Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley

We have been working with local communities since 2019 to celebrate and build arts and culture in, for, and by Leigh, Atherton, and Tyldesley.

Now, we are looking forward to our second community festival in the area, when the Royal Exchange’s pop-up theatre, the Den, returns in 2025.

Get involved!

We are seeking a new group of Ambassadors, Champions, community groups and organisations to collaborate with, working together to bring exciting arts projects to life!

• Ambassadors: Meet monthly to set the agenda for the work we will do in the area, co-create a two-week festival in the Den and support their local community to get involved.
• Champions: Meet quarterly to add their voice to the work we will do in the area, support the delivery of a two-week festival in the Den and support their local community to get involved.
• Organisations: Opportunity to collaborate on creative projects, share skills, and help develop our participant and audience base.

If you’re interested in becoming an Ambassador or Champion, please express your interest by filling out this form.

Information Session:

Find out more about what it means to be an Ambassador and Champion and the Local Exchange Programme.

In person: Monday 29th of April, 6:00-7:30PM, @ venue tbc

Online: Wednesday 13th of April, 6:00-7:00PM, on Zoom

Register your interest here!

Previously:

In 2021 a group of residents from across Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley worked with the Royal Exchange to create a 2-week festival of arts, crafts and culture THE DEN IN LEIGH.

Together with local communities, we’ve since commissioned theatre, produced creative workshops, and put on A PLAY IN A DAY!