Renowned comedians Jason Manford and Peter Kay have congratulated The Lowry on their 25-year milestone this year.
Jason Manford said: “The Lowry has been part of my life since it was first built. As someone born in Salford and as a Salford University drama student at the time, it felt like our city was finally getting the respect it deserved.
“I’ve been lucky enough to perform in all of the spaces from the Studio up to the Lyric, from music gigs to comedy, even spending a whole Christmas there in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang & I’m back at least a few times a year to watch shows with my family.
“The Lowry is the theatrical equivalent of ‘Build it, and they will come’. I’m excited to see what it does over the next 25 years.”
The legendary comedian Peter Kay also congratulated The Lowry.
He said: “Happy 25th birthday to The Lowry Theatre. I’ve many happy memories from both being a punter and a performer. A remarkable venue. It remains close to my heart and more importantly close to my house.”
This week, The Lowry has celebrated their contributions to the Salford community over the last 25 years with a new report.
The new report determined that the venue is central to the region’s tourism economy as it generates almost £90m in visitor spending in the North West every year and supports 649 jobs.
At a celebration event held at The Lowry this Wednesday (May 29), the team were quick to highlight that the venue delivers its impact with unusually low levels of public funding. In 2022/23 only 6 per cent of The Lowry’s income came from public sources.
However, this hasn’t stopped the Lowry from making significant economic contributions. The Lowry, which supports 649 jobs, has delivering an estimated £22.4m in social value.
Also, for each £1 in funding given to the venue there is a return investment worth £32.91 in 2022/33.
@salfordnownews This week The Lowry celebrated 25 years of serving the Salford community with a special event. #salford #fyp #TheLowry ♬ A Cup of Coffee – Muspace
Julia Fawcett, CEO at The Lowry, commented: “Before The Lowry, the Salford Quays had been empty and derelict for close to two decades. The revitalisation of the area in the 25 years that followed has been nothing short of miraculous. Today it pulses with life; a vibrant place where culture and creativity and people and business come together.
“The Quays continues to grow and evolve, but The Lowry is still the anchor.”
The MP for Worsley and Eccles South Barbara Keeley also attended the ‘Culture Matters’ press event.
She said: “We’re in a situation nationally where there is a crisis in arts education. So the role of The Lowry is absolutely vital. Learning new skills and creative wellbeing is so important for young people.”
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