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We run lots of events and regular out-of-hours activities throughout the year which are open to everyone - you don't have to be a member or student of More Than Words to attend. They are a great opportunity to meet new friends, socialise and have fun!
We also regularly perform at community events organised by others. Most recent events include Wigan Dance Festival, Wigan Pride, Rotary Community Day, Diggers Festival and Leigh Carnival, to name a few. If you are organising a community event and are interested in us performing, please get in touch.
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Take a look below at regular out-of hours-activities and events we run or take part in.
Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights is our monthly inclusive disco, held at our base in Wigan. It's normally held on the third Wednesday of each month from 6.30pm to 9pm and is aimed primarily at young people and adults aged 18 and over with disabilities and/or autism.
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Boogie Nights costs just £5 per person (PAs/support workers get in free). Tickets are sold on the night. It's a safe environment and everyone is welcome - you don't have to be a student of More Than Words to attend.
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Snacks and drinks are available to purchase, and guests are welcome to bring their own alcohol.
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Free parking is also available. See flyer for dates of future discos.
Drumming Circle
Our weekly drumming circle is held on Thursdays from 4.30pm to 6.30pm at our base in Wigan. It's facilitated by Mark Cozens, a professional musician from Bom-Ta-Bom. The cost is currently £10 per person (discounted rate) - PAs/support workers come free, which includes 90 minutes of drumming, a short break and refreshments. Support can also be provided, if needed, for an additional cost. It's for ages 16+ and members of our drumming circle regularly perform with us at events in the community, but this is optional.
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Please note: Due to limited numbers, sessions must be booked and paid for four weeks in advance.
Social club
Our student social club takes place outside normal office hours. There is a nominal cost of £10 per student to attend, which goes towards the cost of staffing the session.
The social club runs from 4pm to 6.30pm and usually takes place at our premises. We also arrange trips to the cinema, bowling and local pubs/restaurants, to name but a few (additional charges apply).
Dates for 2026 are:
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​5 February
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12 February
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19 February
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4 March
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1 April
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6 May
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3 June
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1 July
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5 August
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2 September
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7 October
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4 November
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2 December
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Places must be booked and paid for in advance. Contact alisonpearson.mtw@gmail.com for more details.
Performances
We love performing and taking part in events, both in the community and at our premises in Wigan! We perform short drama pieces and sometimes incorporate drumming with our friends from Bom-Ta-Bom.
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Upcoming events (please note: these may be cancelled at short notice):
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Friday, 27 March 2026
Wigan Borough Dance Festival
Venue: The Edge, Wigan
Meet at 4.30pm at The Edge, performance 9pm
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 2pm
MTW Academy presents 'Four Seasons'.
Venue: Sovereign House, WN1 3AP
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Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 2pm
MTW Theatre Company presents two melodramas: 'Diamonds and Deception' and 'Poison Portside'.
Venue: Sovereign House, WN1 3AP
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Monday, 17 August 2026 at 2pm
MTW Performers presents 'Robin Hood'
Venue: Sovereign House, WN1 3AP
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Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 4.10pm
Wigan Diggers Festival (main stage)
Venue: Believe Square, Wigan town centre
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Thursday, 29 October 2026 (time to be confirmed)
MTW Theatre Company presents 'How to Survive a Horror Movie!'
Venue: Sovereign House, WN1 3AP
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Wednesday, 16 December 2026 at 2pm
MTW Academy presents 'The Grinch'
Venue: Sovereign House, WN1 3AP
Fundraisers
We hold a number of fundraising events throughout the year, including our popular Variety Night and tea parties. Any profit we make goes towards our annual Christmas Ball, providing subsidised social activities for our students, and occasionally it goes to national and local charities.
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Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Party
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Includes a 'sing and sign' performance and bingo.
Venue: Sovereign House, WN1 3AP
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Macmillan Afternoon Tea Fundraiser
Friday, 25 September 2026 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Includes MTW Spotlight performance of 'Manfred The Baddie'.
Venue: Sovereign House, WN1 3AP
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Festive Bingo
Friday, 4 December 2026 from 2pm to 3.30pm. Includes mince pies.
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