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If you enjoy acting, have a passion for drama, love improvising, writing
scripts, or storytelling then there is a drama workshop starting soon in
a neighbourhood near you, thanks to Wigan Pier Theatre Company (WPTC).
Whether you are eight or 80 and even if you have never tried drama
before, attending one of the workshops could help open the door to a
world where you could become the next Sir Ian McKellen or Dame Judi
Dench. You will get top acting tips from professional theatre workers
and most of these sessions are absolutely free.
WPTC, part of Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, are now organising nine
satellite youth theatre groups for young people aged eight and over
across Wigan Borough, including Hawkley Hall, Shevington and Wigan Pier.
Youth theatre activity will also continue on the Higher Folds estate in
Leigh and new groups will be starting in Hindley and Abram.
Maura Flatley, aged 14, who attended the Wigan Pier Youth Theatre last
year, says, “Since starting drama I have been offered lots of
opportunities such as going on a week-long residential drama trip to
Wales and performing in Manchester and around Wigan”.
It’s not just young people given there chance to shine, there are also
two community theatre groups for adults – one at Wigan Pier on a
Wednesday evening and one at Higher Folds on a Friday evening. The Wigan
Pier group has now been firmly established since 2003 and has performed
three major pieces of theatre, including the recent “Seven Deadly Sins”
project in June, which toured local high schools.
Sue Dean, one of the group’s regulars, says “Becoming a member of Wigan
Pier Community Theatre has enabled me to learn new skills, build my
confidence and make new friends. It has also given me a rare opportunity
to work with professional actors and directors. Above all, it’s good
fun!”
The drama workshops commence from Monday 11th September and the theatre
company will be happy to register any new members at the session of
their choice. Those who want to trial the workshops will be welcome to
attend, although a commitment to one session every week will be expected
when rehearsing towards a performance. If you would like any further
information, please telephone Martin Green or Stewart Aitken on 01942
709305 during office hours or e-mail
s.aitken@wlct.org.
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Full Timetable
of Youth Theatre Groups from September
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this News Release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Public Relations Officer, Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust on 01942 486937 or at
c.dunbar@wlct.org. Images to support
this news release are available on request.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support Leisure and Cultural facilities, initiatives and events for
300,000 residents across the Wigan Borough.
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is WLCT’s vision to ensure
that people across the Wigan Borough have the opportunity to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship.
Wigan Pier Theatre Company: Wigan Pier Theatre Company is part of Wigan
Leisure and Culture Trust and is the resident professional Theatre
Company for the Wigan Borough. The company creates and delivers high
quality theatre events and participative activity to engage local people
and visitors with the borough’s culture and heritage.
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