I will definitely go back I watched Little Shop of Horror there and I enjoyed it alot, lovely ending, nice place, great seats around the stage,
There is something magical about going into an old building that was part of the creation of the first industrial city in the world and then find that it takes you forward in time even further by entering the theatre itself that looks like a space vehicle parked in the middle. Theatre /TARDIS as you are transported to different lands and time and all of it so inclusive that you feel as though you are a part of the performance. Oh the performances are memorable, Strafford on Avon to watch the bard, well I have been and can confirm there and it is great but they can do a damn fine job in Manchester too, Pete Postlethwaite I will always remember in the Tempest, but as with all things keeping it real and modern Maxine Peak as Hamlet. If you have never been, why?...Just go! The studio theatre is just as good and they are really exciting new things continually.
Had the cheap tickets, for New Year's Eve, but, what a great production. We sat right at the top, but, for £15 each it was great value and you could see everything. We only had a drink before it started, but, was quite reasonable. A few things to look at too, crafts being sold and a lot of art work on the walls. The royal exchange is just an amazing place. Next time you're in manchester,you can escape the busy streets and enjoy a peaceful coffee in this amazing building.
I can't believe I've lived in Manchester all my life and this visit was the first production I've been to at the Royal Exchange. This is a well run place with superb facilities in terms of disabled access, bars, toilets etc.The stage itself is in the round and every seat seems to offer intimate and great viewing (we got the cheapest ones up top but still felt involved in the performance). £33 for stage side may seem steep but I guess it costs much more than that to see a 90 minute football match and this lasts longer. We will be returning and would recommend this theatre wholeheartedly.
A good production of this tale. The theatre is a steel structure in the round, built inside the Cotton Exchange building. Looks a bit like a lunar lander. Show was well paced and enjoyed by all including a group of high schoolers.
This was originally the Manchester Stock Exchange and the original financial display can still be seen. The glass domes in the roof are quite spectacular! They were badly damaged during the 1996 bomb attack and have since been painstakingly restored! You can sit and enjoy a coffee whilst admiring the magnificent building.
Watch Little Shop Of horrors here and it was fantastic we had really good seats and the place is spotless! The drinks at the bar are really reasonably priced and the staff are really nice too :)
Been here a few times since it opened and it's a wonderful use of space in a historic old building. Try to see a show but otherwise just grab a coffee and admire the architecture.
I went to see Little Shop of Horrors at RET last night and it is the first time I have visited the theatre. What a fantastic building, setting and production. Being a local, I am ashamed that I haven't been before as I enjoyed everything about it. The atmosphere is fantastic, the ticket prices fair and even the cost of the programme was reasonable. The production itself was outstanding, I would watch it every night if I could, it really blows away any January blues!
Went to watch little shop of horrors here and what a fantastic venue. We were in the seats at the top which were high seats but give you a good view. Love the stage being central so everyone gets a good view and the cast were amazing. Outside of the unusual theatre there is both a bar and a cafe alongwith lots of areas to look at at the interval. Its a lovely calm venue with affordable shows and look forward to visiting again.