Wigan Album

I love this set of photos. There is an air of innocence about them, somehow. Just local people enjoying themselves and entertaining other locals. You just get the feeling of respect for others, something lacking today.

Was Alf Rose in this production?

Just checked the programme and Alf Rose isn't listed in the cast.

Ron can you tell me if Evlyn Brown is in the cast as I can see her in this photo she was my auntie & uncle George Brown worked back stage, thanks.

Brian, yes she is in the cast.

Thank you Ron.do you know which productions Alf Rose was in?

Thanks for that Ron, I can just remember my dad & uncle working back stage.

Alf Rose was in Carousel in 1973 with Hindley Operatic Society.

Thank you for that Mary Ellen. Alf was my brother in law and died 20 years ago and I have been trying to find pictures of him when he was in the Operatic societies.

There used to be a Frank Rose in the Hindley Operatic Society in the seventies, possibly some relation?

Nice chap.

Does the company still perform?

Yes Frank Rose is my brother in law too.

Hi Ron,
my dad Arthur Bannister was in Wigan operatics, have you any mention of him? he is in the call me Madam cast and mens picture.
have you anything else you an share?
thanks
Jan

I have the original programme somewhere?