Wigan Casino - Izeria

The Wigan Casino is the colloquial name for the nightclub the Casino Club, that operated in Wigan between Friday, August 27 1965 (with Shirley Bassey topping the bill) and 1981, associated with the Northern Soul movement in the UK. The club's enduring dedication to Northern Soul "all nighters" made it an icon among fans of the genre, continuing the efforts that other clubs such as the Twisted Wheel in Manchester, the Chateau Impney (Droitwich), the Catacombs (Wolverhampton) and the Golden Torch (Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent) had started. It remains one of the most famous clubs in Northern England. In 1978, allegedly the American music magazine Billboard voted Wigan Casino "The Best Disco in the World", ahead of New York City's Studio 54, although there is no tangible evidence of this award ever being publicised. This England, a TV documentary about the Wigan Casino, was filmed in 1977. Russ Winstanley and Dave Nowell wrote a history of the club, Soul Survivors, The Wigan Casino Story, which was published in 1996. A stage play by Mick Martin about the Wigan Casino years, Once upon a time in Wigan, debuted in February 2003 at the Contact Theatre in Manchester and has since toured nationally.

Nearby Places View Menu

Wigan Central railway station

Wigan Central railway station was a railway station near the centre of Wigan, Lancashire, England.

Train

Believe Square

Believe Square is a public space in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, situated by Wigan Town Hall, and is the site of the town's Walk of Fame, known as the "Believe Stars". Established in 2012, Wigan Council honours individuals and organizations, embodying Wigan's "Believe" mantra, with a star, on the basis of their contributions to society and the community.

Landmark Plaza

Wigan Little Theatre

Wigan Little Theatre is a community theatre in Wigan, England. It is a charitable, voluntary organisation that was founded in 1943. It offers a diverse range of theatrical productions, from plays, pantomimes and contemporary works, and provides opportunities for local talent to participate in acting and stagecraft. The theatre also runs a youth program. It is situated on Crompton Street in Wigan, a venue it moved into in 1947. It holds the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service the highest award given to voluntary groups in the UK. In 2019, it hosted a visit from the then Prince of Wales, now Charles III.

Theater

Wigan Town Hall

The new Town Hall is a former technical college in Library Street, Wigan, England which was converted into a municipal facility in 1990. It is a Grade II listed building.

Government Landmark