David Thacker's triumphant return to his 'second home'

David Thacker's triumphant return to his 'second home' at the Octagon Theatre

Details: 17 October 2015

"The theatre regularly offers local talent the opportunity to work alongside professional actors, including the ALRA (Academy of Live and Recorded Arts) North students who are based in Wigan. ."

"Another thing we have benefitted from is the ALRA students. I have directed four plays which I have included them in including Journey's End, Early One Morning and A View from The Bridge. "

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