53two is the small Manchester venue with a giant heart – supporting new voices, community causes, and offering a warm welcome to all beneath its iconic arches.

Help Glenn Meads raise money to support 53two

Help Glenn Meads raise money to support 53two

Thanks to the generosity of his customers, long-standing vendor Colin enjoyed a weekend away in Blackpool!

Sean Baker drama triumphed at the Oscars – a filmmaker who has never compromised his art for Hollywood appeal. Read more at Empire.

This Kind of Black is a powerful one-man show by Reece Williams that blends poetry, movement, and storytelling to challenge stereotypes, explore collective trauma, and celebrate the resilience and hum...

Iʼm raising money to get a beloved Manchester Big Issue vendor to Blackpool for a break. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

Poet and playwright Reece Williams brings his hit coming-of-age play This Kind of Black back to HOME, offering an intimate and powerful exploration of masculinity, grief, and Black identity through th...

The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat! We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...

Faith Healer at The Kings Arms is a beautifully crafted and deeply affecting exploration of truth, memory and the flawed nature of human connection.

We caught up with Vicky Binns during rehearsals for Brian Friel’s Faith Healer at The Kings Arms to talk about her love for acting, the timelessness of Friel’s writing, and why Manchester’s theatre sc...

From dystopian dramas and Shakespearean mashups to laugh-out-loud farces, Manchester’s 2025 theatre season is packed with unforgettable performances for every taste—don’t miss it!

Meg Hickie combines her love of storytelling and the transformative power of the genre in Bump(s), a heartwarming Christmas musical premiering at 53two this December.

Claire Moore brings star power and heart to Hope Mill Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol.

Willy Russell's Blood Brothers, a gripping blend of Greek tragedy and social critique, remains as poignant as ever with its timeless exploration of class divides, captivating performances and unforget...