This latest proposal is part of the new Medlock Square development and builds on the Club’s long-held ambition to develop East Manchester into a thriving year-round entertainment destination for visitors from Manchester, the UK and around the world to visit and enjoy.
Situated at the north-east of the Campus, the proposed three storey event venue has been designed to complement Co-op Live, as well as the Etihad Stadium’s expanded North Stand and its associated facilities at Medlock Square, including the Medlock Hotel, a wide variety of food and drink outlets, a new club shop, museum and roof walk, all of which are set to open later this year.
Working with investors and producers, Pophouse Entertainment, the Club’s proposals for the Campus will offer a unique theatrical dining experience for up to 600 guests per show.
Mamma Mia! The Party combines premium hospitality with a live theatrical production, delivering a quality dining and entertainment experience. Following the continued success of the London production at The O2 since 2019, and the Stockholm production recently celebrating its 10th anniversary, the proposed Manchester site will mark the next phase of the global hit’s expansion.
As with all of the Club’s proposed developments, ensuring that the local community benefit from new facilities remains a priority, with a continued commitment to introduce further job opportunities across a range of roles in addition to those that are already available Campus wide through the Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live.
In line with the Club’s long-term commitment to reducing vehicle traffic in and around the Campus, visitors will also be encouraged to use public transport, walk or cycle to the venue.
The Club will be hosting a drop-in event at Beswick Library between 16:00 (UK) and 18:30 (UK) on Thursday 26 March for local residents who would like to find out more about the Club’s proposals. Alternatively, residents can submit their views to the Club by completing the form below:
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Commenting on the Club’s planning application, Danny Wilson – Managing Director, Manchester City Operations, said: “Working with Pophouse, the Club’s latest proposal to further develop the Etihad Campus is an incredibly exciting opportunity for both East Manchester and the wider city more generally.
“We know there is ever increasing demand for more immersive, entertainment experiences in the North of England and we are incredibly proud to have put forward plans for consideration by Manchester City Council to bring a world-renowned event to Manchester’s newest entertainment destination, Medlock Square.
“As with all of our developments, we remain focused on ensuring that our local community benefit from any new facilities, not only in terms of jobs and training during construction, but through our local supply chain and permanent jobs across the Campus enabling local people to build their careers with us.”
Pophouse Chief Executive Officer, Jessica Koravos, added: “Manchester is known for its enthusiasm and innovation in music and entertainment and we cannot think of anywhere better to bring one of the world’s most popular and ground breaking theatrical productions. We are therefore delighted to be working with Manchester City to bring forward proposals for Mamma Mia! The Party to join Manchester’s newest entertainment destination, Medlock Square.
“Mamma Mia! The Party has been hugely successful in London, with audiences continuing to love the experience even seven years after its opening, and we are excited to be able to expand on that success, with plans to give it a new home in Manchester for many more people to enjoy.”
