THE EMPTY SPACE
The Empty Space is an intimate black box venue close to MediaCity, available for theatre hire along with studios suitable for castings, rehearsals, workshops, meetings etc. With free parking and good transport links, plus an onsite café serving delicious coffee and food, we may just be perfect for your next event.
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EMPTY SPACE – March
Brand new adult community sessions starting in March at The Empty Space.
Join us through the week for Community Choir, Dance class and The Book Club
Prices start from £5
Click here for more information and to sign up using our registration form
RHYTHM OF WELLNESS
100-person Drum Circle Celebration
Sat 7th Mar
Join Drum Therapy Collective for a big musical extravaganza as they celebrate the conclusion of their Rhythm of Wellness Drum Circle Sessions, delivered across Greater Manchester in collaboration with 40+ organisations, charities, and community groups.
They’re inviting 100 participants to experience the power, joy, and connection of drumming together in a drum circle of this size.
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ADAM VAN BENDLER – Polish stand up
Fri 13th March
Przedstawiamy najnowszy hit stand-up comedy – Adam Van Bendler, z programem “Ultimatum”. 16+
The latest stand-up comedy hit – Adam Van Bendler, with his show “Ultimatum.” Please note this show is performed in Polish. 16+
Tickets from £30
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GORILLA INVITATIONAL
Sat 21st March
Jujitsu returns to The Empty Space in March, May, September and November.
Click here for line-up and tickets
DIMITAR IVANOV – KAPITANA
Хомеопатия за душата | Homeopathy for the Soul
Sat 28th March
Ако някога си се чудил дали си сам в абсурда на ежедневието… спокойно – не си. Просто не си бил още в залата и не си гледал това шоу. 16+
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re alone in the absurdity of everyday life… rest assured – you are not. You just haven’t been to the theater yet and haven’t seen this show. This show is performed in Bulgarian. 16+
Tickets from £28.75
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EMPTY SPACE – April
The Young Company presents
NEWSIES JR
Thu 23rd – Sun 26th April
The Young Company is seizing the day with a high-energy production of Newsies Jr and you won’t want to miss it!
Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, Newsies is a rousing tale of courage, friendship, and standing up for what’s right. Packed with show-stopping numbers like ‘Seize the Day’ and ‘Santa Fe’, this Tony Award–winning musical delivers big dance, bold heart, and nonstop energy. The Young Company brings fresh fire to this beloved Broadway hit, showcasing powerhouse vocals, electrifying choreography, and the kind of raw talent that makes live theatre unforgettable.
MANHATTAN cast performing Thursday & Saturday
BROOKLYN cast performing Friday & Sunday
Please make sure you are booking for the correct performances as tickets may not be exchanged.
Tickets from £18.28 including booking fee
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EMPTY SPACE – May
KANDORO’S STATE OF THE NATION
Sat 2nd May
King Kandoro was the first comedian to headline and sell out Reps Theatre in 2019, a feat that he bested in 2021 when he sold out 7 Arts Theatre with his Prodigal Son Tour.
After a sell-out show at The Empty Space in September 2024, Kandoro returns as part of his brand new comedy tour.
Tickets from £28 + booking fee
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Elysium Theatre Company presents
LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
by Eugene O’Neill
70TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Directed by Jake Murray
Supported by the Arts Council of England.
Fri 22nd May
“The past is the present, isn’t it? It’s the future too. We all try to lie our way out of that but life won’t let us.”
Summer 1912: the Tyrones gather in the family home on the coast of New England. After years of separation they are reunited again, full of hope for the future. But as day passes into night their love will be tested to the utmost as the ghosts of the past come to haunt them and they all are drawn back into a past they hoped to escape.
Award-winning Durham theatre company Elysium TC returns to Manchester after a string of hits (‘The Moth’ & ‘The Island’ at the Lowry, ‘Miss Julie’ at Hope Mill and ‘Jesus Hopped The A Train’ at HOME) with Eugene O’Neill’s masterpiece ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’, one of the greatest plays ever written, probably the greatest on the American stage.
“This company can do no wrong.” – Reviewer Number 9
Tickets from £14.50
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EMPTY SPACE – June
TALENT NOBODY SEES: FROM THE STREETS TO THE STAGE
Sat 6 June
Real people. Real voices. Real moments. Manchester’s hidden talent takes the stage for one inspiring night.
Talent Nobody Sees: From the Streets to the Stage – Manchester Edition is a powerful live music showcase celebrating real singers discovered on the streets of Manchester.
More than a show — it’s a celebration of Manchester’s raw talent, creativity, and spirit.