[@]Royal Exchange Theatre

The Royal Exchange Theatre really does offer a unique experience with its circular performance space and audience seating surrounding you can be part of the action

Resembling a lunar space craft set down amidst the glass domes and towering columns of this Grade II listed building, the Royal Exchange is the largest Theatre in the round in the country, seating up to 750 people on three levels.

The seven-sided Theatre module is actually suspended from four huge columns In fact, only the stage area and its ground-level seating rest on the floor of the Great Hall - a necessary architectural feature for a module that weighs 150 tonnes!

The Theatre is located in the heart of the shopping district, a stones throw from the Arndale. There is easy access from both Victoria and Piccadilly Stations.

Below you will find performance and information for its forthcoming shows and productions. The 'Buy Tickets' link will take you to Royal Exchange online box office where you can get tickets and further information.

Abigail’s Party

Mike Leigh’s Tragicomic Masterpiece Abigail’s Party Has Garnered Cult Status Across The Decades.

4th Apr 2025 to 24th May 2025

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The Den Festival

Step Inside The Stalybridge Civic Hall To Get A Taste Of The Events And Activities Which Will Take Place Over The Next Month, Which Have Been Chosen Especially For You By The Incredible Ambassadors & Champions Of Tameside.

9th May 2025 to 1st Jun 2025

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The Den Festival – Weekend 3

Taking Place On Sat 24 And Sun 25 May 2025

24th May 2025 to 25th May 2025

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The Den Festival – Weekend 4

Taking Place On Sat 31 May And Sun 1 June 2025

31st May 2025 to 1st Jun 2025

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An Evening Of New Work With Carmen Nasr & Simon Stephens

A Celebration Of The Incredible New Writing Talent Emerging From The Manchester Writing School At Manchester Metropolitan University And The University Of Manchester’s Centre For New Writing.

5th Jun 2025 to 6th Jun 2025

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The Twang

Band On The Wall Present An Intimate Musical Gig That Will Bring Audiences Closer Than Ever To Some Extraordinary Musical Talent.

6th Jun 2025 to 6th Jun 2025

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Courtney Pine – House Of Legends

Courtney Pine Marks His 60th Birthday Year With A Special Edition Of His Award Winning Project House Of Legends That Celebrates The Influence And Contributions To The Uk From The Many Varied People Of The Caribbean And Re-release Of His Ground Breaking Deb

7th Jun 2025 to 7th Jun 2025

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