Left to right back row Jo Dakin actor, Julie Root actor, Ellie Hill actor, Rebecca Kershaw producer. Front row Marie Greenhalgh writer director.
Wythenshawe Library Creative Space is buzzing with excitement as the Captain’s Leg Theatre Group, a Wythenshawe project, has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious Manchester Culture Awards 2025, in the best performance category.
Their play, Dark Beautiful and Chaste, written by local writer Marie Greenhalgh and produced by Becky Kershaw, was performed in Wythenshawe Library Creative Space in February this year; only the second play to be performed in this space. Captain’s Leg Theatre Group’s nomination is a testament to their impact on Wythenshawe cultural life. Their recent work, praised for its gripping originality and emotional depth, has resonated with both critics and audiences.
“I’m incredibly proud to represent Wythenshawe and to see our community’s creativity recognised on such a big stage. This nomination is proof that Wythenshawe is bursting with talent and cultural energy, and I hope our journey inspires others to believe in the power of local voices.”
Marie Greenhalgh (Writer and director).
The Manchester Culture Awards, launched by the City Council in 2018, honour the best in culture, creativity, and the arts across eleven categories, including Best Performance, Best Event, and Young Creative of the Year. This year’s ceremony, set for November 22nd at the Hilton Hotel Deansgate, promises to be a showcase of the city’s artistic excellence.