The Lowry
Phil Maxim has a diverse work experience in the theatre industry. Phil started their career as a Stage Technician at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in 1989 and then worked as a Stage Technician at Guildford Civic Hall until 1992. Phil then joined Cameron Mackintosh Ltd as an Assistant Stage Manager / Deputy Stage Manager from 1992 to 1994. Following that, they worked at Really Useful Theatres as an Assistant Stage Manager / Deputy Stage Manager from 1994 to 2000. In 1999, they had a brief role as an Automation No 1 at Bill Kenwright and also served as an Assistant Stage Manager at The Royal National Theatre for a few months. From 1999 to 2001, they worked as the Deputy Head Systems Engineering at The Millennium Dome. In 2001, they joined English Touring Theatre as a Stage Manager for a few months before transitioning to The Lowry, where they held various positions including Technical Stage Manager, Technical Services Manager, and currently Head of Technical Theatre.
Phil Maxim attended the Guildford School Of Acting (GSA) from 1989 to 1991, where they studied Stage Management.
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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.