A London-based arts producer and one of Manchester’s newest theatres have announced a major collaboration.
Aria Entertainment has joined forces with Hope Mill Theatre in Ancoats to showcase the venue and revive musical theatre.
The first show from the new partnership is the musical Parade, which will run for three weeks from May 13 to June 5. The performance run will include Sunday evening performances throughout.
The team will also be staging Hair the musical and a workshop of a brand new musical.
Aria Entertainment is a theatrical production company headed up by Manchester-born producer and company director Katy Lipson, who has experience in producing new and established works in the West End, Edinburgh Festival and UK tours.
Katy commented: “I am delighted our first show will be Parade, a show I’ve wanted to produce since I saw the production at The Donmar in Covent Garden some years ago.”
Hope Mill Theatre opened in December and is the brainchild of Joseph Houston and William Whelton who, after a career in theatre and living in London, were inspired by Off West End Theatres and wanted to form a creative hub in Manchester. The five-storey mill is also home to writers, artists and designers.