Leigh's unlikely cabaret that's winning over a loyal crowd
The Way Theatre at Leigh Spinners Mill isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think of cabaret, which is exactly what makes Get Giddier’s stand out.

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Performed in front of a full and eager crowd, the show transported the audience back to 1960s New York, blending nostalgia and humour seamlessly on stage. From the very first mismatched moments between Felix Ungar (Wayne Lythgoe) and Oscar Madison (Ciaran Travis), the comedy never missed a beat.