THE Lowry is making a "something for everyone " claim for its new autumn and winter season.

It is certainly offering a catholic mix in its galleries and theatres.

More than 70 shows will be on offer in the theatres ranging from opera to top-class drama.

The theatre season opens on September 6 with the classic thriller Dial M for Murder starring Brookside's Steven Pinder and Judy Brock of The Bill and Peak Practice.

Following a successful run at the Lowry last year, The Play What I Wrote opens on October 4.

In November the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Touring Consortium stages Arthur Miller's The Crucible.

The West End's surprise comedy hit of the year - Round the Horne...Revisited - gets another airing in December. Also for Christmas is the family favourite The Wizard of Oz.

Full information on everything the Lowry has to offer is available on the Lowry's website: www.the lowry.com