Salford's Lowry Theatre has launched its autumn season of contemporary drama and performance , a collection of diverse shows in celebration of new writing and pushing at society's boundaries.
Pseudu//Seizure Diary (September 10), is multidisciplinary gig-theatre from poet, theatre and music-maker Scarlett-Rose Lovette.
Box of Tricks presents Danesha by Stefanie Reynolds (October 2-5), a coming-of-age story that explores "black culture, queer joy and finding and loving your authentic self".
A Small Enclosed Room, with Alfie Murphy (October 11-12), is produced by The Lowry's partner company Access All Areas and was created by Cian Binchy (ITV, BBC 1, Royal Court). It's a darkly comic tale that explores masking, autism, mental health and fantasy. All performances will be relaxed and captioned.
Lash, by Philip Stokes (October 24), is part gig, part theatre and a wild night out that explores what life is really like for the youth of today.
Indestructible (October 25), from award-winning Proteus, is a highly visual and theatrical show that questions whether we can, or should, separate the art from the artist.
Commissioned as part of The Lowry's Developed With programme, Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself (October 31-November 1) is a magical, mystical comedy theatre show offering insights into the shifting world of ADHD.
Outpatient, by Harriet Madeley, is directed by Madelaine Moore (November 6-9) fresh from its Edinburgh run. Theatre company Crowded Room (The Listening Room, EDITH), returns to Salford with an autobiographical comedy about the fantasies of the mind and the fragility of the body.
Playing ON presents Flock (November 14-15) by multi-award-winning Lin Coghlan. Robbie wants nothing more than to be a grown-up and live with his sister, Cel, free from the care system. Follow them as they take on the complexities of growing up in care.
Olivier award-nominated 10 Nights, by Shahid Iqbal Khan (January 30-February 1, 2025) The story of one man’s journey of self-discovery and of facing the consequences of your actions. Yasser’s isolation forces him to confront a side of himself he has been trying to keep hidden.
The Lowry's head of theatres (Contemporary and Commissioning), Matthew Eames, said: “It’s an incredibly challenging time for everyone making new theatre at the moment, so we are delighted to be able to maintain our commitment to new writing.”
More info and tickets here