Wigan's new theatre ?

Who should top the bill on the opening night ?

It's better if they're alive

bruce springsteen..

Excellent choice

A Verve re-union would be good

Are you thinking of The Royal Court Theatre in King Street, I-Spy?

www.royalcourttheatre.org.uk

Pictures from Nov 2020:


How about Sir Ian McKellen?

How about Sir Ian McKellen?
Only if he can juggle

We definitely need another theatre.

But would the good people of Wigan support it ?

Wigan Little Theatre is nearly always packed to the rafters when I go to watch shows, I-Spy.

Sir Ian’s practising for his audition already.

It's not very nice to throw things at him

I’m sure Sir Ian could cope with anything you throw at him, I-Spy, he’s an old pro.

i-spy did you go to the haigh hall gig?

Theres one or two comedians on these threads maybe they could be used has warm up artists

Julie Walters would be my first choice as an actress.
Hugh Jackman as male actor.
Abba as musical entertainers.
Alfie Bow as classical.

Good choices, Jathbee.

The theatre has a potential capacity of 1500- 2000 people.

I didn’t realise it’s going to be bigger than The Edge Arena (1000 seater)

Back in March, Liam Gallagher tweeted “Wigan’s biblical” - fishing to be on the bill if you ask me.

My Dad used to be the projectionist at Wigan Little Theatre when it was a cinema,my Mam was asked by an Aunt to take some butties to him and that was that..she was sixteen and he was nineteen..so that is my fond memories of Wigan Little Tgeatre.

Jathbee , you mention Alfie Bow how aboutAlfie & Michael Ball , I think they blend together quite well.

Captain Cesspit & the Bilge Rats

Weren’t they panned at their last gig, TTS?

Possibly, they came from Abram

Rick Astley

What about Rory Kinnear, son of famous Wiganer Roy Kinnear; Rory follows in his father's footsteps of being an excellent actor and entertainer.

LG - missed the Verve I'm afraid but it was obviously a big success.
But there's plenty of ta!ent out there in Wigan land and I'm sure they'd love to perform on home turf

Chubby Brown.

Jathbee , you mention Alfie Bow how aboutAlfie & Michael Ball , I think they blend together quite well.
Yes indeed they do. I will add him to my list.

Sorry peebee
It's a no for chubby

It's a NO from me too. Can't stand his disgusting language.
Just let me know if he's on at some date or other and I will give it a swerve.

I reckon you and Jo Anne can come up with a top class bill.
I'd like to see a special section for local musicians etc

I heard that David Molyneux executive leader of Wigan council has been asking if Wilson, Keppel and Betty are still available.

Yes, Wilson, Kepple and Betty - I certainly concur!

Nowt like a good sand dance is there.

Jathbee,
I don’t even think Chubby Brown is funny. End of.

Plenty funny comedians about these days.
I'm sure the ladies will find a family friendly one for the big night.

For a comedian i would choose Mick Miller, also what about Jethro.

Plenty of talent in Wigan and they should be given their chance. They're the ones along with the likes of the Old Courts pushing the arts in Wigan

There must be a Wigan choir worth booking. Any suggestions ?