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Conversational Tours: LS Lowry The Theatre of Life
3 November 2026 - 23 February 2027
Join our brilliant volunteer tour guides for an informal exploration of LS Lowry The Theatre of Life to discuss the context and themes of the exhibition.
Our tours are free only with an exhibition ticket, please book onto the tour as well as purchasing your exhibition ticket separately.
This significant solo exhibition of the work of Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) marks the 50th anniversary of the painter’s death, and 13 years since his last significant institutional temporary exhibition Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life at Tate Britain. Lowry was a British painter, best known for his industrial landscapes of northwest England.
Conversational tour dates:
From Tuesday 3rd November
11am, every Tuesday and first Sunday of the month
Free
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Exhibition Events
Guided Tours: L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life
3 November 2026 - 27 February 2027
Discover L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life in greater depth and find out more about the works on display and the stories behind them.
Our tours are free only with an exhibition ticket, please book onto the tour as well as purchasing your exhibition ticket separately.
This significant solo exhibition of the work of Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) marks the 50th anniversary of the painter’s death, and 13 years since his last significant institutional temporary exhibition Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life at Tate Britain. Lowry was a British painter, best known for his industrial landscapes of northwest England.
Guided tour dates:
From Tuesday 3rd November
Tuesdays and Saturdays, 2pm
Free
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Accessible Events
BSL Exhibition Tour: L.S. Lowry
18 November 2026
Join Deaf tour guide Chisato Minamimura for an in-depth exploration of MK Gallery’s highly anticipated solo exhibition of works by British painter L.S.Lowry.
From Free - £14.50
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Accessible Events
Audio Described Tour | L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life
25 November 2026 - 27 January 2027
This event is designed for visitors who are blind or partially sighted, and their companions.
Join our specialist tour guides to explore L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life. This solo exhibition of the work of Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) marks the 50th anniversary of the Painter’s death, and 13 years since his last significant institutional show. Lowry was a British painter, best known for his industrial landscapes of northwest of England.
With in-depth descriptions and hand-held touch elements, the tour will guide visitors through a unique selection of key artworks.
From Free - £14.50
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Accessible Events
SEND Exhibition Tour | L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life
28 November 2026 - 30 January 2027
Saturday 28 November 2026 & Saturday 30 January 2027
Join specialist artist Julia Collar of Collar & Cuffs Co on an award-winning SEND Exhibition Tour exploring our exhibition L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life. She will take you on an exciting sensory filled journey, with different elements of touch, sound, movement and play.
