Welcome to Studio Salford
Studio Salford is an umbrella group representing and promoting several theatre companies, raising the profile of Salford as a viable artistic location and promoting artists from all over Salford and Manchester. Our performance venue is the intimate and unique space upstairs at The King's Arms, 11 Bloom Street, Salford 3. [Map]
"...facilitator to the underground, to great acclaim... original, innovative performances written, directed and acted by local talent"
- THE INDEPENDENT
"Be the envy of your friends and say you saw it first at the ever-adventurous Studio Salford." - Kevin Bourke, M.E.N.
"...a haven for Mancs looking to host leftfield theatre / poetry / music events" - ARENA MAGAZINE
"Studio Salford is at the top of the fringe" - CITY LIFE
COMING NEXT 'WEDNESDAY' & 'PARADISE WOOD' DOUBLE BILL (Not Part Of Festival 2009)
By Ian Winterton.
Studio Salford is proud to announce its hosting of the 'Not Part Of' Festival this year at the lovely King's Arms. We wish 'Not Part Of' Festival all the best in the world and are proud to support an event such as this. This is a one-off in between our 2 seasons at the King's so be sure not to miss out! [more info]
DIRECTOR: Trevor Macfarlane / Clare Howdon. PERFORMED BY: Simon Bates, James Boyland, Tara Lofthouse, Ruth Middleton, Iain Peacock.
Venue: THE KING'S ARMS , 11 Bloom St, Salford, M3 6AN
Dates: Wed 15th Jul - Sat 18th Jul Starts: 8.00pm Tickets: £7 / £5 reserve tickets
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'NOT PART OF' FESTIVAL
Studio Salford is proud to announce its hosting of the 'Not Part Of' Festival this year at the lovely King's Arms. We wish 'Not Part Of' Festival all the best in the world and are proud to support an event such as this. We're staging a double bill from 15th - 18th July, 2 plays for the price of one... details in the What's On page. This is a one-off in between our 2 seasons at the King's so be sure not to miss out!.
OUR 2nd SEASON...
The slots are booked for our second season of 2009, kicking off with Embryo 55 on Friday 4th Sept. Check back for full details as the shows are confirmed.
PHIL MINNS HITS THE INCA TRAIL
During the Buxton Fringe Festival last year, with Under the Dirt, artistic director Phil Minns, whilst on crutches recovering from knee surgery took inspiration from the rambling hills of the peak district and during the rehearsal process has registered and started his training to trek the Inca Trail to the lost city of Machu and Picchu for Macmillan Cancer Support.
"It's an exciting time getting back on stage and training for the once in a life time experience" he says. Macmillan who looked after Phil's mum in 1996 in her last months while fighting breast cancer have a special and respected place in his heart - "it's a huge personal challenge for me, but the Macmillan nurses, they are the unsung heroes who have massive challenges on a daily basis". You can check on Phil’s progress and support his efforts at www.justgiving.com/philminns.
DONATIONS WANTED
Studio Salford is an entirely voluntarily led & run organisation consisting of many volunteers. The majority of productions going on at the studio do so on a profit-share basis only. We have an office to pay for, the performance space to pay for and constant strains on office & technical equipment.
Studio Salford's In-House Companies also like to go "Out & About", taking shows developed here and showing them at various festivals around the country, further informing the wider public of our existence and the work of everyone involved. This can sometimes put a strain on our companies' personal finances.
If you would like to donate anything to Studio Salford please send us a message here, or email funding [at] studiosalford [dot] com (What does this email address mean?). Please be sure to tell us if you would like to help fund:
Technical Equipment
Office Equipment & Admin
Promotion
In-House Companies whilst "Out & About"
Office Rent
Performance Space Rent
Rehearsal Space Rent
Embryo
No preference
If you are from an organisation which is interested in sponsoring Studio Salford, please let us know this and we will arrange a meeting.
Cheques should be made out to "Studio Salford" and sent to: Funding, Studio Salford, The King's Arms, 11 Bloom Street, Salford M3 6AN, or you can pop it into an envelope addressed to "Funding, Studio Salford" and drop it behind the bar. You can also hand any donations over at the Box Office whenever we have a production on.
Cheers,
The Studio Salford Funding Team x