As a voluntary, charitable organisation, the theatre has been the beating heart of entertainment in Wigan for nearly 80 years. This feat has been wholly due to the members who have volunteered over the years, the season ticket holders who support us year on year and the many more patrons who regularly attend.
Whilst WLT is an amateur organisation, we deliver a very professional season of productions and all the elements of a great night out at the theatre, so we are obliged to ensure our building meets all the regulations required for a public building.
2025 has been a year of renewal, at WLT, with many improvements being made to the building such as making good the roof, relining the stage, replacing the lighting rigging above the stage and crucially the work on the fire doors. WLT is now in its 8th decade in our lovely heritage building and to ensure it continues to provide entertainment for patrons, a hobby for theatre enthusiasts and useful work experience for many years to come. Members skills range from acting and directing, light and sound technology, set building and painting, prop making and costume design, box office admin and hospitality.
