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Manchester's most inclusive arts hub, Deansgate. Creative Dir; @simon_naylor . Venue Mgr; @alexandrajmax . Home to @maplatform t: 07432 198 724 Charity: 1179418
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If you need somewhere to come grab a coffee and await news, head to the arches. We've got the kettle on!
#RoomForManchester
@GMPCityCentre
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Delighted to hear we have received a
#CultureRecoveryFund
from
@ace_national
&
@DCMS
@hmtreasury
. This incredible grant will help us recover & allow us to continue to be
#HereForCulture
providing training & opportunities for
#creatives
across
#Greater
#Manchester
💜💙
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To our dear friends, patrons, visitors & great supporters; we need your help! Only a small amount, but all your small amounts can help massively! Have a watch….💜💙
#Manchester
#Theatre
#Mcr
💰
🧱
📝
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A day of excitement for the team! Opening day announced! This is the bar only but a huge step for us. The 30th May is our first public night but we have 3 VIP invite nights before that so eyes peeled for a special invite. We can’t wait to see you! 💜💙
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The news is out! We’re ending 2020 on a high! The lease signed, the deal done... we get the 🔑 on Jan 4th & it’s all hands on deck to get open ASAP! What a year, still wrapped in the love & support of you brilliant people. Let’s start 2021 with a bit of joy! We 💜💙you!
#MCR
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It’s been, as the kids would say, a ‘hot minute’ but we’re BACK with a
#Casting
breakdown for our FIRST show in our new, extended
#theatre
.
Please read carefully before submitting. We can’t wait to hear from you all. Any questions, drop us a line! 💜💙
#Manchester
#Mcr
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Merry Christmas to all! It’s our 3rd
#ChristmasAd
🎄 with
@TripleC_UK
& we are delighted to have been supported by
@ITV
. Our aim; to promote equality, diversity & a little Christmas cheer. A huge thanks to all who took part in helping us create
#TimeForSanta
by
@andrewdduffy
💜💙
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Hello world. My name is Albion, or Albi! I’m the new dog at 53two. When the new
#theatre
opens you’ll get to meet me, or maybe at the studios. I’m a
#Whippet
& I’m 7 weeks old! I can’t wait to meet you all for some licks! 🐾💜💙
#Puppy
#Manchester
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Thanks to legend Dave Howell we now have a piece of the legendary
@oldhamcoliseum
in the arches for ever. These special seats from their beautiful auditorium were given to us so we can keep a piece of the old girl alive with us! 💜💙
#GreaterManchester
#Manchester
#Theatre
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Finally got man & legend
@Evetssteve4
down to the arches to share with him this beautiful painting by
@RMorrisWrites
. Steve has been an incredible supporter of 53two & this was a fitting, if not small, token of our appreciation! Thank you Steve! You’re with us forever now! 💙💜
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Show us an empty space, we’ll show you a
#theatre
. What a joy to be back in action tonight after one of the most incredible journeys. We started in 2016 & every minute of every day has been a valuable, enjoyable lesson. We’re only just starting
#Manchester
…we cannot wait. 💜💙
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LEASE EXTENDED! We are with you until at least the end of October! For those who have been unable to book.... EMAIL NOW!!!
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Thank you to
#Brassic
&
@skytv
for choosing the arches to celebrate their 5th Birthday in! We took one hell of a makeover & welcomed a line up of icons beneath our
#Manchester
bricks. Simply brilliant! 💙💜
#Manchester
#Tv
#Actor
#Acting
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🚨FIRST LOOK AT 53two! 🚨 Thanks to
@MENnewsdesk
&
@daisyejackson
@CityLifeManc
for sharing the
#FirstLook
sneak-peak into our new home, the new 53two. All we’re missing is YOU! We open to the public on Sunday 30th May 1100-0100. Come join us!!! 💜💙
#MCR
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3 years to the day, we shared our audacious plans. 53two thrives on believing the impossible, working harder than before & on building a tribe that make plans, reality.
Tomorrow
@Jbshortsplays
opens in our new, 150 seater. More to come, but always dream big! 💜💙
#Manchester
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If you’re walking home alone & feel intimidated, if you’re out & something makes you feel uncomfortable, if you’re in our venue & need assistance, our staff will welcome you, listen to you, order a cab & sit with you until it arrives, or just listen. 💙💜
#SafeSpace
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From Sunday 30th May we open from 11am EVERYDAY!!! Got a work deadline, a meeting or just fancy a coffee & a natter we’ll be here!! 🎉
#manchester
#venue
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A poem written and performed by
#Manchester
and friends of 53two. We miss you.
It's been a long time. We're almost there. Thank you for waiting - you're great. 💙💜
#Theatre
#MCR
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Never has a picture been so insignificant to so many, but so important to so few! A seminal day for the team in
#TheArches
as we got hi-vis
#BootsOnTheGround
. We’re quiet, but it doesn’t mean we’re not working hard! 💙💜
#Manchester
#Theatre
#MCR
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Oh hey sexy glass frontage & new bar! The team
@KerrLimited
working over time so that we can open part of our new venue, ASAP & put this bad boy to use! We think you’ll agree, she’s looking prettttyyyyyy awesome! 💙💜
#Manchester
#Theatre
#MCR
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Happy Birthday to our
@alexandrajmax
. 🎉🎉🎉Venue Manager & Dog Mum extraordinaire! Have an amazing weekend (because obvs one day isn’t enough party!) & celebrate in style! Rosé all day??? 💜💙
#Manchester
#Mcr
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New year… sort of same old us but with some exciting changes! Thank you for your undying support. From all of the team, stick with us whilst we grow & come enjoy the new look 53two! 💙💜
#Manchester
#Theatre
#Mcr
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It’s the crew night out. 3 months in & we’ve found our perfect tribe. What. A. Team! We cannot thank you all enough for weathering the storm with us as we opened our doors in uncertain times. You’re absolute legends & we 💙💜 you all!
#DreamTeam
#53Crew
#Manchester
#Theatre
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This is not about saving the
@rxtheatre
- this is about saving EVERY theatre. As many as we can. The Exchange is a beautiful flagship for us smaller theatres but smaller theatres are equally important-in some ways, more important. Saving
#Theatre
is ALL THEATRE!
#KeepTheatreAlive
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We’ve been quietly working away in these scary times. With
#TheArts
hit hard it is with joy that we thank
#BackStageTrust
for pledging their support to 53two & blessing us with an amazing grant to get the doors open for you,
#Manchester
. We will be back!
#KeepTheatreAlive
💜💙
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We’re flying the flag for
#Manchester
today! Sending love & Manc kisses to the entire city, remembering those who we lost, those injured & celebrating our unbreakable spirit. Hate will never have a hold on Manchester. ❤️🐝
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It’s almost
@Jbshortsplays
time!
We found arches for our first home & we wouldn’t be
#TheArches
without them.
New lights, new seats, new team…same stunning bricks! 🧱
Come worship
#theatre
in the church of 53two. 💜💙
#Manchester
#Mcr
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Tomorrow at 6pm we share our
#ChristmasAd
. We’d love you to join us, online, for the premiere. Head to to get your reminder for the main event! We’re so excited to share. Here’s a little teaser from ourselves,
@TripleC_UK
& the team!🎄🎅🏻
#ChristmasTime
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For you
@OldhamColiseum
. Thank you for being our champions & our beacon. You will be missed. We 💜💙 you!
#GoodnightOldhamColiseum
#Manchester
#Theatre
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Today we fitted our pumps. It’s an absolute delight to be welcoming back
@BrightsideBrew
to the arches. A quintessentially
#Manchester
brew served in our historic venue has no better fit! Massive thanks to the team for continuing to support us & for being the best
#brewery
💜💙
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It’s his birthday! King of the Arches, Door Dog, Bark Tender et al.
Everybody’s favourite
#theatre
dog!
ALBION! 🎉🎉🎉
He’s 3 today & for his birthday he’d like treats, strokes & to play fetch.
See you later! 💙💜
#Manchester
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'Unwaged' Tickets are a huge step towards
#Theatre
being
#accessible
for everyone. Just one step, but an important one. We're delighted to be able to bring this initiative to the arches for our upcoming shows.
#MancMade
#MCR
#Manchester
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Today we moved a LOT from the studios to the arches as we start ANOTHER new chapter in the life of 53two &
@MAPlatform
. We genuinely couldn’t have done it without this incredible team of helpers (&
@alexandrajmax
, photographer here!) We unmasked & posed! THANK YOU HEROES! 💙💜
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An honour to be listed with
#Manchester
Giants!
Short List is such a privilege & a great achievement for ALL our team who work tirelessly to create a hub for all.
If you feel we’re worthy of a vote, please do! Thank you to those who nom’d! We 💙💜you! ▶️
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Would it even be 53two if it didn’t have stunning arches & exposed brickwork? The lads from
#KerrInteriors
&
@CodaMCR
doing an ace job cleaning her up. Amazing to see
#TheArches
come to life! 💜💙
#53New
#Theatre
#Manchester
#MCR
#Accessibility
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It’s what they call
#BlueMonday
but we want Jan to be brighter! So, if you’re feeling blue, reach out & come & grab a
#53Brew
. Chat about being creative, careers, your plans or if you just want to natter; the kettle’s on! ☕️ So, drop us an email, grab a cuppa & come say hi. 💜💙
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Our first weekend ✅ 200+ people through the door-so good to see your faces. Thank you for your support: in venue, on social media, messages we 💙💜 you! Huge thank to our incredible bar team who SMASHED it. You’re heroes & we couldn’t have asked for more. 53two is back!
#MCR
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Happy Birthday to the Queen of the Arches
@alexandrajmax
. Always smiling, always welcoming, always brilliant. Thank you for being our twinkling ray of light! We 💙💜 you!
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#WorldTheatreDay
. So much to share, so many memories. Just 5 years since 53two opened & what a ride. Today we moved into a new home & soon,
#Manchester
’s new
#theatre
. Thank you all for your support. This is YOURS! From one arch in 2016, to another in 2021. See you all soon!💜💙
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We remain impartial at all times, however,
@BorisJohnson
is not allowed inside any venues of ours. Forever. Sending love to all those in
#Manchester
affected by this & not getting support. We have found a true, strong, dedicated leader in
@AndyBurnhamGM
. Keep fighting! 💙💜
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Super excited for our next reader! His infamy precedes him & he’s taken time out of
#Brassic
to help make
#Christmas
that little bit more special! Thanks
@steveevets26
for spreading joy & helping raise money for
@WoodSt_Mission
!
#Actors
,
#Writers
&
#Schools
-get involved! 💜💙
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🚨PAID OPP🚨Our massive
#Christmas
Ad is back & we want YOU! We're looking for
#writers
to pitch. The chosen idea will receive support from ace
@Iankershaw
. Our last advert got 100k+ views, even making national news! Watch here ▶️ Grab the info below! 💜💙
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#Little
Amal was everything we could have hoped for. Thank you for visiting our little arches.
#RefugeesWelcome
💜💙
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Many of you have been asking about our future venue & if you can help....
#MancMade
#Manchester
#Arts
#Theatre
#MCR
#53You
#Help
#Crowdfunding
#RT
❤️🐝
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Tonight, the wonderful people at
@Jbshortsplays
have given an incredible £467.07 to those in
#Manchester
in need!
#Heroes
Keep being ace!❤️
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We’re so close! So, it’s time for
#DoubleOrNothing
! Every donation is now doubled....😱😱 We know times are hard but if you can help us
#KeepTheatreAlive
, your donation is now twice as important! (Captioned video; ).
➡️ 💙💜
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#Manchester
! We’ve got a little treat for you! Our new
#Rehearsal
&
#Workshop
space. Booking from November, a fully
#accessible
studio in the heart of
#MCR
. The best bit? You’re 20 seconds from the arches & you get 15% off with your hire! Drop us a line; info
@53two
.com 💙💜
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Team
#AwayDay
. You won’t find a harder working, more brilliant, dedicated & superb team on the planet. Each & every person (& those that couldn’t make it!) stitched into the fabric of the arches! Thank you team. 💙💜
#Manchester
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Here he is! The man of the hour. He came to the arches, was given a ridiculous task & rose above all expectations to deliver
#ThePod
. One of
#Manchester
’s finest studio spaces. It’s housed so, so much! Top work Dave! Let’s say good bye in style! ❤️🐝
#MancMade
#TimeToSayGoodbye
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Today 53two
#Studio
was born. A beautiful pop-up space that was filled with the brilliance of
@ArdenActors
,
@RachelMcMurray1
&
#TheGoodHope
. You weathered the storm & delivered class to the arches. Thank you for being our maiden voyage! Congrats to all!
#Theatre
#Manchester
💙💜
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Who caught the Queen of the Arches
@alexandrajmax
on the telly-box last night doing her thang in
@emmerdale
!? AWESOME! We loved it. Well done brilliant lady! We love to see it 💜💙
#Actor
#Acting
#MCR
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The last words on the arches by
@Simon_Naylor
- delivered at our closing party on Saturday. Not everyone mentioned was present so here it is in it's unedited (some bad language!) & full glory! Thank you to all. 💜💙
(A thread - tagged in order of appearance!)
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The sun is shining & so are we as we welcome back the
#OG
@StaceyHarcourt
to cover the maternity leave of
@alexandrajmax
. Many years ago Stace started
@MAPlatform
with
@Simon_Naylor
& then worked with Al at 53two V1. We can’t think of a better stand-in as
#VenueProducer
💜💙
#Mcr
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We have the best team. ‘We’ being the important word here. Not ‘I’. Every one of the team, whatever position, has gone above & beyond. They are us. As we enter a new phase, a nod to the integral folk keeping 53two moving, growing & developing. THANK YOU TEAM!
💜💙
#Manchester
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An empty set... the greatest & most incredible set we’ve ever had the ridiculousness to attempt. It worked. Without question. We have a very small team who made this happen. They’re brilliant. They work through the night for very little credit. We ❤️ you!
#TheNewspaperBoy
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It’s time to celebrate this guy. The incredible
@JPSmudge
- our Bar Manager. The man in charge of all things drinks & snacks. He’s been our absolute saviour, working tirelessly & ensuring a smooth, brilliant opening. We can’t thank him enough! You’re our hero JP! 💜💙
#Manchester
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This is what you call a LINE-UP! Check out these incredible
#actors
who have given their time to help spread some joy & raise money for
@WoodSt_Mission
. What a bunch of legends!
#Manchester
#GreaterManchester
#WriteChristmas
❤️🐝
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Happy Birthday to the king of the arches! Albion is 2 today!!! 🎉🎉🎉
The greatest
#theatre
dog & the greatest asset to 53two! Have a great day Albi!!! 💜💙
#Manchester
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Here she is! The
#MancMade
@ 53two trailer! Coming in March to celebrate 3 days of Creative
#Manchester
! Buy tickets, sell your wares, sponsor us! Thanks to
@AWBPhotography
@jesskempartist
&
@NoMoreHumanArt
for the love! Find out more at
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We get some stuff wrong but when it comes to parties, don’t even try us… Merry Christmas to the greatest team hospitality ever bore! 💜💙
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BABY IN THE HOUSE!! Huge congrats to our
@alexandrajmax
, Aaron & of course tiny Caleb. Welcome to the world 💙💜
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An incredible day for us to be able to share that the ace
@ShobnaGulati
joins
@LongfellaPoet
as a patron of 53two-supporting us on our journey to provide ground-breaking, accessible & affordable theatre! Thank you Shobna! 💜💙
#Manchester
#Theatre
#MCR
#NEWS
Shobna Gulati to be patron of Manchester's 53TWO Theatre and Company.
@53two
@MAPlatform
@mancmade
@ShobnaGulati
- here -
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Our studio space has it’s first visitors!! Lovely to have
@ArdenActors
in rehearsing with us! 💙💜
#manchester
#studio
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📢 NEWS!📢
‘Things That Divide Us’ by
@JoshuaChandos
is LIVE; our first show in the new venue. Dir. by
@Simon_Naylor
a funny, moving & punchy play with
@bethlilybanks
&
@CallumJoshSim
💜💙
#TTDU
📆 13/9 - 1/10
🎟
💰£2 - £11.50
#Manchester
#Theatre
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His support of 53two &
@MAPlatform
has been immeasurable. He’s a legend & a scholar. We have a lot of 💙💜 for this beardy b*****d! Thank you Steve!
#Manchester
#Lockdown
has been a tough time for so many...
This man has brought people together, made us laugh, wrote powerful poetry, had the most unkempt hair & beard in the country & sworn a lot!Thank you
@steveevets26
for stopping so many people from feeling alone.
STEVE 1
LONELINESS 0
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One last time you beautiful arch! You, in your present, dragged-together, begged, borrowed & stolen state, have served us more than well. Tomorrow, the builders move in & you get the treatment you deserve!
#Manchester
, we just keep on growing… for you! 💙💜
#Theatre
#Mcr
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The news is out!
WE HAVE OUR FIRST SEASON & it’s with legends!
@Jbshortsplays
@ImaginalityProd
@DibbyTheatre
@switch_mcr
@JoshuaChandos
to name just a few! It’s all systems go in the arches & we couldn’t be happier to be back doing what we do best! 💜💙
#Theatre
#Manchester
Theatre news: 52two's face-changing feat
Manchester’s
@53two
launches its first-ever season with new writing, the return of
@Jbshortsplays
and opportunities for sharing work. -
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Huge congratulations to our super-human, legend of a lady
@alexandrajmax
who has been nominated in the
@NorthPowerWomen
‘Power Women Future List’ Awards! We couldn’t agree more-her contribution to the arts & empowering women is second to none! 🥳🥳🥳
#Manchester
#Theatre
#MCR
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WE FOUND OUR ANGEL! 👼 The incredible Sharon Colpman has made it possible for 53two to power on to the final stages in completing the move & build of a new venue & we love her! 💙💜 Read more...
#Manchester
#Theatre
#MCR
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WOO HOO!!!!! LAUNCHING TODAY!! Fancy supporting us by purchasing one of our t-shirts or tote bags?! On sale now!!! 💙💜
#KeepTheatreAlive
#Theatre
#Manchester
#Merch
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Never visited before? We’ve made a Grade II* listed archway into a cosy, urban, subterranean hideaway. Using existing 150 year old stone & metal, injected with modern industrial vibes, we’ve created a
#Manc
-centric haven. A place to work, meet & play.
#HomeIsWhereTheArchIs
💜💙
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This evening the queen of our arches
@alexandrajmax
sets sail in the good ship
@hopemilltheatr1
as
@productions_her
open
#MSND
#TheDream
. Smash it up Alex! We can’t wait to see you! Folks, if you’re reading this, send your best!!
#BREAKLEGS
to all involved! 💙💜
#Manchester
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THERE’S BEEN A SERIOUS CRIME!!! (And one of the moron burglars fell over so it’s worth a watch!)...
...if you know them, do tell. We’d love our benches back!
#MancMade
#Manchester
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We’ve covered up what’s happening inside the arches with some cunning window vinyls...of what it looked like in December! And of course our poem. So, if you want to see what we’re up to, you’ll have to wait! 👀 VIP opening emails coming soon! 💙💜
#Manchester
#Theatre
#MCR
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As of last week, we no longer stock plastic straws! This is because we love sea-life.... mainly turtles!
#PlasticFree
🐟 🐠 🐢
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The brilliant
@reece_dinsdale
in full swing in the arches.
#ReecesPieces
is a beautiful evening. What a joy to listen to this brilliant man share tales from his life, career & more. Joyous!
#Manchester
#Theatre
#MCR
💙💜
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