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Battling on amid the pandemic – Chorley Theatre’s inspirational survival story

Posted on December 1, 2020 by writewyattuk

“This was meant to be a big year for us. It marked the 110th anniversary of our building, plus 60 years since CADOS took control, 35 years of Chorley Youth Theatre, and 30 years since the Chorley Film Society started. … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes at the Little Theatre

Posted on January 8, 2016 by writewyattuk

I don’t tend to plug successful local community ventures and thriving venues so much on this blog. But organisations like the Chorley Little Theatre – not far from my doorstep – deserve credit for surviving in these days of austerity … Continue reading →

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Johnny Vegas in conversation with Steve Royle – Chorley Little Theatre

Posted on November 11, 2013 by writewyattuk

“Don’t lock me up after this!” came an impassioned request, delivered in that distinctive St Helens tone familiar to many who’ve turned on a TV these past dozen years or so. Besides, from Benidorm, Happiness and Ideal to Dead Man Weds, … Continue reading →

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Early morning Olympic relay torch-ure

Posted on June 1, 2012 by writewyattuk

Was that it? Anyone who’s ever stood at the side of a road to watch cycling’s Tour of Britain coming through their locality knows the experience can be a bit of an anti-climax. Blink and you miss it, sometimes. But … Continue reading →

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