What's On and Things To Do Around Wigan

Written by: Carlo Goldoni Directed by: Andrew Blake Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood. Permanently starving, Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police.

Join us in the Grand Vault for The Vellys, The Protagonists, Thunder & The Giants and more TBA! Wigan lads, The Vellys return to headline after a busy few months with out of town gigs, recording a yet to be named EP (which includes well received track ’Wired’ - check their Facebook) and gaining local...

The Jam DRC are back! Last year they blew the roof off the place and the night was a total winner. They bring the full repertoire - Going Underground, That’s Entertainment, Funeral Pyre, Eton Rifles, When You’re Young - all the big numbers and some of the more obscure records chosen by the band who are...

Come on down to The Old Courts to meet Back Trax Music and guest stall holders. The purveyors of quality preloved records present RECORD FAIR on Sunday 24th June featuring established traders from the northwest selling records and memorabila covering lots of different styles of music. Doors 10.

Bad Grandad is back for another brilliant Sunday Folk session. Up this month we have another cracking lineup of regional artists including Copper Face Jack, Leslie Dawson Heath, Rare Ould Times, Pauline Blackburn, Ken Scally and of course the inimitable Bad Grandad himself.

Ey Up June! The Something New Show is here! Be truly entertained as you enjoy an excerpt from Fat Roland “Fat Roland works in a record shop but the front door hasn’t chimed for years. Amid the cobwebbed racks and fading album sleeves, he faces his 45th birthday alone.

A double headliner featuring two local bands on the rise. Energetic grunge alt. rockers - Manalishi are on tour with Shallow Waters, and stopping off at their collective home town of Wigan!

StillMarillion are Europe’s top tribute to Fish Era Marillion. StillMarillion are delighted to return to The Old Courts and at this special show will be performing all of Script for a Jester’s Tear amongst a full 2 hour set of other Fish Era Classics.

Proudly wearing his influences on his sleeve, Razorrawks is a Northern rapper hailing from Preston, Lancashire. Unmistakably identified through his original delivery, regional dialect and Northern pride, he combines inspired lyrics over well produced beats drawing influence from all that surrounds him.

Join us in the splendour of The Victorian Courtroom for the latest vintage extravaganza from Tallula Vintage. Browse the exquisite handmade items and accessories and an incredible range of vintage must-haves.

Back in the austere 1950’s a schoolboy drank a bottle of ink and instantly became the centre of attention Rock veteran John Otway dubbed himself “rock’n’roll’s greatest failure” after many unsuccessful attempts to produce a second hit single to follow his 1977 classic (Cor Baby, That’s) Really Free with Wild Willy

Right from the dramatic intro of their set, Fallen recreate the epic, dark and lush sound of Evanescence, combining heavenly, soaring vocals and hard-hitting guitars with piano, orchestral and choral elements. Fallen are Europe’s premier Evanescence tribute and currently the only one in the UK.

Open mic poetry session hosted by Wigan-based poet Louise Fazackerley. Come down, make yourself known, get yourself heard or just enjoy the work of others.

The Old Courts are delighted to welcome The Guns N Roses Experience." NOBODY DOES IT BETTER The biggest and best and most in Demand Gn’R tribute in Europe" It does not get any closer than this people.

How is it July already!!!! Summer Soul is here! Join us in The Grand Vault for another top night with DJ Deano and friends as they take you on a journey through the very best Classic Northern Soul and Motown. Dance, drink, be happy.

Folk Sunday is back. Bad Grandad once again brings you a selection of the best regional folk. Join us in The Victorian Courtroom to enjoy performances from Pete Cunliffe, Mark Dowding, The Moore Bailey Band, Graham & Bernadette Dixon and of course Bad Grandad himself.

Our first Schools Rock Festival at The Old Courts in collaboration with Wigan Music Services presents some of the best young, talented musicians that the Wigan Borough has to offer including performances from our own School of Rock groups as well as some of the brand new upcoming bands formed at some of our local

Electro duo Despres visit the UK as part of the Angers - Wigan Twinning Tour they headline the Grand Vault with their brilliant New Wave sound drenched in Analog synths, beats, bass and mesmerising vocals.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! A magical artist, his musical repertoire ranges from Motown, Soul, R&B and popular chart music. Stephen covers hits by Lionel Richie, Lonestar, Robin Thicke, Kings of Leon, Bobby Darin, Ed Sheeran and many more. The evening also includes: 4 course dinner, disco with DJ & late bar

Join us on board Elleswake our Chic, Unique and Intimate Venue Boat for a 3 hour Cruise full of true life tales from the darkest side of humanity, stories are told in the killers own words!

Come and join us for another fantastic display of scarecrows in our village. Programmes are just £2 and contain full details of where the scarecrows are, where to get food, car parks, toilets and what events are happening throughout the weekend.

Large attractive gardens surround the Hospice creating a place of tranquillity. At the front are beautiful raised beds, at the rear 3 large ponds and a Chinese bridge. Outside patients rooms are colourful tubs and flower beds. A memorial daisy garden and 2 courtyards also feature.

Please come to our Summer Fayre and help us raise money for much needed playground equipment for our school.

Laineys are holding a fruits-de-mer feast, at 8pm on Sat, 30th June, fresh local produce will be supplied by our friends, Gemma & Russell at M&O Fish

The Killers. Artists performing: The Killers.: Tickets avaiable.