touches on some of the game’s most topical points (World Handicap System, new club releases, etc.) while also questioning what the best high street pizza chain is.

Hosted by the world’s most-watched golf creator, PGA Professional Rick Shiels, and producer Guy Charnock, The Rick Shiels Golf Show Podcast is the leading golf podcast in 20 Countries.

Since launching in 2011, Rick Shiels has become one of the most recognized faces in golf broadcast, reaching a global audience on a daily basis. A PGA Golf Professional from the North West of England, Rick launched a YouTube channel in 2011 whilst coaching at Trafford Golf Centre in Manchester. It didn’t take long for the channel to take off and before long Rick was splitting his time between coaching and making videos! 

In 2019 Rick became the world’s most subscribed and most watched golf YouTube channel, and in Summer 2020 became the first golf focused channel to surpass the 1 million subscriber milestone. The continued growth, as well as unrivalled levels of interaction and engagement across his social platforms, are testament to Rick’s open, honest and personable delivery, and make him one of the most influential figures in golf media.

 

Any Suggestions, Doctor? The Improvised Doctor Who Parody
 
The Improvised Doctor Who Parody is landing near you! Travel anywhere in time and space with a live radiophonic workshop, incredible props & set and a collection of hilarious improv comedy performers. Travel on an adventure everyone can enjoy made entirely from your suggestions. Allons-y!

M6 Theatre Company presents
MAVIS SPARKLE
Written by Gilly Baskeyfield & Dot Wood
Directed by Gilly Baskeyfield

Over the past year we’ve learnt how important key workers are and Mavis Sparkle is no exception! A cleaner with an extraordinary story to tell, Mavis is on a journey north to see nature’s biggest light show with her own eyes.

With a cleaning trolley full of secrets and surprises, and a little help from Spike the hedgehog, Mavis moves ever closer to making her dream come true.

Featuring a heart-warming mix of illusion, animation and captivating performance, this life-affirming production inspires us all to be brave, dust away doubts and reach for the stars!

For ages 4+ and anyone who ever had a dream.
 
“Enchanting…a treasure trove of delights”
The Stage

“A delightful family show” British Theatre Guide

“Endlessly entertaining” ThreeWeeks

PLACEHOLDER

He’s back for more comedy chaos! Jason has learnt over the past few years that we all need to “play” a bit more in our lives.
With this in mind, Jason will do what he does best, connecting with the audience in a way no other comic can. Whether it’s inviting or dragging (as it has been known) people up onto stage and making a “holy show of them” as they say in Ireland.
Jason’s Audience Precipitation, will be a laugh out loud, must see show, with a light drizzle of audience participation… ooohhh clever that.
 
Also seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC1), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV1), The John Bishop Show (BBC1), and Father Figure (BBC1) Ireland’s Got Talent (Virgin), Wild Things (Sky1)
 
“Unmissable” Evening Standard
“Watching a new Jason Byrne show is a bit like witnessing lightning in a botttle” – Edinburgh Evening News
 “Byrne is consistently brilliant” – The Metro
 “The outright king of live comedy” Times
Social Media
Website: www.jasonbyrne.ie
Twitter: @thejasonbyrne
Facebook: @JasonByrneLive
Instagram: @thejasonbyrne

Bimini Bon Boulash: Release the Beast

 

Don’t miss the chance to see the UK’s favourite drag queen and star of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK, Bimini Bon Boulash – and to be among the first to get your hands on a copy of her brand new book, Release the Beast, for a reduced price when you buy a book with your ticket.

 

Join Bimini for an evening of laughs and wisdom as she discusses Release the Beast, her hilarious and inspiring guide to transforming your life through lessons from drag. Expect a fun, frisky, no-holds-barred conversation with Bimini about how drag took her from the brink of self-destruction to the mainstage, as well as life lessons learnt from convention-breaking icons from Kate Moss to Katie Price. You will also get a chance to ask Bimini your questions.

 

Bimini has written a queer self-help manifesto with a message of radical self-love and acceptance. In this unique event, she will show you how to lead all the lives you wish you could lead, through the life-changing magic of dragging up.

 

'Always surprising, unfailingly original and a kind-hearted soul, Bimini Bon Boulash is modern-day, punk-fashion drag royalty' British Vogue

 

'Bimini Bon Boulashis a fashion queen for the ages' Dazed

'She's a superstar' Kathy Burke

 

Dance so thrilling, imaginative and rich that it packs our auditorium every time – the hugely
popular Ballet Black is back with a double bill full of lyrical contrasts and beautiful movement.

For her latest programme, Artistic Director Cassa Pancho brings us new and original works.
Royal Ballet’s Olivier Award-winning choreographer Will Tuckett blends classical ballet, poetry
and music to explore ideas of home and belonging in Then Or Now, while Oliver Award-winning
choreographer Mthuthuzeli November contemplates the purpose of life in The Waiting Game.
Expect sensational solos, seductive duos and fiercely dynamic pieces performed seamlessly by
the Company.

Ballet Black is transforming the dance landscape by giving a platform to artists of Black and
Asian descent as well as to new and established choreographic voices whose unexpected stories
and themes come from the heart to resonate with modern audiences.

Age guidance 7+  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking for your child’s first dance class or wishing to improve and build on a pre-existing foundation in dance with Contemporary Technique?

The Northwest Dance Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) Open Contemporary Dance Class are held on Wednesdays at The Lowry from October 2021 for participants from the age of 6-11 years old.

A fun and insightful experience into the exciting world of dance taught by our excellent, engaging CAT Tutors.

Our open contemporary dance classes allow young people to develop knowledge and skills in contemporary technique and the creative process, whether they are considering applying for the CAT at some point in the future, or simply love to dance. Email CAT@thelowry.com should you have any questions

Murder can be such a Drag... Literally.

Starring Ru-Paul US drag legends Willam and Ra’Jah O’Hara, alongside a full cast of leading drag performers, Death Drop is the Smash-Hit, Five Star, Drag Murder Mystery direct from the West End! ‘A Dazzling and delightfully camp comedy’ that is ‘Jam-packed with hilarious one liners’, Death Drop is the guaranteed laugh-out-loud comedy we all need right now.

Set in 1991, a gaggle of guests gather on the mysterious Tuck Island for a dinner party like no other. The tension rises as the outrageous guests reveal their questionable pasts and hidden secrets. As the ferocious finger pointing and savage speculation begins, one by one they sashay away, until at the last, nerve-shredding, side-splitting moment we find out who-dunnit!

Death Drop is ‘a brilliant new comedy’ and this rampant, raucous, ridiculous romp of a murder mystery has gallons of gags, and more twists and turns than a drag queens wig.