Tyldesley Little Theatre
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Tyldesley Little Theatre is a small theatre in Lemon Street, Tyldesley
, Greater Manchester
, England and is the home of the amateur dramatic society that had its first production at the theatre in 1921. The theatre has been described as 'one of the few remaining authentic back street theatres'.
The theatre building started life as "Church House" built by subscription in 1905 and managed by a committee from St George's Church. It originally had gymnasium facilities and was used by the local community, including, from 1921, the amateur dramatic society. In 1959 the building had fallen into disrepair and was given to the amateur dramatic society for its sole use.
The theatre's stage
has a proscenium arch and seating for 150 people in either the ground-floor stalls or first-floor balcony. The company produces a variety of plays and an annual traditional family pantomime. The society is a member of the Greater Manchester Drama Federation (GMDF), the Bolton Amateur Theatre Society (BATS), and is a registered charity
run by volunteers.
In 1957 the theatre produced the premiere of Sky's the Limit written by Leigh playwright, Arthur Helsby. The play was presented in September 2007 to celebrate the play's 50th anniversary The company welcomed Arnold Helsby's daughter, Wendy, who was visiting the UK from the USA to the production.
Tyldesley Little Theatre has twice received assistance from waste company Viridor
which distributes grants from landfill tax
credits. In 2009, a Viridor grant paid for roof repairs and upgrades to technical equipment, and in 2010 grant aid worth £42,000 was used to create a basement refreshment/rehearsal area, improve the heating system and create storage space.
In 2010 Tyldesley Little Theatre won three awards out of seven nominations at the Greater Manchester Drama Federation (GMDF) awards. In July 2011, the company was successful at the GMDF awards, winning five awards out of nine nominations..
Tyldesley
Tyldesley is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, in Greater Manchester, England. It occupies an area north of Chat Moss near the foothills of the West Pennine Moors, east-southeast of Wigan and west-northwest of the city of Manchester...
, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2.6 million. It encompasses one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom and comprises ten metropolitan boroughs: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the...
, England and is the home of the amateur dramatic society that had its first production at the theatre in 1921. The theatre has been described as 'one of the few remaining authentic back street theatres'.
The theatre building started life as "Church House" built by subscription in 1905 and managed by a committee from St George's Church. It originally had gymnasium facilities and was used by the local community, including, from 1921, the amateur dramatic society. In 1959 the building had fallen into disrepair and was given to the amateur dramatic society for its sole use.
The theatre's stage
Stage (theatre)
In theatre or performance arts, the stage is a designated space for the performance productions. The stage serves as a space for actors or performers and a focal point for the members of the audience...
has a proscenium arch and seating for 150 people in either the ground-floor stalls or first-floor balcony. The company produces a variety of plays and an annual traditional family pantomime. The society is a member of the Greater Manchester Drama Federation (GMDF), the Bolton Amateur Theatre Society (BATS), and is a registered charity
Charitable organization
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run by volunteers.
In 1957 the theatre produced the premiere of Sky's the Limit written by Leigh playwright, Arthur Helsby. The play was presented in September 2007 to celebrate the play's 50th anniversary The company welcomed Arnold Helsby's daughter, Wendy, who was visiting the UK from the USA to the production.
Tyldesley Little Theatre has twice received assistance from waste company Viridor
Viridor
Viridor is a waste management company in the United Kingdom, owned by Pennon Group, a FTSE 250 based plc focused on the water and waste management industries.Viridor was formed in 1993, by purchasing companies in the landfill market...
which distributes grants from landfill tax
Landfill tax
A landfill tax or levy is a form of tax that is applied in some countries to increase the cost of landfill. The tax is typically levied in units of currency per unit of weight or volume...
credits. In 2009, a Viridor grant paid for roof repairs and upgrades to technical equipment, and in 2010 grant aid worth £42,000 was used to create a basement refreshment/rehearsal area, improve the heating system and create storage space.
In 2010 Tyldesley Little Theatre won three awards out of seven nominations at the Greater Manchester Drama Federation (GMDF) awards. In July 2011, the company was successful at the GMDF awards, winning five awards out of nine nominations..