THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE facilities at Salford
Looking to learn more about our industry-standard Theatre and Performance facilities and read through helpful FAQs?
We employ a specialist team of experts that can help you learn how to use our facilities, to bring your ideas to life.
When you study Theatre and Performance with us, you’ll get access to industry-standard facilities in our £55 million New Adelphi building. The facilities are geared towards helping you harness your creativity, with everything from Voice Acting and Screen Acting Studios to our New Adelphi Theatre. Not sure how something works? Don’t worry, our team of experts will ensure you'll get the most out of using our Performing Arts facilities at the University of Salford.
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Did you know...?
It’s easy to travel between our campuses, Salford and Manchester
When you're a student with us, you can travel free between our campus and Manchester city centre using the number 50 bus.
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Our facilities allow you to create great works of arts
As a Theatre and Performance student, you’ll be based in our £55 million New Adelphi building at the heart of our Peel Park campus. You’ll learn in a studio centric environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.
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Great facilities are only half the story
Our team of technicians will help you get the most out of the equipment and software we have on offer.
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New Adelphi Theatre
This 350-seat venue provides an opportunity for you to stage shows in front of live audiences. It also regularly hosts professionals shows and performances.
Studio theatre
This classic black-box performance space offers a more intimate venue than the New Adelphi Theatre. It features flexible seating and staging, so you can shape the space to meet your creative needs.
Voice acting studio
From podcasting and video game dialogue to radio drama and foley sound effects, this facility gives you the flexibility to produce a range of audio for your projects.
Screen acting studio
Are you passionate about a career on the screen? You’ll learn to hone new skills using our two-screen acting studios. featuring fixed and flexible sets.
Screen 1 provides a professional fixed set and three-camera HD facility, so you can practise in front and behind the camera.
Screen 2 operates as a flexible and experimental space, with a mobile three-camera 4K-production unit, so you have the flexibility to capture a range of scenes and scenarios.
A professional studio gallery completes the set up so you can bring the whole performance together.
How accessible are your facilities?
Our rooms, buildings and spaces have been designed to cater for everyone's needs. They have disabled toilets, large lifts, large dressing rooms, and accessible entrance and exits points, so you don't need to worry about getting around.
Visit our partner, disabledGO for more information.
How do I get to and view your facilities?
By rail
The University of Salford has a dedicated train station, Salford Crescent. Direct services run to and from Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria, as well as Blackpool, Bolton, Buxton, Blackburn, Southport, Preston and Lancaster.
By bus
Staff and current students can get around campus for free using the 50 bus. The number 50 runs every 10-15 minutes between East Didsbury and MediaCity via our Peel Park campus. You can also get to us by using services 8, 12, 26, 31, 32, X34, 36, 37, 38, 50, X61, 67, or 100.
By car
The New Adelphi building is located in the Peel Park Campus just off the Crescent (A6). The closest campus carpark is Irwell Place car park. There are Blue Badge spaces on campus closer to the building.
Parking is chargeable 7 days a week between the hours of 9am – 6pm. After 6pm, parking is free. Please note: all university car parks us the PayByPhone App, Irwell Place has an optional Pay and Display machine.
Theatre and Performance Courses at Salford
All our Theatre and Performing Arts courses are delivered by the Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology. Our focus is to ensure that you have the skills you need to pursue your dreams, and we encourage our students, past and present, to collaborate with each other and achieve great things.
Whatever you choose to study with us, you’ll be mentored and supported by experts. And once you graduate, it won’t end there. You’ll join a thriving alumni network across Greater Manchester and beyond, meaning you’ll be supported professionally and personally whenever you need it.
Meet the Theatre and Performance Teaching Staff
Looking to learn more about the background of our Theatre and Performance tutors and technical demonstrators or put a face to a name?
Find out who'll work with you throughout your academic journey at the University of Salford.
Confused about accommodation or how you’ll pay for university?
We know there’s a lot to consider and it can all be a bit confusing. That’s why we’ve pulled together all the information you’ll need before you apply, so you can get the whole picture.
Have a question? We're only an email away
Whether you're looking to attend a virtual campus tour or find out more about our courses and facilities, our supportive staff will help answer your question. Contact us today, as we're only an email away or phone us on +44 (0)161 295 4545.