It originally had gymnasium facilities[2] and was used by the local community, including, from 1921, the amateur dramatic society.

[3] By 1959 the building had fallen into disrepair, and the committee committed it to the amateur dramatic society for its sole use.

The theatre's stage has a proscenium arch and a combined seating capacity of 139, in ground-floor stalls and balcony.

In 1957 the theatre produced the premiere of the comedy The Sky's the Limit written by Leigh playwright, Arthur Helsby.

Tyldesley Little Theatre has twice received assistance from waste company Viridor which distributes grants from landfill tax credits.