Spring 2025 at the Royal Exchange Theatre kicks off with female-driven stories of contemporary classic plays directed by two powerhouse directors.
Sarah Frankcom returns with two revolutionary Caryl Churchill plays, Escape Alone What If If Only and Natalie Abrahami makes her Exchange debut with Mike Leigh’s iconic contemporary classic Abigail’s Party
Greater Manchester audiences will be able to access theatre on their doorstep as the Exchange’s pop-up theatre The Den will take up residency in Leigh and Tameside, developing two unique festivals this spring and summer 2025.
The Royal Exchange continues its partnership with Manchester International Festival with an exciting World Premiere to be announced early next year.
Selina Cartmell, the Royal Exchange Theatre’s new Creative Director is currently developing her first programme of work to mark the Theatre’s 50th anniversary in 2026. Her exciting new season will launch in Autumn 2025, celebrating the phenomenal history of the theatre and shaping the next chapter of this extraordinarily unique space.
