Lowry Centre

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The Lowry Centre or The Lowry is a combined theatre and gallery complex dedicated to L.S. Lowry situated in Salford Quays, Manchester, England. Inside are two theatres, the Lyric and the Quays, coloured purple and orange respectively, which host a wide range of touring plays, comedians and musicians; the Lowry also hosts the Opera North series of operas. It is said that the Lyric theatre has the largest stage in the UK outside London's West End.

The building was designed by James Stirling and Michael Wilford was completed in 2000 with the help for £21m of National Lottery funding. The aerofoil canopy at the entrance is clad with perforated steel and illuminated from the inside at night. It is located close to the Imperial War Museum North and the Old Trafford football stadium. It is served by the Harbour City stop on the Metrolink tram network.

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