The Lowry
Louisa O'Neill is an experienced HR professional currently serving as HR Manager at The Lowry, a not-for-profit theatre and gallery complex, since February 2023. Prior to this role, Louisa held various HR positions at Time Out Group plc between August 2018 and January 2023, including HR Manager, HR Advisor, and HR Administrator, contributing to a leading global media and hospitality business. Earlier experience includes a Senior Account Executive role at M&C Saatchi Talk, Account Executive at M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, and Executive Assistant at Campbell Brown PR, showcasing a strong background in PR and communications. Louisa's educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Events Management from Sheffield Hallam University, complemented by studies at Avado.
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The Lowry
Set in a magnificent waterside location at the heart of the redeveloped Salford Quays in Greater Manchester, The Lowry is an architectural flagship with a unique and dynamic identity. Rising from the regenerated docklands, it is a welcoming building, designed to reflect the surrounding landscapes and flourishing waterways, in its glass and metallic surfaces. The Lowry opened on 28th April 2000, bringing together a wide variety of performing and visual arts under one roof. Opening its door to the best in entertainment and education in the arts, The Lowry aims to give everyone access to new areas of creativity and to embrace its broad community. The Lowry houses two main theatres and studio space for performing arts (1,730, 466 and 180 seats respectively) presenting a full range of drama, opera, ballet, dance, musicals, children's shows, popular music, jazz, folk and comedy and gallery spaces (1,610 metres of floor space); showing the works of LS Lowry alongside contemporary exhibitions. Movement into and through the building generates an air of theatricality, festivity and anticipation. The layout of The Lowry encourages visitors to explore and enjoy the variety of facilities housed within it, throughout the day and evening. An open ramped route with dramatic views connects the theatre foyers and gallery spaces, forming a public promenade around the building, linking all activities. A breathtaking new international landmark, The Lowry is a "must see" tourist attraction - not just a venue, but a destination. The Lowry increases opportunities for social interaction within the community and generate a spirit of participation. Above all, it is an exciting and stimulating venue for education, recreation and creativity. A restaurant, cafes & bars are situated along the southern side of the building, with spectacular waterside views and in fine weather can extend out to quayside terraces overlooking the expansive Manchester Ship Canal.