ThickSkin Theatre
@thickskintheatre.bsky.social
Extraordinary stories told in unexpected ways. Touring theatre company based in Wigan. Next up: Driftwood
The It Walks Around The House At Night trailer is here! On tour in 2026, look out for it visiting a theatre near you.
It Walks Around The House At Night - Official Trailer
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November 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The It Walks Around The House At Night trailer is here! On tour in 2026, look out for it visiting a theatre near you.
Today is the first Dress Rehearsal of It Walks Around the House at Night, we can not wait to see the show fully assembled. Here is Writer @verbatimfoley.bsky.social giving us the low down on his writing process.
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks
October 23, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Today is the first Dress Rehearsal of It Walks Around the House at Night, we can not wait to see the show fully assembled. Here is Writer @verbatimfoley.bsky.social giving us the low down on his writing process.
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks
Announcing our brilliant cast for
@verbatimfoley.bsky.social
's "It Walks Around The House at Night."
George Naylor plays Joe
Oliver Baines play The Dancer
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks
@verbatimfoley.bsky.social
's "It Walks Around The House at Night."
George Naylor plays Joe
Oliver Baines play The Dancer
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks
September 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Announcing our brilliant cast for
@verbatimfoley.bsky.social
's "It Walks Around The House at Night."
George Naylor plays Joe
Oliver Baines play The Dancer
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks
@verbatimfoley.bsky.social
's "It Walks Around The House at Night."
George Naylor plays Joe
Oliver Baines play The Dancer
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks
ALL AUDITION PLACES ARE NOW ALLOCATED FOR GENERATOR & THE APPLICATION FORM IS NOW CLOSED
If you've missed out this time, please still get in touch as there may be future opportunities to get involved. We're keen to hear from Young Creatives from Wigan & surrounding boroughs
thickskintheatre.co.uk
If you've missed out this time, please still get in touch as there may be future opportunities to get involved. We're keen to hear from Young Creatives from Wigan & surrounding boroughs
thickskintheatre.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
ALL AUDITION PLACES ARE NOW ALLOCATED FOR GENERATOR & THE APPLICATION FORM IS NOW CLOSED
If you've missed out this time, please still get in touch as there may be future opportunities to get involved. We're keen to hear from Young Creatives from Wigan & surrounding boroughs
thickskintheatre.co.uk
If you've missed out this time, please still get in touch as there may be future opportunities to get involved. We're keen to hear from Young Creatives from Wigan & surrounding boroughs
thickskintheatre.co.uk
Sign up to #Generator now or share with someone who would benefit from joining our professional company. We're looking for 10 performers aged 18-25, for a 2 week paid training opportunity. Auditions are allocated on a first come basis so sign up today: thickskintheatre.co.uk/generator
#casting
#casting
August 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Sign up to #Generator now or share with someone who would benefit from joining our professional company. We're looking for 10 performers aged 18-25, for a 2 week paid training opportunity. Auditions are allocated on a first come basis so sign up today: thickskintheatre.co.uk/generator
#casting
#casting
We've been having a fantastic time with our community ensemble for #Pigeon. They'll be playing "The Locals" in Joe Walsh's play about community, family folklore & what it means to fly away & never return.
15-16 August - The Den, Tyldesley
Book your tickets here: thickskintheatre.co.uk/pigeon/
15-16 August - The Den, Tyldesley
Book your tickets here: thickskintheatre.co.uk/pigeon/
August 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We've been having a fantastic time with our community ensemble for #Pigeon. They'll be playing "The Locals" in Joe Walsh's play about community, family folklore & what it means to fly away & never return.
15-16 August - The Den, Tyldesley
Book your tickets here: thickskintheatre.co.uk/pigeon/
15-16 August - The Den, Tyldesley
Book your tickets here: thickskintheatre.co.uk/pigeon/
Today is the second day of development for our production It Walks Around the House at Night by @verbatimfoley.bsky.social.
A haunted house story for a new era, brought to life with haunting tricks, chilling twists, & a generous dose of dark humour.
Book Now: thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks/
A haunted house story for a new era, brought to life with haunting tricks, chilling twists, & a generous dose of dark humour.
Book Now: thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks/
August 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Today is the second day of development for our production It Walks Around the House at Night by @verbatimfoley.bsky.social.
A haunted house story for a new era, brought to life with haunting tricks, chilling twists, & a generous dose of dark humour.
Book Now: thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks/
A haunted house story for a new era, brought to life with haunting tricks, chilling twists, & a generous dose of dark humour.
Book Now: thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks/
Thrilled to annouce the cast of #Pigeon by Joseph Walsh. Opening at @rxtheatre.bsky.social's The Den:
15-16 August. Fred Longworth High, Tyldesley.
Polly Lister plays Debs, Tarek Slater as Liam and Lauren Sturgess as Hollie.
Book Now: thickskintheatre.co.uk/pigeon
15-16 August. Fred Longworth High, Tyldesley.
Polly Lister plays Debs, Tarek Slater as Liam and Lauren Sturgess as Hollie.
Book Now: thickskintheatre.co.uk/pigeon
July 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Thrilled to annouce the cast of #Pigeon by Joseph Walsh. Opening at @rxtheatre.bsky.social's The Den:
15-16 August. Fred Longworth High, Tyldesley.
Polly Lister plays Debs, Tarek Slater as Liam and Lauren Sturgess as Hollie.
Book Now: thickskintheatre.co.uk/pigeon
15-16 August. Fred Longworth High, Tyldesley.
Polly Lister plays Debs, Tarek Slater as Liam and Lauren Sturgess as Hollie.
Book Now: thickskintheatre.co.uk/pigeon
📣 WE ARE LOOKING FOR TEN TALENTED YOUNG PERFORMERS TO JOIN OUR GENERATOR COMPANY
Generator is ThickSkin’s ambitious Young Company, designed to launch the next generation of fearless theatre-makers. If you're based in the North West and interested in a career in theatre, sign up to audition now.
Generator is ThickSkin’s ambitious Young Company, designed to launch the next generation of fearless theatre-makers. If you're based in the North West and interested in a career in theatre, sign up to audition now.
July 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
📣 WE ARE LOOKING FOR TEN TALENTED YOUNG PERFORMERS TO JOIN OUR GENERATOR COMPANY
Generator is ThickSkin’s ambitious Young Company, designed to launch the next generation of fearless theatre-makers. If you're based in the North West and interested in a career in theatre, sign up to audition now.
Generator is ThickSkin’s ambitious Young Company, designed to launch the next generation of fearless theatre-makers. If you're based in the North West and interested in a career in theatre, sign up to audition now.
We’re delighted to announce ThickSkin’s 2025 Season of ambitious new work, dedicated to fresh voices and bold storytelling.
The upcoming season features inspiring new work from Northern talent and includes an open call for young professionals to join our acclaimed Generator theatre company.
The upcoming season features inspiring new work from Northern talent and includes an open call for young professionals to join our acclaimed Generator theatre company.
June 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We’re delighted to announce ThickSkin’s 2025 Season of ambitious new work, dedicated to fresh voices and bold storytelling.
The upcoming season features inspiring new work from Northern talent and includes an open call for young professionals to join our acclaimed Generator theatre company.
The upcoming season features inspiring new work from Northern talent and includes an open call for young professionals to join our acclaimed Generator theatre company.
We're looking for people with a connection to Leigh, Atherton or Tyldesley to take part in an exciting opportunity with ThickSkin and @rxtheatre.bsky.social this August.
June 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We're looking for people with a connection to Leigh, Atherton or Tyldesley to take part in an exciting opportunity with ThickSkin and @rxtheatre.bsky.social this August.
Check out the UK tour of RUM from ThickSkin #SupportedArtist Max Emmerson Productions
“This plaster will outlive me. I shape these rooms but in turn they have moulded me. Hiding secrets. Weak spots made to look strong.”
“This plaster will outlive me. I shape these rooms but in turn they have moulded me. Hiding secrets. Weak spots made to look strong.”
May 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Check out the UK tour of RUM from ThickSkin #SupportedArtist Max Emmerson Productions
“This plaster will outlive me. I shape these rooms but in turn they have moulded me. Hiding secrets. Weak spots made to look strong.”
“This plaster will outlive me. I shape these rooms but in turn they have moulded me. Hiding secrets. Weak spots made to look strong.”
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Jerwood Foundation has awarded Wigan-based @thickskintheatre.bsky.social a total grant of £40,000 over two years to support their Jerwood Associate Artist Placement programme and enable an Associate Artist to join the organisation over a six-month period.
Learn more 👇
jerwood.org/news/121-thi...
Learn more 👇
jerwood.org/news/121-thi...
May 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Jerwood Foundation has awarded Wigan-based @thickskintheatre.bsky.social a total grant of £40,000 over two years to support their Jerwood Associate Artist Placement programme and enable an Associate Artist to join the organisation over a six-month period.
Learn more 👇
jerwood.org/news/121-thi...
Learn more 👇
jerwood.org/news/121-thi...
We can't believe it's only been two weeks since we wrapped up our Driftwood tour, we loved sharing this show with audiences across the UK.
A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social
A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
We can't believe it's only been two weeks since we wrapped up our Driftwood tour, we loved sharing this show with audiences across the UK.
A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social
A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our visionary creative team, the dedicated cast and crew, the welcoming venues, and most importantly, the thousands of passionate audience members who joined us. Your enthusiasm and support made this tour truly unforgettable.
Until we meet again… ✨🌊
Until we meet again… ✨🌊
March 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our visionary creative team, the dedicated cast and crew, the welcoming venues, and most importantly, the thousands of passionate audience members who joined us. Your enthusiasm and support made this tour truly unforgettable.
Until we meet again… ✨🌊
Until we meet again… ✨🌊
🎭 Final stop alert! 🌊✨ The Driftwood Tour 2025 concludes at The Lowry in Salford on March 20th & 21st. Join us for Tim Foley's inspiring story about hope, love, and belonging. Limited tickets available—secure yours now! 🎟️🔥 #DriftwoodTour2025 #TimFoley #TheLowry #FinalPerformance
March 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🎭 Final stop alert! 🌊✨ The Driftwood Tour 2025 concludes at The Lowry in Salford on March 20th & 21st. Join us for Tim Foley's inspiring story about hope, love, and belonging. Limited tickets available—secure yours now! 🎟️🔥 #DriftwoodTour2025 #TimFoley #TheLowry #FinalPerformance
“Understated beauty”⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 review from @thereviewshub.bsky.social for Driftwood
#THEATRE #REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ½ Driftwood @belgradetheatre.bsky.social @thickskintheatre.bsky.social @pentabustheatre.bsky.social www.thereviewshub.com/driftwood-be... "a thing of beauty ... gentle, understated and powerful" #Coventry #Driftwood
Driftwood - Belgrade Theatre, Coventry - The Reviews Hub
Writer: Tim Foley Directors: Neil Bettles and Elle While You can almost smell the sea as you enter the Belgrade’s B2 auditorium for Driftwood: There’s lots of, well, driftwood, forming a performance a...
www.thereviewshub.com
March 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“Understated beauty”⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 review from @thereviewshub.bsky.social for Driftwood
🚨5 Days to go!🚨
Don't Miss out on your chance to see Driftwood on stage !
🔗🎟 www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
Don't Miss out on your chance to see Driftwood on stage !
🔗🎟 www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
March 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
🚨5 Days to go!🚨
Don't Miss out on your chance to see Driftwood on stage !
🔗🎟 www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
Don't Miss out on your chance to see Driftwood on stage !
🔗🎟 www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
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Break a leg to the Driftwood team ahead of their first performance with us this evening! 🌊
There are only two chances to catch this "moving and funny" (Reviews Hub) new show in Scotland, so don't be the one to miss out 👏
@thickskintheatre.bsky.social @pentabustheatre.bsky.social
There are only two chances to catch this "moving and funny" (Reviews Hub) new show in Scotland, so don't be the one to miss out 👏
@thickskintheatre.bsky.social @pentabustheatre.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Break a leg to the Driftwood team ahead of their first performance with us this evening! 🌊
There are only two chances to catch this "moving and funny" (Reviews Hub) new show in Scotland, so don't be the one to miss out 👏
@thickskintheatre.bsky.social @pentabustheatre.bsky.social
There are only two chances to catch this "moving and funny" (Reviews Hub) new show in Scotland, so don't be the one to miss out 👏
@thickskintheatre.bsky.social @pentabustheatre.bsky.social
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#REVIEW
#5* from Sharon Foley for Driftwood at Sheffield Playhouse
“a tumultuous ride through a family drama”
fairypoweredproductions.com/driftwood/
#driftwood #JamesWestphal #JeromeYates #NeilBettles #ElleWhile #TimFoley #Pentabus #playhouse #theatre #sheffield #fairypoweredproductions
#5* from Sharon Foley for Driftwood at Sheffield Playhouse
“a tumultuous ride through a family drama”
fairypoweredproductions.com/driftwood/
#driftwood #JamesWestphal #JeromeYates #NeilBettles #ElleWhile #TimFoley #Pentabus #playhouse #theatre #sheffield #fairypoweredproductions
Driftwood - Fairy Powered Productions
Playhouse, Sheffield - February 8th 2025 Reviewed by Sharon Farley 5***** Driftwood is a tumultuous ride through a family drama, focusing on how two brothers deal with the death of their father in ver...
fairypoweredproductions.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM
#REVIEW
#5* from Sharon Foley for Driftwood at Sheffield Playhouse
“a tumultuous ride through a family drama”
fairypoweredproductions.com/driftwood/
#driftwood #JamesWestphal #JeromeYates #NeilBettles #ElleWhile #TimFoley #Pentabus #playhouse #theatre #sheffield #fairypoweredproductions
#5* from Sharon Foley for Driftwood at Sheffield Playhouse
“a tumultuous ride through a family drama”
fairypoweredproductions.com/driftwood/
#driftwood #JamesWestphal #JeromeYates #NeilBettles #ElleWhile #TimFoley #Pentabus #playhouse #theatre #sheffield #fairypoweredproductions
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Just saw Driftwood by @verbatimfoley.bsky.social at The Dukes in Lancaster. Such excellent writing - funny, moving, powerful and tender theatre. Catch the tour while you can! 🌊
February 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Just saw Driftwood by @verbatimfoley.bsky.social at The Dukes in Lancaster. Such excellent writing - funny, moving, powerful and tender theatre. Catch the tour while you can! 🌊
Everyone should follow @hettyhodgson.bsky.social
Hetty is one of the most exciting young directors we’ve had the pleasure of working with. Check out their website and watch their star rise. You heard it here first.
🔥🤩🔥🤩🔥🤩
Hetty is one of the most exciting young directors we’ve had the pleasure of working with. Check out their website and watch their star rise. You heard it here first.
🔥🤩🔥🤩🔥🤩
finally given my website a bit of an update - with recent projects with @thickskintheatre.bsky.social & national youth theatre REP ✨
pls feel free to have a scroll!
i'm looking for work as a director, associate & assistant - so if you're looking for someone pls do get in touch
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hettyhodgson.com
pls feel free to have a scroll!
i'm looking for work as a director, associate & assistant - so if you're looking for someone pls do get in touch
✨
hettyhodgson.com
ABOUT | Hetty Hodgson
hettyhodgson.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Everyone should follow @hettyhodgson.bsky.social
Hetty is one of the most exciting young directors we’ve had the pleasure of working with. Check out their website and watch their star rise. You heard it here first.
🔥🤩🔥🤩🔥🤩
Hetty is one of the most exciting young directors we’ve had the pleasure of working with. Check out their website and watch their star rise. You heard it here first.
🔥🤩🔥🤩🔥🤩
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
🚨 Less Than a Week to Go! 🚨
Tim Foley’s Driftwood is coming to @traversetheatre.bsky.social Edinburgh for two nights only – 4 & 5 March!
Don’t miss this gripping and poetic exploration of love, loss, and identity. 🌊✨
🚨 Less Than a Week to Go! 🚨
Tim Foley’s Driftwood is coming to @traversetheatre.bsky.social Edinburgh for two nights only – 4 & 5 March!
Don’t miss this gripping and poetic exploration of love, loss, and identity. 🌊✨
Driftwood | new play by Tim Foley presented with Pentabus Theatre
Pentabus and ThickSkin Theatre present Driftwood by award-winning writer, Tim Foley. A new play about family bonds set in Seaton Carew.
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
🚨 Less Than a Week to Go! 🚨
Tim Foley’s Driftwood is coming to @traversetheatre.bsky.social Edinburgh for two nights only – 4 & 5 March!
Don’t miss this gripping and poetic exploration of love, loss, and identity. 🌊✨
🚨 Less Than a Week to Go! 🚨
Tim Foley’s Driftwood is coming to @traversetheatre.bsky.social Edinburgh for two nights only – 4 & 5 March!
Don’t miss this gripping and poetic exploration of love, loss, and identity. 🌊✨
Captured by the incredible Tommy Ga-Ken Wan these stunning stills showcase Driftwood, Tim Foley’s moving story of two brothers brought together by love and loss.
A production by @thickskintheatre.bsky.social and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social
#Theatre #ProductionStills #UKTheatre#BehindTheScenes
A production by @thickskintheatre.bsky.social and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social
#Theatre #ProductionStills #UKTheatre#BehindTheScenes
February 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Captured by the incredible Tommy Ga-Ken Wan these stunning stills showcase Driftwood, Tim Foley’s moving story of two brothers brought together by love and loss.
A production by @thickskintheatre.bsky.social and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social
#Theatre #ProductionStills #UKTheatre#BehindTheScenes
A production by @thickskintheatre.bsky.social and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social
#Theatre #ProductionStills #UKTheatre#BehindTheScenes
"a truly beautifully important piece of theatre"- @theatreandtonic
Driftwood is touring till 21 Mar 2025 🌊
🔗 Book via the link in our bio.
A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production
Driftwood is touring till 21 Mar 2025 🌊
🔗 Book via the link in our bio.
A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production
February 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
"a truly beautifully important piece of theatre"- @theatreandtonic
Driftwood is touring till 21 Mar 2025 🌊
🔗 Book via the link in our bio.
A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production
Driftwood is touring till 21 Mar 2025 🌊
🔗 Book via the link in our bio.
A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production