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A charity-run theatre and event space in the railway arches by Manchester Central, with 120 seats for theatre.
- Arch 19, Watson Street, M3 4LP
- Deansgate-Castlefield (nearest station)
- About 120 seats
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A charity-run theatre and event space in the railway arches by Manchester Central, with 120 seats for theatre.
Arts centre & theatre A charity arts venue and theatre on Oxford Road, working with young people and audiences since 1972.
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Arts centre An arts centre on First Street with a theatre, cinema screens and galleries, plus a bar, cafe and restaurant.
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Studio theatre An independent theatre in a converted Grade II* listed Ancoats textile mill, staging plays and musicals.
Large touring house A Grade II listed ATG touring house on Quay Street, opened in 1912 and reopened as a theatre in 1984.
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Large touring house A variety theatre that opened in 1891 on Oxford Street, now an ATG touring house for musicals, plays, comedy and dance.
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Producing theatre A producing theatre in the Grade II listed Royal Exchange building on St Ann's Square, with a smaller Studio space.
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Concert hall The home of the Hallé and the main concert venue for the BBC Philharmonic, seating 2,341 over four tiers.
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Arts centre A theatre and gallery complex at Salford Quays with three theatres, opened in 2000.
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Arts centre An arts centre in Hulme for children and families, with theatre shows, workshops and a children's library.
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Programmes and tickets
Britlens does not list individual productions or run dates, because they change too often to stay correct. Each venue's own programme page is the place to check dates and book. The Manchester what's-on hub links to every one.
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