Theatre Royal, Silk Street, Leigh

Opened in 1885, the theatre, had 1400 seats and was frequently used by travelling companies such as that on 15th February 1885 - Mr Clarence’s “Comedy Dance and Burlesque Company”. The theatre was owned by Mr J Williams (also known as De Castro) and was also known as “De Castro’s Theatre of Varieties”. In 1909 the management changed and the music hall became a cinema until 1954 from when it has been a night club.

Reference           Leigh Town Trail