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Library Theatre: a shining gem

September 16, 2007

Library TheatreThe Library Theatre is one of the most underrated theatres in Manchester. I often see theatre patrons - queueing to get into the Opera House and The Palace, raving about the Royal Exchange and taking in some art at the Lowry. But, for many the Library Theatre is off their radar.

This intimate venue is situated at St Peter’s Square, beneath the Central Library. The seat prices are incredibly reasonable and, once inside you are taken by the excellent sight lines throughout the venue. With no balconies and no poorly situated side seats, there really is no such thing as a bad seat.

The bar is small but perfectly formed as are the productions. I have seen stunning adaptations of Oliver Twist, Dancing At Lughnasa, All My Sons and Tom’s Midnight Garden. But the directors are not afraid of modern work either. They have links with many theatre companies, including Rasa.

Not only are the productions themselves usually well acted and expertly directed, the sets are excellent too. Judith Croft is my favourite designer here and she has an eye for minute detail.

With the current revival of Private Lives wowing critics, now is a good time to visit the Library.

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