The Lowry The Lowry The Lowry is a theatre and gallery complex at Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, England. It is named after the early 20th century painter L. S. Lowry, known for his paintings of industrial scenes in North West England. The complex was officially opened on 12 October 2000 by Queen Elizabeth II. To redevelop the derelict Salford docks, Salford City Council developed a regeneration plan in 1988 for the brownfield site highlighting the leisure, cultural and tourism potential of the area, and included a flagship development that would involve the creation of a performing arts centre. The initial proposals
Market Theatre (Johannesburg) Market Theatre (Johannesburg) The Market Theatre, based in the eccentric suburb of Newtown in Johannesburg, South Africa, was opened in 1976, operating as an independently, anti racist theatre during the country’s apartheid. It is named after original a produce market which was located there. Its also calledthe Old Indian Market or the Newtown Market, which closed after 60 years. The Market Theatre was renamed John Kani Theatre in 2014 after the renowned South African stage actor John Kani. In 1974 a group of theatre people came together, called The Company, and included Mannie Manim and the late Barney Simon. They