I have received an email from the Library Theatre Company which contains a little more detail about their new home which, despite some people's misgivings (including my own), now seems to be confirmed.
I just hope the building is worthy of such a significant move for two iconic Manchester institutions and that sufficient urban regeneration and landscaping is in place to make this new location a worthwhile addition to the city centre - and not another half-baked regeneration wasteland that diminishes both venues.
My other observation is that, having spent some time in Liverpool recently, Manchester is woefully short of contemporary art space (sorry Whitworth) so I would personally like to see a much increased contemporary gallery space.
Or indeed a nice Manchester contemporary art museum/gallery.![]()
Our new home has been confirmed and we are delighted to announce our brilliant and exciting new opportunity - from 2014 a brand new building situated at the top of First Street, will be The Library Theatre Company’s permanent base.
And it won’t just be a theatre. We are joining forces with Cornerhouse to work in partnership in what will be a new world-class arts facility. The building will boast a 450 - 500 seat-theatre, up to five cinemas, 600 sq m of contemporary gallery space, education rooms and informal and outdoor performance spaces as well as an impressive café and state-of-the-art back of house facilities
I just hope the building is worthy of such a significant move for two iconic Manchester institutions and that sufficient urban regeneration and landscaping is in place to make this new location a worthwhile addition to the city centre - and not another half-baked regeneration wasteland that diminishes both venues.
My other observation is that, having spent some time in Liverpool recently, Manchester is woefully short of contemporary art space (sorry Whitworth) so I would personally like to see a much increased contemporary gallery space.
Or indeed a nice Manchester contemporary art museum/gallery.
