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The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre

The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre
About

The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre in Chorlton, Manchester is a vibrant cultural hub known for its award-winning theatre and inclusive arts programming. Housed in a beautifully restored Victorian building, The Edge offers an intimate performance space alongside rehearsal rooms, a café, and community facilities. Since opening in 2011, it has become Manchester’s leading Theatre for Participation, producing original work and hosting acclaimed small-scale touring productions. The Edge is also a registered charity, using high-quality theatre and arts to support homeless individuals, vulnerable adults, and young people. Its participatory programmes include drama, music, dance, and visual arts, empowering people of all backgrounds to express themselves creatively. With patrons like Julie Hesmondhalgh and Sir Mark Rylance, The Edge continues to champion new writing, children’s theatre, and musical innovation, making it a welcoming space where professional artists and community members come together to create, connect, and inspire.

Manchester United Kingdom
Location

The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre is located on Manchester Road in Chorlton, Manchester, with the postcode M21 9JG. Housed in a charming 19th-century former Red Cross Hospital building, it offers an intimate 70-seat venue known for high-quality theatre productions, particularly focusing on children’s theatre, musical theatre, and new writings. The Centre also provides rehearsal and workshop spaces and features an award-winning café called The Dressing Room, which supports a hospitality training programme for adults with learning disabilities. The surrounding area, Chorlton, is a lively and leafy suburb famous for its independent shops, cafes, and community spirit. It is well connected by public transport, including a nearby Metrolink tram stop, and offers visitors a welcoming and vibrant setting to enjoy arts and culture in Manchester's southwest.

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