Voice of the People
Rainhill Musical Theatre presents Voice of the People – a collection of musical theatre from 1938-2018 including Oklahoma, Chorus Line and The Greatest Showman. Tickets range from £6.50-£8.50, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk.
The Singular Exploits of Sherlock Holmes
The greatest fictional sleuth of all time is brought to life in a high-energy one-man show, featuring a plethora of dashing heroes, villainous rogues and vintage thrills. £20 per person – head to www.hoghtontower.co.uk to book.
Living Together Performance
The Rainhill Garrick Society present their 2019 performance of Alan Ayckbourn’s play ‘Living Together’, a Victorian comic tale of family drama, romance and incompetence. Tickets available from Rainhill Post Office or the Village Hall – call 01744 813429 for details.
Murder Mystery Night
A murder mystery set in the 1920s sees wealthy heiress Georgina Smythe’s will read – but who will benefit most from her death? £35 per person including a 3-course meal and a drink – head to https://www.inglenook-farm.co.uk/ to book.
There’ll Be Bluebirds Over
See war break out across Britain with songs, radio programmes and many memories performed by the Wigan Musical Theatre Group. Tickets £9 adults or £8 concessions, bookable from Julie on 07598 508004 or ticketswmtg@gmail.com
Songs from the Shows
Victor Michael & the Three Sopranos present a night of songs from popular theatre. Tickets £12 seated or £5 standing, all profit to Wigan Rotary Club Charities Account. Tickets available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/wigan/alra-north-the-mill-at-the-pier/songs-from-the-shows/2019-04-06/19:30
Gilbert & Sullivan
The Hoghton Players present The Seven Ages of Gilbert & Sullivan – an endearing look at the various stages of human life with plenty of solos, ensembles and choruses. Tickets £7 including refreshments, bookable on 07784 942127.
The Sound of Music
The classic hit musical The Sound of Music by Pleasure Folk AMS brings the Civic Hall alive with songs like Climb Every Mountain, Favourite Things and The Lonely Goatherd. Tickets £8 from 01695 580755 or www.pleasurefolk.co.uk
Of Time & Place: Ghost Stories
Sue Gerrard performs her ghost stories. Tickets £5 including light refreshments – booking is essential on 07985 556539.
Ghost Train Performance
Rainhill Garrick Society present the classic ghost story – a group of passengers are stranded at a rural station overnight, and increasingly threatened by a malevolent force. Tickets available from Rainhill Post Office and Village Hall, or on 01744 813429.