John Peel Theatre
The Little Theatre at the Heart of Wigton
OUR NEXT EVENT
Folk at The John Peel
Jack Rutter
12th October Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter has established himself as one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene in recent years.
A hugely engaging stage presence, his soaring vocal, powerhouse guitar and bouzouki playing and masterful arrangements of traditional songs and contemporary covers have enthralled audiences from the largest festival main stages to the most intimate folk clubs.
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Our Next Production:
Murder is (Festively) Served
Tickets available online
or by phoning 01697 424624
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President: Melvyn Bragg
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Our Facilities:
Proscenium arch theatre
90 raked seats
Wheelchair access
Induction loop
Licensed bar
Real coffee
Ice cream & snacks
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Registered Charity No: 1178881
Latest News
- Next up for Folk at the John Peel is Jack Rutter on 12th October. Tickets are on sale now!
- We have a lots going on behind the scenes now as we prepare for our Autumn programme. See our upcoming productions page or our tickets page to book.
- Don't miss our next open mic nights. The next open mic night in the theatre is the 4th of October and our next virtual open mic night is on the 11th October. Details of how to join in with either evening are on our upcoming productions page.
Entertaining Wigton
for 70 Years
for 70 Years
Wigton Theatre Club is a charity run entirely by volunteers. We own the John Peel Theatre which is our much loved home, but as an old building it is expensive to run and maintain. We rely entirely on ticket sales and refreshment sales for our income, but we put on free Open Mic Nights almost every month, and the odd free show. Please consider leaving a donation using the link below or in the box in the foyer. Help us keep the lights on and pay our many bills!
The Little Theatre at the Heart of Wigton …
- is the home of Wigton Theatre Club, entertaining the people of Wigton with live shows for seventy years
- is fast gaining a reputation for putting on quality shows which are different from the run of the mill
- is a perfect small theatre, with licensed bar, comfortable raked seating, real coffee, ice-cream, and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere
- is often called the friendliest theatre in Cumbria
What we achieved in 2023
- New external door fitted to allow for increased audience numbers
- Launched Folk at the John Peel
- Concert from Charlie Dore and Julian Littman
- Concert from John Kirkpatrick
- Visit from Dragonfly Drama Group
- Exterior of the theatre given a facelift
- Refreshed the decor inside the building
- Celebrated 70 years of entertaining Wigton
Theatre by the community, for the community