Welcome

The Royal Exchange Theatre is a seven-sided, glass-walled capsule, literally suspended from huge marble pillars situated in the Great Hall of the Exchange. The unique design means all seats are less than nine metres from the circular stage giving views from all angles. Our policy is to express the bewildering, complex wonderment of life through the full spectrum of theatre.

Autumn - Winter 2010/2011 season brochure

Read our Annual Report for 2008/2009

Read our Exchange Education Annual Report for 2008/2009
 
 
What's on
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Theatre The Theatre
Theatre The Studio
Exhibition Exhibition
Special FX Special FX




We are currently improving our Box Office system to give you a better service and a better quality of provision including faster speeds, better accessibility and flexibility, the option to select your own seats online and more features to allow you to manage your own account with us.

While we are upgrading our box office system our online bookings are temporarily being handled by Quaytickets. Quaytickets is a ticket agency operated by The Lowry with all money raised from booking fees being reinvested in The Lowry Centre Trust. Booking fees are 10% per ticket and £0.95 per order for first class postage.
The Royal Exchange Theatre relies on vital financial support from generous individuals, businesses and organisations. Play a crucial role in safeguarding our future...more >
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An amazing variety of costumes and accessories for hire from a wide range of historical periods...more >

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Our new Restaurant and Bar overlooking St Anne's Square is a welcoming place to eat ,drink and relax...more >

News

Hat
Hats Off to Julia!

Royal Exchange hat-maker reaches finals of international competition

Sound
Find Out the Secrets Of Sound
This month's podcast features exclusive interviews with DR FAUSTUS & Royal Exchange Theatre Sound Designers   
LOVESONG
We Bring You the Very Best from the Edinburgh Festival!
Some of our Studio visiting companies have been winning prizes, getting rave reviews and allsorts at that Festival. Here's a round up of who's won what, who's said what about what...