Wigan Pier Theatre Company

Wigan Pier Theatre Company (WPTC) is the resident professional theatre company for the Wigan Borough.

WPTC offers a diverse and exciting range of theatre projects, drama performances and creative services for the local community.

Established in 1986, the company now runs drama projects in schools, Youth and Community theatres and can deliver bespoke theatre projects for any organisation or group.

Martin Green – Development Officer
01942 828226
mpj.green@wlct.org

Martin trained originally as an actor at Manchester Metropolitan University and performed in theatre and on television for 7 years. He changed career in 2000 when he joined Wigan Council’s Marketing Department and gained his current post in December 2002. Martin is actively involved with Wigan Little Theatre, where he directs and acts.

Performing Artists Network
WPTC runs a network for local professional performing artists and we are happy to hear from local artists who want to join this network. We also provide an e-mail information service making people aware of training & conference opportunities and employment information from regional and national networks.

Productions to Date
“Segs, Pies & Rag ‘n’ Bone” – Feb 2004
“Way to Go” – March 2005
“The Cagic Mup” – Arts for All Day – July 2005
“The Seven Deadly Sins”- April 2006
“Two”- May 2007
“ The Haunting of Hard Up Hall”- Arts for All - April 2007
“Teechers” - April 2008
"30 Reasons Not To Be In A Play" - April/May 2009
"Wicked Wigan" May 2010
"CreativeLeigh" October 2010
"Coal Providers, Soul Survivors" May 2011
"A Terrible Affray" March 2012

Looking Ahead
WPTC is looking to develop after-school drama support to schools and role-play training to the private and public sectors throughout 2011/12.