The Lowry Theatre in Salford has just announced their brand new line-up of productions for the autumn/winter 2024 Contemporary Theatre Season.
The diversely themed roster of shows contains new and exciting works that hope to challenge the current status quo and bring forward new styles that entertain the viewer.
One exciting addition to the Lowry Theatre team is the newest partner company ‘Access All Areas’ who have a reputable history of producing award-winning performances by learning disabled and autistic artists.
PSEUDO is a multidisciplinary gig-theatre production from Scarlett-Rose Lovett coming Tuesday December 10.
Outpatient is an explosive autobiographical comedy from Harriett Madeley showing from Wednesday November 6 to Saturday November 9.
The multi-award winning show FLOCK by Lin Coghlan is a seemingly heartfelt tale about two siblings who want to escape the complexities of growing up in the care system, whilst also figuring out the challenges of early adulthood.
Flock, presented by Playing ON, will be at the Lowry on Thursday November 14 and Friday November 15.
See below the full list of new additions coming soon to The Lowry:
– PSEUDO//SEIZURE DIARY, An original cyberpunk soundtrack pairs with poetic storytelling and multi-sensory light/video projections that address pseudo truths about dissociative seizures in a witty manner… Tuesday September 10
– Danesha, Stefanie Reynolds’ coming-of-age tale explores the idea of self-love amidst themes of black culture and queer joy… Wednesday October 2 to Saturday October 5
– A Small Enclosed Room, Lowry partner company Access All Areas partners up with Cain Binchy to convey a story of dark humour that encompasses hard-hitting issues such as autism, mental health and fantasy… Friday October 11 till Saturday October 12, Age Guidance: 14+
–LASH, A brand-new play from acclaimed playwright, Philip Stokes, sheds a light on what it is like being a young-person heading out socially in the wake of Brexit and the Covid pandemic… Thursday October 24
– Indestructible, Cancel culture is a formidable force in the current digital age and award-winning Proteus seeks answers to the serious questions that are to be asked about this culture and accountability in todays overly publicised society… Friday October 25
– Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself, A magically mystical comedy show that provides a humorous yet heartfelt look into the world of late-stage ADHD diagnosis… Thursday October 31 and Friday November 1
– OUTPATIENT, The fragility of human bodies and the fantasies within human minds are uncomfortable topics covered in this explosive autobiographical comedy written by Harriet Madeley… Wednesday November 6 till Saturday November 9
– FLOCK, The tale of two siblings who want to escape the care system and figure out what being an adult is all about. What could go wrong with a codependent brother and love hungry sister?… Thursday November 14 and Friday November 15
– 10 Nights, Fasting during Ramadan is a challenge unto itself but for Yasser, 10 nights sleeping and not eating in the mosque brings a whole load of new complications that aids his journey of self-discovery… Monday January 30 till Wednesday February 1 2025.
Head of Theatres at the Lowry, Matthew Eames said: “It’s an incredibly challenging time for everyone making new theatre at the moment.
“We are delighted to be able to maintain our commitment to new writing and excited to bring these brilliant stories and companies to audiences in Greater Manchester.”
For more information on all these shows, including age guidance, content warnings and access performances, and to book tickets, visit thelowry.com
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