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Wigan Little Theatre

Folk and acoustic venue in Wigan

Venue at a glance Wigan Little Theatre · Wigan
c. 150
Capacity
standingmedium
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Folk
Books
originals+3 more
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Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 21 July 2026

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Folk and acoustic venue in Wigan

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Capacityc. 150 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

Wigan Little Theatre Crompton Street
Town Centre
Wigan WN1 3SL

Genres

Folk
Acoustic
Theatre
Comedy

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About Wigan Little Theatre

Wigan Little Theatre is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Wigan with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Wigan Little Theatre books Folk, Acoustic, Theatre, Comedy acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Wigan venue directory.

Wigan ‌​‌​‍Little Theatre is a charitable, volunteer-run theatre on Crompton Street in Wigan, founded in 1943 and housed since 1947 in the converted Alliance Picture House cinema. The auditorium seats around 250 and the company stages up to nine productions per season, spanning plays, pantomimes and contemporary works alongside folk, acoustic and comedy nights. It holds the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award given to voluntary groups in the UK. A PA system is provided for performers.

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Crompton Street, Town Centre, Wigan, WN1 3SL

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Wigan venue directory.
Wigan Little Theatre books Folk, Acoustic, Theatre, Comedy. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Wigan Little Theatre has a standing capacity of approximately 150 (250 seated), classed as a medium venue. See all Wigan venues for size comparisons.
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Crompton Street, Town Centre, Wigan, WN1 3SL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Wigan venues nearby.
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