Home - Manchester, UK
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This combined theatre and cinema opened in 2015 and the the theatre was formed from a merger of two previous theatres.
Waymark Code: WMZKVC
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/26/2018
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HOME is Manchester’s centre for contemporary theatre, film, art, music and more. Explore our exciting programme to discover new art, new experiences and new stories, from our city and across the world.
Since HOME opened in 2015, 1.8 million of you have already visited us, to see thrilling theatre and dance shows, experience great independent films from across the world, dive into the new art in our galleries, relax in our café and browse our bookshop.
We work with international and UK artists to produce extraordinary experiences, creating an exciting mix of thought-provoking drama, dance, film and contemporary visual art with a strong focus on international work, new commissions and talent development.
Our ambition is to push the boundaries of form and technology, to experiment, have fun and take risks. We want to explore what it means to be human today, and to share great new art with the widest possible audience.
Theatre 1 (T1) is a flexible end on proscenium arch style theatre with a seating capacity of up to 499 seats in a number of different configurations.
T1 has been equipped with a comprehensive state of the art lighting, sound and video infrastructure which is paired with an extensive network of connectivity. The space and our experienced technical team allows us to present and produce, theatre, dance, live music, conferences and events to the highest possible standards.
Theatre 2 (T2) is our black box studio theatre and events space on our first floor. The space has pull out bleacher style bench seating with a flexible capacity of up to 132. The seating can be stored to allow for a number of different layouts and set ups. The studio is accessed by a large scenic lift which allows equipment and scenery to be delivered straight into the space.
T2 has been equipped which the latest lighting, sound and video infrastructure to support theatre, music, dance, conferences and events.
We work with artists to produce questioning and ambitious artistic projects and involve audiences with new and extraordinary theatrical experiences.
We programme an exciting, eclectic mix of plays, and our focus is celebrating and commissioning artists with an unique theatrical language. Sitting so closely to the best of international, independent cinema and contemporary visual art has inspired us to have strong visual ambitions for all our work in the theatre.
Theatre at HOME has an international focus. We are a home for UK premieres of foreign language plays and celebrate many of the most inventive international theatre companies making work around the globe. Our annual ¡Viva! festival joins together with our partner art forms in a venue-wide exploration of film, theatre and visual art from across the Spanish-speaking world.
Dance theatre, combining the raw emotion of dance with the narrative of theatre also has a new home in Manchester and we are working with international partners to commission and produce bold new work as well as host the best touring productions in this exciting medium.
Theatre 2 was launched in 2016 with a desire to explore the world around us through the lenses of the most exciting local, national and international companies. These companies are playful, questioning and challenging sharing unique viewpoints through daring performance practise.
Orbit is Theatre 2’s annual showcase festival and bring’s together a collective of artists and performances from some of the world’s best festivals as well as premiere productions into a two week celebration.
We continue to work with the best of Manchester’s thriving fringe scene with our annual PUSH Festival, which is dedicated to supporting emerging artists, filmmakers and theatre makers to help them to develop, promote and showcase their practice.
To advise and oversee our programming and ensure we are kept abreast of developments, we work with an international network of dramaturgs and we are also delighted to welcome new Associate Companies 1927 and Mighty Heart Theatre and Associate Artist Katie West. They join existing Associates Quarantine, Manchester’s leading experimental theatre company.
We also have a focus on developing the work and careers of emerging and mid career theatre makers. A programme of encounters, events and workshops – many lead by visiting practitioners of national and international standing – will provide the support, insight and platform needed to allow theatre’s next generation to flourish.
Theater Name: Home
Country: United Kingdom
Address:
Tony Wilson Place
First Street
Manchester, Greater Manchester United Kingdom
Web Site: [Web Link]
Venue: Community Theater
Type of Productions:
Multi use facility
UK premieres of foreign language plays
Dance theatre
Restored Building: no
Date of Construction: 2015
Architect/Designer: Mecanoo
Stage Type: Proscenium
Seating Capacity: 630
Special Productions/Events/Festivals:
Annual Viva festival focusing on Spanish productions
Annual PUSH Festival, which is dedicated to supporting emerging artists, filmmakers and theatre makers
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