The Lowry
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| The Lowry Centre | |
 |
|
| Building | |
|---|---|
| Type | Museum & Arts Centre |
| Architectural Style | Expressionist |
| Structural System | Steel frame |
| Location | Salford, England |
| Construction | |
| Completed | 2000 |
| Design Team | |
| Architect | Michael Wilford |
| Structural engineer | Buro Happold |
The Lowry is a combined theatre and gallery complex dedicated to L.S. Lowry situated in Salford Quays, in Greater Manchester, England. Inside are two theatres, the Lyric and the Quays, coloured purple and red respectively, which host a wide range of touring plays, comedians and musicians; the Lowry also hosts the Opera North series of operas. It is said that the Lyric theatre has the largest stage in the UK outside London's West End.
Designed by Michael Wilford and Buro Happold, (Wayfinding System and "Artworks at the Lowry Gallery" by Reich+Petch Design International) the building was completed in 2000 with the help for £21m of National Lottery funding. The aerofoil canopy at the entrance is clad with perforated steel and illuminated from the inside at night. It is located close to the Imperial War Museum North and the Old Trafford football stadium. It is served by the Harbour City stop on the Metrolink tram network.
[edit] External links
- The Lowry official website
- Reviews of Manchester Theatre
- What's On At The Lowry Theatre, Manchester
- Millennium Commission details of award funding for the Lowry
- News story about prevention of admission
 |
This article about a United Kingdom building or structure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 |
This article related to an art display, art museum or gallery in the United Kingdom is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
Categories: 2000 architecture | Culture in Greater Manchester | Buildings and structures in Greater Manchester | Visitor attractions in Greater Manchester | Art museums and galleries in England | Arts centres | People museums in the United Kingdom | Theatres in Greater Manchester | Michael Wilford buildings | Structures celebrating the third millennium | Salford | United Kingdom building and structure stubs | Art museums and galleries in the United Kingdom stubs
