Royal Exchange Theatre, Front Room
Royal Exchange, Manchester, St Anns Square, Manchester, M2 7DH -
From
£400 min spendUp to
90 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre transforms the way people see theatre, each other and the world around them. Its historic building which was taken over by artists in 1976. Today it is an award-winning cultural charity that produces new theatre in-the-round, in communities, on the road and online.
The Theatre is a spectacular seven-sided, glass-walled capsule, suspended in the centre of the historic Cotton Exchange. This unique design means all seats are less than nine metres from the circular stage. The Studio is a smaller 90-seat flexible venue hosting touring and new productions.
Overlooking the Theatre and St Ann’s Square, is the Front Room. With a separate entrance, privacy and an optional bar area the space is ideal for meetings, presentations or private dining, and can accommodate up to 80 people.
In addition, the former board room of the Exchange is now a unique setting for a business meeting, away day, private dining, or drinks reception. This private suite is unique setting unrivalled for interior design, location and service. The Café and indoor beer garden in the Grade II Listed Great Hall offers a warm welcome in a striking location, and is a welcome alternative to the bustle of the city.
Overlooking both St Ann's Square and The Great Hall, the Front Room offers striking views of the steel and glass Theatre module, set withing the grand Victorian architecture of the former Cotton Exchange. With access via a scenic glass lift in St Ann's Square, the Front Room is a self-contained entertaining space, with its own toilets and bar.
Catering is available from our in-house catering partners and is invoiced including VAT directly by the catering team. Alternatively cold catering can be brought into the space.
The Front Room has the following capacities:
Standing Buffet: 90. Formal Dinner: 70. Boardroom Style: 20. Theatre Style: 70. Classroom Style: 70.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 90
Dining
up to 60
Theatre
up to 70
Boardroom
up to 25
Cabaret
up to 60
Classroom
up to 70
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Air conditioning
Lectern
Natural light
Table / chairs included
Public transport
Premises parking
Overnight accommodation
Breakout rooms
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
TV screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Cancellation policy
50% refundable 7 days before the event
Location
Reviews
Ben McWilliam
Fantastic little theatre, much smaller and more intimate than the "big two" nearby. Lovely area to sit and have a drink from one of bars inside prior to the show. My wife and I have watched 2 shows here (Wuthering Heights and The Importance of Being Earnest) and both have been absolutely fantastic productions! Will absolutely be returning in the future
Leather Boss
My favourite theatre. If you sit in the very front seats, it almost feels like you are part of the production that you are watching. The closeness to the performers is amazing and you find yourself wishing you were also part of the ensemble on stage! A smashing theatre, the closeness to the audience obviously brings out fantastic performances from casts which inspire audiences. The greatest production I have ever seen was at the Royal Exchange Theatre in December 2014... 'The Little Shop of Horrors', which I shall always remember fondly.
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