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Howell Croft South, Bolton, BL1 1SB, United Kingdom | 01204 520661 | Website

The Big Corner

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Adapted from the short stories of Bill Naughton
by Lawrence Till
Directed by Elizabeth Newman


Bill and Alf, two young Bolton lads hungry for adventure, discover the mystery and the delights of girls as they grow up together.

Every night they meet at the “Big Corner” at the end of the road to tell (and exaggerate) the stories of their days. One day they meet a girl and both fall in love. After choosing Alf, they marry and every night as they go to bed he tells her a story recounting his escapades growing up as she falls asleep. A kaleidoscope of Bolton life, The Big Corner is a story of hope, young friendship, love and heartache.

Bill Naughton wrote over a thousand short stories and memoirs of his time growing up in Bolton. For our 50th anniversary former Artistic Director Lawrence Till writes a new play that weaves together Naughton’s stories into a heartwarming and uplifting comedy.

Tickets  £28.50 - £13 (concessions are available to age 16 years and under, full-time students, aged 65+ and retired, jobseekers, disabled patrons and their companion, Equity and NCA card holders.

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