Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre is to throw open its doors to the public at a free Open Day as part of the national Fun Palaces weekend on Sunday.
The event—which takes place from 11AM to 5PM—offers visitors the chance to get behind the scenes of a working theatre. It will also include family friendly activities, workshops for all ages, the chance to dress up in the theatre's costumes and free entertainment in the Great Hall.
Backstage tours will also allow people to reach the parts of the Royal Exchange normally hidden away and discover the secrets of the sound, lighting and wardrobe departments.
On the same weekend, venues across the UK will be hosting similar events—bringing together arts and sciences, children and adults.