Bringing the story of protest and sacrifice to the Lowry theatre, Jesus Christ Superstar (JCS) is back with a fresh revival that turns the story of crucifixion into a sacrilegious reimagining framed around fame, sex and rock and roll.  

Prison breaks, Ford V8s and vigilante justice are spread across the murderous musical retelling of Bonnie and Clyde. Highlighting the couple’s separate stories from their humble beginnings, exploring how the lawless Barrow Gang was formed and spotlighting how the infamous duo pushed their luck too far.  

Lynn Nottage’s hard-hitting, Pulitzer Prize-winning play dives into the forgotten lives of factory workers in a poor town in Pennsylvania. Despite spotlighting America’s plights and premiering in 2015, the show's universal themes of friendship, loyalty and the harsh realities of being working class allow audiences to reshape the tale with Manchester’s industrial worker bees in mind.   

Diversity’s 2024 Supernova show bursts onto the Lowry Lyric stage with a tsunami of energy, sweeping the audience in their wake. Despite its story being a departure from the expected Diversity offering, Supernova holds the heart of an Ashley Banjo project, layering relentless performances within a show about living life to its fullest.