Theatres · North West England
53two
In or near Manchester.
53two is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Deansgate · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
53two is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4LP. Opening hours: Su-We 11:00-23:00; Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 53.4756°, -2.2492°.
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Official information
53two is a versatile theatre and events space located in Manchester, offering a range of performances and events. The venue features a bar and café, rehearsal spaces, and can accommodate various types of gatherings, including parties and corporate events.
From the Wikipedia article
53two is a theatre located under in the Grade II* listed arches under Manchester Central Convention Centre in Manchester, England. It is part of the Greater Manchester Small Venues Network, alongside the Hope Mill Theatre, the Edge Theatre and the Kings Arms Theatre.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The theatre company grew from Manchester Actors' Platform in 2016 before developing into a fully-fledged theatre and events space. The theatre was initially housed at in the old Bauer Millet garage on Albion Street, Manchester, relocating to a temporary unit on South King Street before moving into its current, fully accessible site on Watson Street in 2021. The new space was entered into the 2022 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards. 53two is a registered theatre and arts charity. It hostes new writing, cultural events, drama festivals including the Off Cut Festival, and comedy shows such as XS Malarkey. It particularly aims to support local writers and disadvantaged and underserved communities.…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.4756, -2.2492
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M3 4LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Phone
- +44 7432 198724
- Established
- 2016
- Nearest railway station
- Deansgate — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 12 noon–11pm; hours may vary for events
- Official site
- www.53two.com
Sources
- osm: n11312018869 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: 53two (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 53two?
- 53two is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M3 4LP), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is 53two?
- 53two is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to 53two?
- The nearest railway station is Deansgate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode M3 4LP.
- When was 53two built?
- Built or established in 2016.
- Who owns 53two?
- 53two is owned by |capacity = 150 seats.
- How do I get to 53two?
- The nearest railway station is Deansgate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M3 4LP.