THE LOWRY · QUAYS THEATRE, SALFORD
GODS OF
SALFORD
Directed by Jimmy Fairhurst
Written by Jimmy Fairhurst, Louise Haggerty & Andrew Butler
A Not Too Tame & The Lowry co-production
How 25 working-class Salford kids became a theatre troupe — and could help change the face of British acting. (The Independent)
THE PRODUCTION
GREEK MYTHS. SALFORD STREETS.
Step into a world where ancient myths collide with the modern streets of Salford. GODS OF SALFORD reimagines Greek mythology as raucous, heartfelt tales of working-class defiance and resilience, following a group of young Olympians who dare to rewrite their destinies.
Blending mythic storytelling with real stories from local young people and communities, it's a bold, unapologetic celebration of resilience, identity and creative power — bringing together 25 young people from Salford for The Lowry's 25th anniversary.
This is more than theatre; it's our values in action: championing creative potential, tackling social inequality head-on, and forging pathways into the arts for Salford's next generation of storytellers.
Venue
Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford
Dates
29–30 April 2025 · House of Lords, London, 21 October 2025
Commission
The Lowry's 25th Anniversary
What the critics said
★★★★★
“The best high-energy, fun and poignant theatre you'll see anywhere”
★★★★★
“Uplifting and intensely moving”
★★★★
“A no-nonsense, highly entertaining night out, which the Gods would more than approve of”
★★★★
“This was special… a riot, in a very good way”
Watch
In rehearsal
REHEARSAL PHOTOS COMING SOON
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