WATC Secure Wigan Council Funding

We are delighted to share that our resident Wigan Autistic Theatre Company have been awarded a total of £1000.00 following their successful bid as part of Wigan Council’s Community Recovery Fund. The funding will support the inclusive amateur theatre company to continue providing creative opportunities for autistic people in the borough. Now in its 4th year of operation, with over 20 active members attending the weekly rehearsals at The Old Courts, the group are hard at work on their upcoming adaptation of the beloved British comedy ‘Educating Rita’ written by Willy Russel.

“We’re delighted to be a recipient of Wigan Council’s Community Recovery Fund which will support us in delivering creative opportunities for local autistic people as well as cultural activities for the wider community to enjoy” – Martin Spencer Director

Beth Ellis, Project officer at The Old Courts has been supporting Martin with Wigan Autistic Theatre Company with producing, budgeting and mentoring.

“We’re thrilled to hear that Wigan Autistic Theatre Company have received support from Wigan Council. This is a really exciting time for the organisation and it’s members and we can’t wait to see them grow over the next 12 months” – Beth Ellis Project Officer

Wigan Autistic Theatre Company would like to especially thank Julie Clarke at Wigan Council for aiding Martin in his application on behalf of WATC.

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Meet the cast of The PappyShow’s ‘What Do You See?’

CALL OUT FOR WIGAN & LEIGH BASED THEATRE MAKERS, WRITERS & STORYTELLERS

Ad Infinitum, in partnership with The Old Courts, is inviting applications from theatre makers, writers and storytellers, to collaborate on ‘A New Constellation’, their latest project working creatively with older adults in Wigan and Leigh.

Stoke-On-Trent Based Arts Org, Restoke, Join the Collaborative Touring Network

ALRA North Alumni heads to The Old Courts with John Godber’s Bouncers

Ahead of John Godber’s ‘Bouncers’ coming to our theatre, we caught up with cast member and ALRA North alumni, Lamin Touray.