Bolton Little Theatre

[4] Bolton is the envy of many towns as it has the largest amateur theatre network in the UK.

[5] The theatre's Patron is Sir Ian McKellen and this is where this famous British actor started his career shortly after attending Bolton School (Boys' Division).

[6] “Bolton Little Theatre is a very important part of Bolton ...if you wanted to see plays well done you came down to see the amateurs rather than a professional company... the Little Theatre is full of people with real enthusiasm” Sir Ian McKellen, CBE, CofH, September 2006[7] The theatre's main proscenium arch auditorium seats 165 in traditional rows and the Forge, an intimate theatre in the round has seating for 60.

The theatre also has a comfortable bar and exhibition area where one can enjoy a pre-performance drink, or mingle with the cast after the show.

Past and present famous actors that been associated with Bolton Little Theatre:[9] Other notable alumni include Bolton Little Theatre, http://www.boltonlittletheatre.co.uk