BESIDE THE THEATRE
Thornton Library
Our neighbour shares our opening year. Thornton Library opened in 1938, placing books and a public hall side by side at Four Lane Ends.
Explore the library’s history
A little theatre. A lot to love.
A PLACE TO
COME TOGETHER.
Live performance. Everyday creativity. A little local spirit.
YOUR THORNTON LITTLE THEATRE
THE LIGHTS GO DOWN.
THE STORY BEGINS.
AND WE’RE ALL
PART OF IT.
The anticipation before the lights go down. The conversation after the curtain call. Discovering something you didn’t know you’d love.
RIGHT HERE. TOGETHER.
THERE’S SOMETHING
ABOUT BEING HERE.
Thornton Little Theatre brings performances, classes and workshops together under one roof. Our programme offers opportunities to watch, take part and spend time with others.
DISCOVER THE PROGRAMME ↗
STEP INSIDE YOUR LITTLE THEATRE
TAKE A SEAT.
FEEL PART OF IT.
From the red seats to the stage lights, take a look at the space where our live moments come together.
YOUR NEXT VISIT STARTS HERE.
FIND SOMETHING YOU’LL LOVEOUR BUILDING. OUR STORY.
FROM LECTURE HALL.
TO LITTLE THEATRE.
Our story begins in November 1938, when Thornton Lecture Hall opened at Four Lane Ends. The building has since evolved into the theatre you know today, with spaces for performance, creativity and getting together.
A major refurbishment in 2003 brought a new name: Thornton Little Theatre. Further improvements in 2010 added the entrance foyer, accessible entrances, a permanent bar and the Studio Room.
- 1938
THE DOORS OPEN.
November marks the opening of Thornton Lecture Hall.
- 2003
A NEW NAME.
The refurbished building becomes Thornton Little Theatre.
- 2010
ROOM FOR MORE.
A new foyer and Studio Room become part of the building’s next chapter.
From the records: Wyre Council’s building history (PDF)
A LITTLE LOCAL HISTORY
ROOTED
RIGHT HERE.
You’ll find us at Four Lane Ends, in Thornton-Cleveleys. Our corner of the Fylde Coast has stories beyond the stage, too.
PLAN YOUR VISIT ↗AT FOUR LANE ENDS
A place of remembrance
Thornton Cleveleys War Memorial was unveiled on 11 November 1923. Now Grade II listed, it features a bronze soldier by sculptor Albert Toft and stands in a memorial garden.
Read the Historic England recordFLEETWOOD ROAD
Marsh Mill
Built in 1794 by Ralph Slater, Marsh Mill is a Grade II* listed tower windmill. It milled until 1922 and retains its machinery, a link to Thornton’s working past.
Discover Marsh Mill’s heritage01 / AT YOUR LITTLE THEATRE
WATCH.
Stories, music and live moments made to be shared.
FIND YOUR NEXT NIGHT OUT ↗02 / AT YOUR LITTLE THEATRE
TAKE PART.
Classes and workshops to make a little time for yourself.
TRY SOMETHING NEW ↗03 / AT YOUR LITTLE THEATRE
BRING AN IDEA.
A space for performances, gatherings and something new.
MAKE IT YOUR STAGE ↗