The Lowry
Theater and Art Gallery
Salford, Salford
"Susie Blake"(3 Tips)
"... Pigs' ON Saturday, we thoroughly enjoyed it... Check it out of u can!"(2 Tips)
"... and snacks as the concession stand is a ripoff."(2 Tips)
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Gill KilshawAugust 19, 2014Going to see War Horse it's a magical venue also great art although some of the modern art is a bit hard to understandUpvote4Downvote
IRLslave PupButchFebruary 1, 2013Thoroughly enjoyed RoB Ellis's play FETISH KNIGHTS. Don't be shy, fetish yourself up when going as it adds to the atmosphere, I did!Upvote6Downvote- Sony Xperia™ FootballMay 4, 2011More than just a museum, The Lowry holds regular theatre and comedy productions in addition to its exhibitions. The outside alone is worth a look, now recognised as an architectural landmark within thUpvote8Downvote
- Wesley PearceApril 2, 2011Try the stem ginger ice cream, as recommended by Susie Blake (Coronation Street, Wicked) and definitely eat in the Restaurant. Better than most on the Quays IMHO!
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Adam BurkeJuly 27, 2014Fantastic venue. Great shows and comedians . Clean, modern venue. Friendly staff . Perfect size for comedy shows .UpvoteDownvote
Visit ManchesterJanuary 4, 2013Music fans should take a trip to The Lowry at The Quays to see the Peter Blake & Pop Music exhibition. Sir Peter Blake also known as the godfather of Pop Art.UpvoteDownvote
Kasra GholikhanMarch 25, 2017The paintings are quite unique. There is a nice chance to do shopping and eat at the food court.UpvoteDownvote
Charlotte Van der vorstMay 20, 2014Great place to see a show. Anywhere you seat you'll have good view.
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John GaynorOctober 14, 2012The Heretic by Richard Bean in the Quays Theatre was excellent. Dark humour, sharp writing and a superb cast. Cracking!UpvoteDownvote
Behrouz JafarnezhadMay 5, 2022Great atmosphere. Doesn't have a parking lot, but there's one next door!Loved it.UpvoteDownvote
Maximilian TennantJune 5, 2016Great to see the wide range of Lowry paintings and not just the ones he's famous for.UpvoteDownvote
Bijan YoungJune 18, 2015Interesting mix of music and plays. Architecture and overall space fab.UpvoteDownvote
Phat BuoyOctober 8, 2014Some good exhibitions. Someone ought to have taught this Lowry character how to draw something other than chimneys and stickmenUpvote1Downvote
Terry CarneyJuly 3, 2013Great venue by the Quay side in Manchester. Here today to deliver a key workshop on website performanceUpvoteDownvote
Brian F KirkhamNovember 16, 2013Great Arts Centre - Check out the home of the majority of LS Lowry's Paintings!Upvote3Downvote
Bill DoveNovember 28, 2014Just been to see Edward Scissorhands. In tears at the end. Caught me by surprise. Well done Matthew Bourne and CoUpvoteDownvote- MattAugust 25, 2014Take your own bottled drink and snacks as the concession stand is a ripoff.UpvoteDownvote
If you're going to a show and parking in the main carpark, park on the lower levels othewise you'll be stuck for ages trying to get outUpvoteDownvote
Richard AndrewsDecember 29, 2011Lowry Museum upstairs at the Lowry is free (donation) and well worth a visitUpvoteDownvote
TR WolfJune 1, 2011If seeing a show, DON'T get Coke (etc) from the concession stand, it's £1.80 there, wheras the vending machines in the same building are £1.50. To be honest, you'd be better taking your ownUpvoteDownvote
- Visit ManchesterApril 27, 2012Go see Hofesh Shechter’s internationally acclaimed dance performance of Political Mother.Upvote2Downvote
- Evan LawrenceJune 25, 2012Watched 'The Boy Who Kicked Pigs' ON Saturday, we thoroughly enjoyed it... Check it out of u can!UpvoteDownvote
Not everyones caught on yet - the Library Theatre company have moved their production base to The Lowry and are doing 3 shows a year there.UpvoteDownvote
Michael HoldsworthJuly 4, 2015Decent venue, but bank on spending a fortune. It ain't cheap.UpvoteDownvote
Neil GardnerJuly 4, 2011Restaurant fairly expensive and empty at 6.30pm. Food delicious though especially the lamb rump.UpvoteDownvote
James NorrisOctober 19, 2010Go to the Lowey gallery, didn't like Lowry until seeing his work in Salford.UpvoteDownvote
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- Mon–Fri, Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
+44 843 208 6000
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"This is an amazing interactive museum that stimulates all the senses. The cafe is amazing. It’s an especially good choice for a rainy day."
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"Fantastic rib eye steak and chunky chips!! If a little pricy, but well worth it for the quality."
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