Announcing our brilliant cast for @verbatimfoley.bsky.social 's "It Walks Around The House at Night." George Naylor plays Joe Oliver Baines play The Dancer www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks

ALL AUDITION PLACES ARE NOW ALLOCATED FOR GENERATOR & THE APPLICATION FORM IS NOW CLOSED If you've missed out this time, please still get in touch as there may be future opportunities to get involved. We're keen to hear from Young Creatives from Wigan & surrounding boroughs thickskintheatre.co.uk

Sign up to #Generator now or share with someone who would benefit from joining our professional company. We're looking for 10 performers aged 18-25, for a 2 week paid training opportunity. Auditions are allocated on a first come basis so sign up today: thickskintheatre.co.uk/generator #casting

We've been having a fantastic time with our community ensemble for #Pigeon. They'll be playing "The Locals" in Joe Walsh's play about community, family folklore & what it means to fly away & never return. 15-16 August - The Den, Tyldesley Book your tickets here: thickskintheatre.co.uk/pigeon/

Today is the second day of development for our production It Walks Around the House at Night by @verbatimfoley.bsky.social. A haunted house story for a new era, brought to life with haunting tricks, chilling twists, & a generous dose of dark humour. Book Now: thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks/

Thrilled to annouce the cast of #Pigeon by Joseph Walsh. Opening at @rxtheatre.bsky.social's The Den: 15-16 August. Fred Longworth High, Tyldesley. Polly Lister plays Debs, Tarek Slater as Liam and Lauren Sturgess as Hollie. Book Now: thickskintheatre.co.uk/pigeon

📣 WE ARE LOOKING FOR TEN TALENTED YOUNG PERFORMERS TO JOIN OUR GENERATOR COMPANY Generator is ThickSkin’s ambitious Young Company, designed to launch the next generation of fearless theatre-makers. If you're based in the North West and interested in a career in theatre, sign up to audition now.

We’re delighted to announce ThickSkin’s 2025 Season of ambitious new work, dedicated to fresh voices and bold storytelling. The upcoming season features inspiring new work from Northern talent and includes an open call for young professionals to join our acclaimed Generator theatre company.

We're looking for people with a connection to Leigh, Atherton or Tyldesley to take part in an exciting opportunity with ThickSkin and @rxtheatre.bsky.social this August.

Check out the UK tour of RUM from ThickSkin #SupportedArtist Max Emmerson Productions “This plaster will outlive me. I shape these rooms but in turn they have moulded me. Hiding secrets. Weak spots made to look strong.”

Jerwood Foundation has awarded Wigan-based @thickskintheatre.bsky.social a total grant of £40,000 over two years to support their Jerwood Associate Artist Placement programme and enable an Associate Artist to join the organisation over a six-month period. Learn more 👇 jerwood.org/news/121-thi...

We can't believe it's only been two weeks since we wrapped up our Driftwood tour, we loved sharing this show with audiences across the UK. A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our visionary creative team, the dedicated cast and crew, the welcoming venues, and most importantly, the thousands of passionate audience members who joined us. Your enthusiasm and support made this tour truly unforgettable. Until we meet again… ✨🌊

🎭 Final stop alert! 🌊✨ The Driftwood Tour 2025 concludes at The Lowry in Salford on March 20th & 21st. Join us for Tim Foley's inspiring story about hope, love, and belonging. Limited tickets available—secure yours now! 🎟️🔥 #DriftwoodTour2025 #TimFoley #TheLowry #FinalPerformance

“Understated beauty”⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 review from @thereviewshub.bsky.social for Driftwood

🚨5 Days to go!🚨 Don't Miss out on your chance to see Driftwood on stage ! 🔗🎟 www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/

Break a leg to the Driftwood team ahead of their first performance with us this evening! 🌊 There are only two chances to catch this "moving and funny" (Reviews Hub) new show in Scotland, so don't be the one to miss out 👏 @thickskintheatre.bsky.social @pentabustheatre.bsky.social

#REVIEW #5* from Sharon Foley for Driftwood at Sheffield Playhouse “a tumultuous ride through a family drama” fairypoweredproductions.com/driftwood/ #driftwood #JamesWestphal #JeromeYates #NeilBettles #ElleWhile #TimFoley #Pentabus #playhouse #theatre #sheffield #fairypoweredproductions

Just saw Driftwood by @verbatimfoley.bsky.social at The Dukes in Lancaster. Such excellent writing - funny, moving, powerful and tender theatre. Catch the tour while you can! 🌊

Everyone should follow @hettyhodgson.bsky.social Hetty is one of the most exciting young directors we’ve had the pleasure of working with. Check out their website and watch their star rise. You heard it here first. 🔥🤩🔥🤩🔥🤩

www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/ 🚨 Less Than a Week to Go! 🚨 Tim Foley’s Driftwood is coming to @traversetheatre.bsky.social Edinburgh for two nights only – 4 & 5 March! Don’t miss this gripping and poetic exploration of love, loss, and identity. 🌊✨

Captured by the incredible Tommy Ga-Ken Wan these stunning stills showcase Driftwood, Tim Foley’s moving story of two brothers brought together by love and loss. A production by @thickskintheatre.bsky.social and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social #Theatre #ProductionStills #UKTheatre#BehindTheScenes

"a truly beautifully important piece of theatre"- @theatreandtonic Driftwood is touring till 21 Mar 2025 🌊 🔗 Book via the link in our bio. A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production

💭 "Creating a show which encapsulates characters which feel as if they just have stepped from all our daily lives is genius." - National World Don't be the one to miss Driftwood when it joins us in less than two weeks time! 🌊 📅 Tue 4 - Wed 5 Mar, 7:30PM @thickskintheatre.bsky.social

'A ferocious energy bringing the story vividly to life' -National World 🔗 Book via the link in our bio Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through.This project has been made possible with support from the Chance To See Fund, a collaboration between The Lathums and Curious Mind.

🚨 Lancaster, we’re heading your way! 🚨 In just 5 days, DRIFTWOOD lands at @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social ! 🌊 We’ll be bringing this unforgettable story to life for one night only on 22nd Feb—don’t miss it! www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/ @pentabustheatre.bsky.social

It’s always a highlight to tour to @traversetheatre.bsky.social

🚨 The DRIFTWOOD tour is in full swing! 🚨 We’re bringing this unforgettable story of hope, love & belonging to stages across the UK! Check out our tour dates & catch us in a city near you! 📍 Stockton, Lancaster, Chichester, Edinburgh, Coventry, Ipswich, Leeds & Salford. #TimFoley #TheatreOnTour

From the company behind How Not To Drown & Peak Stuff, comes their next visually striking show. Directed by Elle While (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) and Neil Bettles (The Unreturning), it's not to be missed! @thickskintheatre.bsky.social @pentabustheatre.bsky.social

A sold out show for Driftwood @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social last night. A handful of tickets left for this evening. And a cracking review from The Reviews Hub ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

BRAND NEW TRAILER DROP 📣 Driftwood By #TimFoley Two brothers on a beach need to figure out what to do with their dad - but the sea has other ideas. 🌊 Check it out 👉 youtu.be/M2kgwvWk7KQ?...

As we finish up week one of rehearsals for Driftwood, we are reminded of where it started back in 2023. Here’s the brilliant James Westphal and Jerome Yates in action. Join us on the road for this inspiring story about hope, love and belonging. 🫂 🌊 Touring 31 Jan - 21 Mar 2025 #Driftwood #Theatre

Driftwood hits the road ONE WEEK from today! 🌊 👉 First stop: The Mill at The Pier in Wigan 🎟️: thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/ A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production #Driftwood #Theatre #Wigan #uktheatre #touringtheatre #uk

Local residents in Hartlepool will be able to catch Driftwood featured in Hartlepool Life. 😎 We’ll be at The Arc in Stockton-on-Tees, 19-20 Feb 2025 🎟️ Tickets on sale now: arconline.co.uk/whats-on/drift… A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production #Driftwoodo#Theatrer#uktheatrere

“I love plays where… something otherworldly unexpectedly crashes into an otherwise naturalistic drama, and from the sounds of it, we can expect more of that alchemy here.” You CAN, you CAN expect that! Opening a week this Friday! Is it touring near you? www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/

Driftwood is included in Exeunt’s February recommendations. We open at The Mill At The Pier, Wigan next Friday! exeuntmagazine.substack.com/p/exeunt-rec...

Our friends @20storieshigh.bsky.social have a brand new double bill heading to @unitytheatre.bsky.social this February... My Big Brother Sammy + Smiles. 🎟️ unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk 🗓️ 4th-5th Feb 2025 More information on the 20 Stories High website and programme visit: 20storieshigh.org.uk

Part 2 of our chat with Driftwood writer @verbatimfoley.bsky.social who talks us through some of the mystical stories from the North East & how they play an important part in the areas rich tapestry. 🌊 🔗 www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/ A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production

“Driftwood handles the complexities of the human heart and mind in a way that is sensitive, heartfelt and touching.” - One Show At A Time We’re two weeks away from opening at The Mill in Wigan. 😍 Tickets: www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/

“With video projections of the sea offering a sense of hope and acceptance within its chaos, Driftwood lets us into a moment a family always dreads.” - LouReviews Touring 31 Jan - 21 Mar 2025 🌊 🔗 Tickets: www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/ A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production

1/2 🎥 Part one of our chat with the writer of Driftwood. @verbatimfoley.bsky.social talks us through his home life and the emotional attachment he has to Seaton Carew, the setting for our upcoming play. 🌊 We open in 3 weeks at The Mill in Wigan. 🔗 Book now: www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/

📣 DRIFTWOOD by Tim Foley hits the road at the end of the month. 📣 Directed by Neil Bettles and Elle While, this play perfectly balances a moving and at times funny story about hope, love and belonging. 🌊 🎫 Book now: www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/ #Driftwood #theatre #uk #touringtheatre

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉 Start 2025 right with our January survival playlist – the perfect soundtrack to ease you into the new year. 🎵 Available on Spotify: tinyurl.com/2mfa2f7w #spotifyplaylist #playlist #music #spotify #newyear

🕰️THROWBACK🕰️ "It's a great piece of theatre" Don't miss this powerhouse production coming to a theatre near you next month! 🗓️ Touring 31 Jan - 21 Mar 2025 🎟️ Tickets: www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/ A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production #Driftwood #Theatre #touringtheatre

1/2 👀 Didn't get a chance to catch the critically acclaimed I REALLY DO THINK THIS WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE by ThickSkin’s Supported Artists’ at this year's Edinburgh Fringe? 📺 Not to worry, you can now watch the full cinematic digital production on ThickSkin On Demand: vimeo.com/thickskinond...

🔔 NEW BLOG POST ALERT 🔔 ThickSkin Supported Artist and Generator 2024 Co-Director, Joseph Walsh, gives us an insight into the Generator project from inception to performance. 📝 www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/blog/theatre... #blog #theatre #supportingartists #newwriting #TSGenerator #youngcompany

🕰️ THROWBACK 🕰️ “It opened all sorts of emotions for me” We can’t wait for more audiences across the UK to experience Driftwood. 📍 NATIONAL TOUR 31 Jan - 21 Mar 2025 🎟️ thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/ A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production #Driftwood #Theatre #UK #touringtheatre

We can’t believe it’s already been 8 months since we spent 5 weeks with the amazing LIPA Liverpool devising a show with 35 brilliant LIPA students. Check out these stunning production photos from Love Will Tear Us Apart. 💕 📸 Photos taken by Andrew AB #theatre #liverpool #uktheatre

🕰️ THROWBACK 🕰️ As we prepare to take this mesmerising production out onto the road in 2025, we take a look back at some of the audience reactions for Tim Foley’s Driftwood. 🗓️ Touring 31 Jan - 21 Mar 2025 🎟️ thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/ A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production

1/2 📸 Check out these production shots of our Generator Company by Grant Archer.   Back in November our Generator Company shared the culmination of their work. After 6 weeks of workshops and an intensive weekend, the company created an original piece of theatre with…