GENERATOR | ThickSkin Theatre Company

Fearless. Collaborative. Powered by young voices.

GENERATOR is ThickSkin’s ambitious Young Company designed to launch the next generation of fearless theatre-makers.

In 2025, the Generator Company created a brand-new piece of theatre — devised from the ground up, in collaboration with professional directors. Developed and performed at our studio in the heart of Wigan, this show spotlighted raw talent, local stories, and ThickSkin’s trademark visual and physical style.

Expect energy. Expect talent. Expect the unexpected.

“An inspiring evening out.”

Audience Member

“A truly fantastic authentic passionate production.”

Audience Member

“Really enjoyed it, more of this please!”

Audience Member

“ThickSkin love to experiment, reinvent and mash-up traditional storytelling with innovative styles” ManchesterTheatres.com

‘I feel very grateful to have had this opportunity. I would absolutely recommend Generator anyone who is looking for a career in the arts or just wants to be part of something really fun and exciting.’ Generator Graduate

‘Determined to challenge traditional theatre-making, ThickSkin is empowering the next generation of theatre-makers, performers, and creative professionals. This ethos is embodied in Generator, their performance company designed for young creatives. Through mentorship, professional collaboration, and hands-on experience, Generator equips emerging artists with the tools, confidence, and ambition to carve out careers in the arts; ensuring that talent is not only discovered in Wigan but championed, developed, and retained.’ The Fire Within: The Forge