Royal Exchange Theatre
About
The Royal Exchange Theatre is one of Manchester's most unique cultural landmarks, located in the spectacular Great Hall of the former cotton exchange. This Grade II listed building houses a futuristic "lunar module" theatre-in-the-round that seems to float within the massive Victorian hall. Since opening in 1976, it has become world-renowned for its innovative productions and for being a central social hub in the city centre. The surrounding Great Hall serves as a public space with a cafe, bar, and shop, where the city's industrial heritage meets contemporary performance art.
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About Manchester
Manchester is one of England's great cities — a powerhouse of industrial innovation, music, sport and culture. From the Haçienda to the Hallé Orchestra, it has shaped British culture for over two centuries.
- Greater Manchester
- ~550,000 residents
- Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution
- Music and sport capital
