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Royal Exchange Theatre

St. Ann's Square, Manchester M2 7DH, England
0161 833 9833
As featured in 3 days in Manchester
Ranked #2 of 85 attractions in Manchester
4.5 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Type: Theaters
Fee: Yes
Description: Many London shows start their run at the Royal Exchange, which is considered one of the best theaters outside of London's West End.
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Blackpool, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The Royal Exchange never ceases to amaze me with its decor, such a fantastic building within a building. Love the 'in-the-round' experience. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Restaurant does lovely food-varied menu- excellent and accommodating service ( sweet taken up stairs in the lounge). Modern setting in a fabulous venue. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I often call in regardless of watching a show or not the building is awesome More

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Manchester
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Once the largest trading house in the country, with cotton prices still displayed high up on the walls, this astonishing building is home to a unique theatre in the round. See a performance if you can but pop in at any time to check out the craft and art on display, have a coffee, eat in the open bar or... More

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Stockport, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

The theatre is set like a spaceship has landed in the centre of an historic and interesting building with a good restaurant and shop on site. Good productions and seating around the stage area ensure an enjoyable experience. More

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York, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

the theatre is remarkable, being almost suspended in the middle of the Royal Exchange building. Productions are generally excellent, and the directors use the space brilliantly. Most recently we saw Miss Julie, which is a challenging play, but I'd rge you to try the Royal Exchange for any production that you fancy. More

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Reston VA
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

The theater is worth a stop just to see the architecture. We attended a fun production in the Studio entitled "The Pirate Project". The Studio is a small and intimate setting for about 100 people. It was a hoot and reasonably priced at 10L per person. They had other productions available and a free exhibition by a local belly-dancing school... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Unique building, theatre in the round brings you much closer to the drama, consistently good productions. More

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Holmfirth
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

At the Royal Exchange you will find an excellent central Manchester location for coffee, lunch, drinks and the theatre all in one. Pre book the restaurant as it can get very busy. Good quality and value. One of the best northern theatre locations. More

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Haslingden, UK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

The building is very stunning and inside are few pleasent and quirky gift, craft and coffee shops. More

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