Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Sep 6

Announcing our brilliant cast for
@verbatimfoley.bsky.social
's "It Walks Around The House at Night."

George Naylor plays Joe
Oliver Baines play The Dancer

www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks

1 9

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Aug 29

ALL AUDITION PLACES ARE NOW ALLOCATED FOR GENERATOR & THE APPLICATION FORM IS NOW CLOSED

If you've missed out this time, please still get in touch as there may be future opportunities to get involved. We're keen to hear from Young Creatives from Wigan & surrounding boroughs

thickskintheatre.co.uk

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Aug 11

Sign up to #Generator now or share with someone who would benefit from joining our professional company. We're looking for 10 performers aged 18-25, for a 2 week paid training opportunity. Auditions are allocated on a first come basis so sign up today: thickskintheatre.co.uk/generator

#casting

A quote from a Generator Graduate that reads: “Generator has been an invaluable experience. From the skills I have learnt to the network I have made. I’ve felt supported throughout the whole experience and feel like ThickSkin genuinely care about helping to support us as artists.” The quote sits on top of a neon green and purple image of peple throwing coloured paint into the air.

1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Aug 4

We've been having a fantastic time with our community ensemble for #Pigeon. They'll be playing "The Locals" in Joe Walsh's play about community, family folklore & what it means to fly away & never return.

15-16 August - The Den, Tyldesley

Book your tickets here: thickskintheatre.co.uk/pigeon/

The ensemble of the play "Pigeon" gathered around a retro jukebox.

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Aug 1

Today is the second day of development for our production It Walks Around the House at Night by @verbatimfoley.bsky.social.

A haunted house story for a new era, brought to life with haunting tricks, chilling twists, & a generous dose of dark humour.

Book Now: thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks/

3 1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thrilled to annouce the cast of #Pigeon by Joseph Walsh. Opening at @rxtheatre.bsky.social's The Den:
15-16 August. Fred Longworth High, Tyldesley.

Polly Lister plays Debs, Tarek Slater as Liam and Lauren Sturgess as Hollie.

Book Now: thickskintheatre.co.uk/pigeon

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jul 15

Auditions
10 & 13 September

Ready to take the stage?

Head to our website to sign up to auditions NOW! thickskintheatre.co.uk/generator

#WhatsOnWigan #Opportunities #Auditions #thickskintheatre #Theatre #theatreloves

GENERATOR | ThickSkin Theatre Company | UK

A brand-new performance company for young people aged 16+. Powered by ThickSkin.

thickskintheatre.co.uk

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jul 15

📣 WE ARE LOOKING FOR TEN TALENTED YOUNG PERFORMERS TO JOIN OUR GENERATOR COMPANY

Generator is ThickSkin’s ambitious Young Company, designed to launch the next generation of fearless theatre-makers. If you're based in the North West and interested in a career in theatre, sign up to audition now.

1 4 1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

Find out more from ThickSkin’s Artistic Director, Neil Bettles, about our exciting season right here.

thickskintheatre.co.uk/news

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

Climate Impact Series is an innovative, 3-part series introducing environmentally sustainable methods of theatre-making and is freely accessible as a resource for creative professionals.

#Driftwood is Produced with @pentabustheatre.bsky.social
#ClimateImpactSeries Created with Pigfoot Theatre.

1 1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

Driftwood by Tim Foley is a heartwarming and timely story of two brothers grappling with their father’s death. As their hometown falls into decline, family rifts and political divides threaten to tear them apart while a mysterious figure made from driftwood stalks the shores at night.

1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

New content for ThickSkin On Demand - accessible, affordable, high-quality theatre from the comfort of home.

Stream now
thickskintheatre.co.uk/on-demand

2 1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

Sign up to open auditions at The Engine Room, Wigan | 10 & 13 Sep
Tickets now on sale for performances in Wigan | 20–22 Nov
thickskintheatre.co.uk/generator

GENERATOR | ThickSkin Theatre Company | UK

A brand-new performance company for young people aged 16+. Powered by ThickSkin.

thickskintheatre.co.uk

1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

Fearless. Collaborative. Powered by young voices.

Supported by the National Lottery through @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, @wigancouncil.bsky.social and Three Monkies Trust.

1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

Generator, a theatre company for young professionals.
ThickSkin is looking for ten talented young performers to join our Generator Company to create and perform a brand-new theatre piece, while fully immersing yourself in our innovative creative process.

1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

Commissioned & produced by @rxtheatre.bsky.social, in association with ThickSkin. Created for the Royal Exchange Theatre’s mobile theatre, the Den.

This summer at Local Exchange Festival, Tyldesley | 15 – 16 August

thickskintheatre.co.uk/pigeon (on sale from 26 June)

Pigeon | a new play by Joseph Walsh

A new production - Pigeon is a play about community, family folklore and what it means to fly away and never return.

thickskintheatre.co.uk

1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

Pigeon, a mystical folk tale by Joseph Walsh

Debs is on a mission to save the Bridge Pub, but something strange is slowly happening.

A play about community, family folklore and what it means to fly away and never return.

Direction & Sound Design by Neil Bettles. Designed by Eleanor Ferguson.

1 2

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

A Halloween offer at The Engine Room, Wigan | 24 Oct – 5 Nov

thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks

It Walks Around The House At Night

A ghost story by Tim Foley, brought to life with haunting tricks, chilling twists, and a generous dose of dark humour.

thickskintheatre.co.uk

1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

A theatrical horror brought to life with haunting tricks, chilling twists and a generous dose of dark humour.

The stage is set… for terror.

Directed by @neilbettles.bsky.social. Sound Design by Pete Malkin.

Supported by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

1 1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

UPCOMING SHOWS

It Walks Around The House At Night, a ghost story by @verbatimfoley.bsky.social

When an out-of-work actor takes a job playing a ghost at an old countryside manor, he expects a few cheap scares — but soon uncovers something far more frightening.

1 1 3

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

We’re delighted to announce ThickSkin’s 2025 Season of ambitious new work, dedicated to fresh voices and bold storytelling.

The upcoming season features inspiring new work from Northern talent and includes an open call for young professionals to join our acclaimed Generator theatre company.

1 1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 12

If you want to be part of a brand-new play, sign up for auditions now: www.royalexchange.co.uk/project/pigeon-community-cast-call-out/

#arts #theatre #opportunity #wigan #leigh #atherton #tyldesley

Pigeon Community Cast Call-out - Royal Exchange Theatre

www.royalexchange.co.uk

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 12

We're looking for people with a connection to Leigh, Atherton or Tyldesley to take part in an exciting opportunity with ThickSkin and @rxtheatre.bsky.social this August.

1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · May 19

RUM is a darkly humorous and powerful new play that wrestles with masculinity, mental health and addiction in the trade.

On Tour now 👉 maxemmersonproductions.com/rum

Max Emmerson Productions Ltd.

maxemmersonproductions.com

1

ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · May 19

Check out the UK tour of RUM from ThickSkin #SupportedArtist Max Emmerson Productions

“This plaster will outlive me. I shape these rooms but in turn they have moulded me. Hiding secrets. Weak spots made to look strong.”

1 2