Showcase archive 2011
Venue directory archive 2011
Image of Contact Theatre Contact Theatre

AddressOxford Road, Manchester, M15 6JA
Phone+44 (0)161 274 0623
E-mail addressjamesstanley@contact-theatre.org
URLwww.contact-theatre.org
CapacitySpace 1 - 350 Space 2 - 80 Space 3 - 30
Contact is a pioneering theatre venue in Manchester. The building includes three theatre spaces – Space 1, a 350 seat end-on theatre; Space 2, an 80 seat flexible studio, and Space 3, a rehearsal, workshop and performance space. We also create performances and events in our ‘lounge’ area, which has a stage, a bar, and plenty of room to dance!
Image of the Royal Exchange Royal Exchange

AddressSt Anns Square Manchester M2 7DH
Phone+44 (0)161 833 9833
E-mail addressbox.office@royalexchange.co.uk
URLwww.royalexchange.co.uk
CapacityStudio 120
The Royal Exchange Studio is an intimate, flexible performance studio space with a maximum capacity of 120. The main performance space at the Royal Exchange is an awarding winning theatre which can seat up to 700 people on three levels, making it the largest theatre in the round in Britain. There are 400 seats at ground level in a raked configuration, above which lie two galleries, each with 150 seats set in two rows.
Image of Zion Arts Centre Zion Arts Centre

Address335 Stretford Road M15 5ZA
Phone0161 226 1912
URLwww.zionarts.com
CapacityTheatre 230, Gallery appox 50
Manchester's only multi-artform venue dedicated to providing top quality creative experiences for young and old alike with afterschool, Saturday and holiday workshops in dance, drama, music, radio, visual & digital arts for our young patrons. Zion also offers a full programme of educational opportunities for adults and our gallery programme is open for all to enjoy.
Image of Capitol Theatre Capitol Theatre

AddressManchester Metropolitan University, Mabel Tylecote Building, Cavendish Street, Manchester, M15 6BG
PhoneBox Office: 0161 247 1306 Other Enquiries: 0161 247 1305
E-mail addresstheatre@mmu.ac.uk
URLhttp
Capacity150
Based in the heart of Manchester, the Capitol Theatre is the theatre for Manchester Metropolitan University. The theatre is the performance space for students on our acting courses within the Faculty of Art and Design.
The MMU School of Theatre is well known for training actors and has nurtured talents like Steve Coogan, Bernard Hill, Anthony Sher, David Threlfall and Richard Griffiths.
Image of the RNCM RNCM

Address124 Oxford Road Manchester, M13 9RD
Phone+44 (0)161 907 5200
E-mail addressinfo@rncm.ac.uk
URLwww.rncm.ac.uk
CapacityConcert Hall 466, Theatre 616, Studio 120 - 150, Recital Room 117 seated 260 standing
The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) offers purpose built spaces for all aspects of performance art and conferences. With one of the largest theatres in Manchester, a stylish concert hall, versatile studio theatre plus a variety of other spaces for hire, the RNCM welcomes promoters, artists and media of all scales and genres. Considered to be one of the most established venues in Manchester, the RNCM has recently played host to a diverse range of national and international events and artists.
Image of the Town Hall Town Hall

AddressManchester Town Hall Albert Square Manchester M60 2LA
Phone+44 (0)161 234 1892
E-mail addressj.keown@manchester.gov.uk
URLwww.manchester.gov.uk
CapacityConference Hall 100, Great Hall approx 65 stalls
A Victorian Gothic masterpiece, Manchester Town Hall makes a grand setting for any event. It has two buildings - the original Town Hall building (sometimes called the old Town Hall) and the Town Hall Extension. The complex is bounded by Albert Square to the front, Princess Street to the left, Peter Street to the right and St Peter's Square to the rear. Lloyd Street separates the older Town Hall building from the newer Town Hall extension.