Stephen Joseph Studio

The Stephen Joseph Studio is a Gothic Revival church building in Chorlton-on-Medlock featuring a prominent rose window on its east side. The structure has multiple entrances designed to provide different access points throughout the building.

The building was originally constructed in 1895 as a German Protestant Church and served the community for decades. It was acquired by the University of Manchester in 1949 and converted into a teaching space for theater studies.

The studio serves the drama department, where students work on acting and performance. The spaces retain their connection to the building's former life as a place of worship.

The studio sits within the University of Manchester campus and is easily reached by using the campus's main entrances. Access is on foot along the campus pathways, with the building's multiple entrances offering visitors different options for entry.

The building preserves its original rose window and other religious architectural details from the 19th century, even though it now serves entirely as a theater teaching space. This blend of sacred architecture and modern educational use creates an unusual learning environment.

Location: Chorlton-on-Medlock

Inception: 1895

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: 53.46370,-2.23437

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:48