Contemporary Seasons
From bold new theatre to gravity-defying circus and dance, our contemporary seasons bring together the freshest voices and most exciting ideas from across the UK and beyond.
Autumn Contemporary Season
Rituals. Revolutions. Bodies in motion. Circus, dance and fearless physical theatre.
This autumn, Lowry’s Contemporary programme dives into raw movement, striking imagery and bold new perspectives. From explosive choreography and intimate storytelling to circus that defies gravity and expectation, these are performances that challenge, seduce and surprise.
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Madonna on the Rocks
Wed 30 Sep 2026
and
Thu 01 Oct 2026
Mistero Buffo
Fri 02 Oct 2026
8:00PM
Tom Cassani: Iterations
Fri 23 Oct 2026
7:00PM
Bert & Nasi: L'Addition
Fri 23 Oct 2026
and
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Amazons
Sat 24 Oct 2026
8:00PM
REWRITES: Jeezus!
Tue 27 Oct 2026
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Fri 30 Oct 2026
Spring Season
90's Nightlife, Relationships, Car Maintenance, The Superbowl Halftime Show, Menopause.
Not the shopping list you expected to make when you woke up this morning, right?
From February to May, Lowry becomes a hub for bold new work – a mini fringe festival right here in Salford. We’ve handpicked the most exciting emerging talent from across the globe and brought it straight to your doorstep.
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Dial 1 for UK
Thu 07 May 2026
8:00PM
Nine Sixteenths
Fri 08 May 2026
8:00PM
Period Drama
Sat 09 May 2026
8:00PM
Lost Girl
Wed 20 May 2026
8:00PM
Smoke and You Are Loved
Thu 21 May 2026
8:00PM
Second Trimester
Wed 27 May 2026
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Thu 28 May 2026
Le Gateau Chocolat: Spirituals
Fri 29 May 2026
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Sat 30 May 2026
An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo
Fri 29 May 2026
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Sat 30 May 2026