We’re looking back on an incredible early Spring Saturday morning at the School for Performing Arts.

On Saturday 5th March, Maxine Mealey at Wigan & Leigh College hosted the Orwell Society and special guest Richard Horatio Blair along with a gathering of Local Businesses Owners, Councillors, Charitable Sector Leaders and Creatives.

Producer Alan Gregory, Singer, Actor & Songwriter Scott Chapman, Director Martin Green and their talented group of actors put on a performance to remember with their Preview of ‘Beyond the Pier’.

Extracts of the show provided the audience with an exciting glimpse of what’s in store from the full production.

Beyond The Pier’ is the vehicle for the MadeInWigan Minis Creative Education Programme.

Ahead of the show, a beautiful solo dance routine by a young performing arts student was followed by a presentation delivered by Stuart Green, Owner at Magicalogical Ltd accompanied By Alan Gregory, CEO of Pianos, Pies & Pirouettes. Together, they shared the educational vision of MadeinWigan Minis and it’s ‘Levelling Up’ aligned ambitions.

Made in Wigan Minis delivery Partners Wigan Warriors, Media Cubs, Vince Cleghorne, Leisuretec UK and Wigan & Leigh Community Charity were also there in support of their message and to mingle with guests once the show was over.

All who attended were united in their appreciation for the performance and the wider project.

You can find out more via the various social media channels set up to communicate the aims of the overall initiative.

Check out our Instagram page for lots more images @beyondthepier