The Royal Exchange Theatre

The Royal Exchange Theatre is Manchester 's leading producing theatre company, based in the historic splendour of the Victorian cotton exchange building. We have a long history of producing new work for a large audience in our unique seven hundred and sixty seat theatre in the round. In addition, since the opening of our ninety-seat studio in 2002, we have produced a diverse range of premieres, including international work, commissions by writers from the North West and plays for young people. The Royal Exchange is passionately committed to new writing as we believe that the new play is the most direct and exciting way for the stage to make sense of the modern world.

One of the largest private property companies in the north of England, Bruntwood own over 70 buildings in central and south Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham. Focusing on the provision of exceptional customer service, Bruntwood specialise in providing a diverse range of high quality office, serviced office, retail and leisure space to over 750 businesses. Their support of new artistic talent is well documented, particularly their Bursary For New Plays at the Royal Exchange, which is now entering its eighth year. Bruntwood and the Royal Exchange have a strong relationship and Bruntwood currently sponsor at least one new play each year, as well as the Writing Competiton.