The Lowry
A theatre and gallery with a metallic exterior on Salford Quays, permanently displaying L. S. Lowry's 'matchstick men' paintings of industrial northern England.
The Lowry opened in 2000 and is a landmark of Salford Quays. It contains two theatres, a studio and a gallery. The gallery has a long-term display of works by local painter L. S. Lowry, who used simple 'matchstick' figures to depict factories, chimneys and street crowds. It is a good window into Manchester's industrial history, and the gallery is free. The theatres stage West End touring musicals, operas, ballets and comedies. Opposite is the Lowry Outlet Mall. Take the Metrolink to Harbour City or MediaCityUK station.
Opening hours
Gallery approx. 10:00–17:00; performances by schedule
Nearby sights
- MediaCityUK
- Imperial War Museum North
- Salford Quays
- Old Trafford
- Aviva Studios (Factory International)
- Science and Industry Museum
- Castlefield
- People's History Museum