Congleton Youth Orchestra

Congleton Cultural Scene

 

One of the outstanding characteristics of Congleton is its strong voluntary sector, which plays a vibrant role in every aspect of the cultural, social and sporting life of the town. A huge number of organisations and initiatives are run by volunteers, making Congleton a very lively community.

 

 

 

 

Theatre/cinema

The town is proud to have its own theatre, the Daneside Theatre, which can be found in Park Road. The Theatre was opened in 1984, is run by a charitable trust and is the home of the Congleton Players Amateur Theatre Club, Centre Stage, Congleton Musical Theatre, Trinity Amateur Operatic Theatre, Congleton Amateur Youth Theatre and Congleton Pantomime. These groups, along with a number of local dance troupes and visiting professional companies ensure that local people can enjoy first class performances in the town, without travelling to Stoke, Manchester or Buxton.

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Congleton does not have a cinema, but Daneside Theatre holds film evenings. Tickets for most shows at Daneside are available from Congleton’s Tourist Information Centre in the High Street. For more information about the theatre contact www.danesidetheatre.co.uk.

 

Music

Congleton’s music scene is thriving, and ranges from talented local indie and rock bands to the long established Congleton Choral Society, and from Clonter Opera to Karaoke nights.

Clonter Opera Theatre, situated just outside the town, is a charitable trust dedicated to the provision of training and performance opportunities for singers embarking on professional careers. Sponsorship enables the theatre to put on two new productions each year.

The Choral Society offers a varied range of choral music, with a number of concerts held during the year.

 

Congleton Youth Orchestra encourages young musicians from nine up to twenty five years old. It has a junior string section and trains younger players for the main orchestra. It features one concert a term, plus another during the festive period. The orchestra is always pleased to hear from young musicians and is able to loan instruments free of charge for a trial period.

 

Brass bands

Brass bands are still strong in the area and two local bands, the Silk Band and the Rode Hall Silver Band often play at the theatre and at local events.