ThickSkin Theatre
@thickskintheatre.bsky.social
Extraordinary stories told in unexpected ways. Touring theatre company based in Wigan. Next up: Driftwood
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.
Find out more from ThickSkin’s Artistic Director, Neil Bettles, about our exciting season right here.
thickskintheatre.co.uk/news
thickskintheatre.co.uk/news
June 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Find out more from ThickSkin’s Artistic Director, Neil Bettles, about our exciting season right here.
thickskintheatre.co.uk/news
thickskintheatre.co.uk/news
New content for ThickSkin On Demand - accessible, affordable, high-quality theatre from the comfort of home.
Stream now
thickskintheatre.co.uk/on-demand
Stream now
thickskintheatre.co.uk/on-demand
June 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
New content for ThickSkin On Demand - accessible, affordable, high-quality theatre from the comfort of home.
Stream now
thickskintheatre.co.uk/on-demand
Stream now
thickskintheatre.co.uk/on-demand
Generator, a theatre company for young professionals.
ThickSkin is looking for ten talented young performers to join our Generator Company to create and perform a brand-new theatre piece, while fully immersing yourself in our innovative creative process.
ThickSkin is looking for ten talented young performers to join our Generator Company to create and perform a brand-new theatre piece, while fully immersing yourself in our innovative creative process.
June 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Generator, a theatre company for young professionals.
ThickSkin is looking for ten talented young performers to join our Generator Company to create and perform a brand-new theatre piece, while fully immersing yourself in our innovative creative process.
ThickSkin is looking for ten talented young performers to join our Generator Company to create and perform a brand-new theatre piece, while fully immersing yourself in our innovative creative process.
Pigeon, a mystical folk tale by Joseph Walsh
Debs is on a mission to save the Bridge Pub, but something strange is slowly happening.
A play about community, family folklore and what it means to fly away and never return.
Direction & Sound Design by Neil Bettles. Designed by Eleanor Ferguson.
Debs is on a mission to save the Bridge Pub, but something strange is slowly happening.
A play about community, family folklore and what it means to fly away and never return.
Direction & Sound Design by Neil Bettles. Designed by Eleanor Ferguson.
June 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Pigeon, a mystical folk tale by Joseph Walsh
Debs is on a mission to save the Bridge Pub, but something strange is slowly happening.
A play about community, family folklore and what it means to fly away and never return.
Direction & Sound Design by Neil Bettles. Designed by Eleanor Ferguson.
Debs is on a mission to save the Bridge Pub, but something strange is slowly happening.
A play about community, family folklore and what it means to fly away and never return.
Direction & Sound Design by Neil Bettles. Designed by Eleanor Ferguson.
UPCOMING SHOWS
It Walks Around The House At Night, a ghost story by @verbatimfoley.bsky.social
When an out-of-work actor takes a job playing a ghost at an old countryside manor, he expects a few cheap scares — but soon uncovers something far more frightening.
It Walks Around The House At Night, a ghost story by @verbatimfoley.bsky.social
When an out-of-work actor takes a job playing a ghost at an old countryside manor, he expects a few cheap scares — but soon uncovers something far more frightening.
June 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
UPCOMING SHOWS
It Walks Around The House At Night, a ghost story by @verbatimfoley.bsky.social
When an out-of-work actor takes a job playing a ghost at an old countryside manor, he expects a few cheap scares — but soon uncovers something far more frightening.
It Walks Around The House At Night, a ghost story by @verbatimfoley.bsky.social
When an out-of-work actor takes a job playing a ghost at an old countryside manor, he expects a few cheap scares — but soon uncovers something far more frightening.
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.”
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
🚨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/
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
'A ferocious energy bringing the story vividly to life' -National World
🔗 Book via the link in our bio
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through.This project has been made possible with support from the Chance To See Fund, a collaboration between The Lathums and Curious Mind.
🔗 Book via the link in our bio
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through.This project has been made possible with support from the Chance To See Fund, a collaboration between The Lathums and Curious Mind.
February 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
'A ferocious energy bringing the story vividly to life' -National World
🔗 Book via the link in our bio
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through.This project has been made possible with support from the Chance To See Fund, a collaboration between The Lathums and Curious Mind.
🔗 Book via the link in our bio
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through.This project has been made possible with support from the Chance To See Fund, a collaboration between The Lathums and Curious Mind.
🚨 Lancaster, we’re heading your way! 🚨
In just 5 days, DRIFTWOOD lands at @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social ! 🌊 We’ll be bringing this unforgettable story to life for one night only on 22nd Feb—don’t miss it!
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
@pentabustheatre.bsky.social
In just 5 days, DRIFTWOOD lands at @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social ! 🌊 We’ll be bringing this unforgettable story to life for one night only on 22nd Feb—don’t miss it!
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
@pentabustheatre.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🚨 Lancaster, we’re heading your way! 🚨
In just 5 days, DRIFTWOOD lands at @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social ! 🌊 We’ll be bringing this unforgettable story to life for one night only on 22nd Feb—don’t miss it!
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
@pentabustheatre.bsky.social
In just 5 days, DRIFTWOOD lands at @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social ! 🌊 We’ll be bringing this unforgettable story to life for one night only on 22nd Feb—don’t miss it!
www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
@pentabustheatre.bsky.social
🚨 The DRIFTWOOD tour is in full swing! 🚨
We’re bringing this unforgettable story of hope, love & belonging to stages across the UK! Check out our tour dates & catch us in a city near you!
📍 Stockton, Lancaster, Chichester, Edinburgh, Coventry, Ipswich, Leeds & Salford.
#TimFoley #TheatreOnTour
We’re bringing this unforgettable story of hope, love & belonging to stages across the UK! Check out our tour dates & catch us in a city near you!
📍 Stockton, Lancaster, Chichester, Edinburgh, Coventry, Ipswich, Leeds & Salford.
#TimFoley #TheatreOnTour
February 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🚨 The DRIFTWOOD tour is in full swing! 🚨
We’re bringing this unforgettable story of hope, love & belonging to stages across the UK! Check out our tour dates & catch us in a city near you!
📍 Stockton, Lancaster, Chichester, Edinburgh, Coventry, Ipswich, Leeds & Salford.
#TimFoley #TheatreOnTour
We’re bringing this unforgettable story of hope, love & belonging to stages across the UK! Check out our tour dates & catch us in a city near you!
📍 Stockton, Lancaster, Chichester, Edinburgh, Coventry, Ipswich, Leeds & Salford.
#TimFoley #TheatreOnTour