The Lowry
Shirley Lundstram has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations. Shirley currently holds the position of Head of Development (.8) at The Lowry, where they are responsible for strategic funding, philanthropy, and partnerships. Shirley also works as a freelance developer for the company. Prior to this, they worked at Cause4 as the Head of Programme from December 2020 to August 2022. Shirley has also served as the Leeds Dance Partnership Director at Northern Ballet from 2017 to 2020, where they provided strategic leadership and delivered a range of programs to promote dance. Before that, they worked as the Strategic Development Manager for Culture and Leisure at Salford City Council from 2010 to 2017, where they developed partnerships and attracted investments in culture and leisure services for the city. Shirley also has experience as a Mentor (volunteer) at Koestler Arts from 2011 to 2023.
Shirley Lundstram holds a BA HONS 2:1 degree in Arts Practice and Cultural Policy. Shirley acquired this degree from Bretton Hall College, Laban Centre, Coventry University.
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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.