Stephen Joseph Studio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stephen Joseph Studio |
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| Former names | German Protestant Church, Greenheys |
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| Architectural style | Neo-Gothic |
| Location | Chorlton on Medlock |
| Coordinates | 53°27′49.46″N 2°14′3.73″W / 53.4637389°N 2.2343694°W |
| Construction started | 1871 (?) |
| Completed | Prior to 1895 |
| Owner | University of Manchester |
The Stephen Joseph Studio is a building in Manchester, England. It used to be a German Protestant Church. Today, it is part of the University of Manchester.
It is located in an area called Greenheys, Manchester. The street it was on, Wright Street, no longer exists.
History of the Stephen Joseph Studio
The building was first mentioned in a Manchester guide in 1858. At that time, its pastor was H. E. Marotsky. This church was different from another German Church in John Dalton Street.
The University of Manchester started using the building in 1949. It was used for different things before the Department of Drama moved in.
What's Inside the Studio?
The main door of the studio is on the west side. There is also a side entrance on the north. On the east side, you can see a beautiful rose window.
Inside, the building has seven lecture rooms. These rooms can hold up to 179 students.
Stephen Joseph and Theatre
The studio is named after Stephen Joseph. He was a very important person in theatre. He helped create something called theatre in the round. This is a type of theatre where the audience sits all around the stage. It makes you feel very close to the action!
Since the late 1970s, another building called the Mansfield Cooper Building has been nearby. It stands to the south-west of the studio.
