COMMUNITY TAKES CENTRE STAGE: A rich history and exciting season at the John Peel Theatre

• Creative Cumbria, Features, Live Music, Local Theatre, Music Scene, Theatre, What's on
• 8th September 2026
• Cumbria Guide

COMMUNITY TAKES CENTRE STAGE A rich history and exciting season at the John Peel Theatre. by Danni Murphy Wigton Theatre Club has been entertaining local audiences for more than seven decades, bringing together performers, technicians, writers and volunteers to create a varied programme of live entertainment at the John Peel Theatre. The theatre building itself […]

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Editors Pick: 7 incredible events that will make this winter unforgettable

• Events, Features, Music Scene, What's on
• 15th January 2025
• Cumbria Guide

EDITORS PICK 2025 As we march into 2025, the excitement in the air is palpable with an array of incredible events that will make this winter unforgettable. by Danni Murphy Here are some must-see shows and performances to get you through the cold months. Committed 2 Rock Does Burns Night January 25th Rosehill Theatre Celebrate […]

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Something New At The John Peel Theatre

• Community News, Events, Features, Local Theatre, What's on
• 25th September 2023
• Cumbria Guide

Something New At The John Peel Theatre You can pick up tribute bands all over the place, but Wigton’s John Peel Theatre brings you the real thing, starting with the multi talented Charlie Dore, on tour now with the equally impressive Julian Littman: Writer and singer of 70s hit, Pilot of the Airwaves, she has written […]

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John Peel Theatre The Show will go on!

• Community News, Features, What's on
• 20th April 2022
• Cumbria Guide

John Peel Theatre The Show will go on! The energy crisis is hitting us all – with many local businesses beginning to feel the pinch. Huge buildings mean huge bills – and none are immune.  Wigton’s much loved John Peel Theatre is at a crisis point and needs your help.  Manager Connie Jensen said, ‘All […]

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Professional Production Set For Wigton’s John Peel Theatre

The John Peel Theatre in Wigton is set to host the first of what will hopefully be many professional theatre shows in the venue. As Wigton Theatre Club looks to expand the range of entertainment on offer at the John Peel Theatre, hopes are high that Peter Macqueen’s critically-acclaimed one-man show “The Professor of Adventure” […]

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