Space Studios Manchester Explained

Space Studios Manchester
Former Names:The Space Project
Alternate Names:Space Studios
Map Type:United Kingdom Greater Manchester
Location Country:United Kingdom
Building Type:Film and television studios
Address:Space Studios Manchester, Vaughan Street, West Gorton, Manchester, M12 5FQ
Owner:Manchester City Council
Coordinates:53.4692°N -2.2009°W
Completion Date:May 2014
Floor Area:85,000 sq. ft.
References:[1]
Website:Official website

Space Studios Manchester (formerly known as The Space Project) is an English purpose built film and television studio situated in Gorton, Manchester, with 6 acoustically treated stages.

Construction began in 2013 and it opened in October 2014 as a spin off to The Sharp Project. It is currently 360,000 square feet in size, which includes 85,000 square feet of studio space, with plans to expand the site further.[2] [3] Productions filmed at the facility include The A Word, Houdini and Doyle and stunt scenes used in Coronation Street.[4] [5] [6] It is also now the home for the BBC's Dragons' Den.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tom. Clarke. New Manchester TV production site – name and brand announced. The Sharp Project. 23 January 2014. 24 March 2016.
  2. Web site: Richard. Wheatstone. Out of this world: Space Project to make Gorton a TV drama capital. Manchester Evening News. 27 January 2014. 24 March 2016.
  3. Web site: The Space Project reveals plans for expansion. Manchester City Council. 29 September 2016. 24 March 2016.
  4. Web site: The A Word. BBC Media Centre. 26 October 2015. 24 March 2016.
  5. Web site: Sarah. Hartley. Houdini & Doyle heads to the Space Project. Prolific North. 24 June 2015. 24 March 2016.
  6. Web site: Coronation Street: watch first scenes from the shocking minibus crash. s.tv. 12 January 2015. 24 March 2016.