Very much a work in progress here gathering and displaying as much of our history as we can, so if you see

any gaps and you know the answer then please send us the info and we can have a full library for everyone to

view.

Unfortunately, the precise history of LUTG is uncertain. What we do know is that it is not only one of the

biggest student societies in Lancaster but it is also one the oldest.LUTG is thought to have begun around 35

years ago as a ‘staff only’ theatre group. Around 30 years ago it made the switch to a student society and has

been producing high quality student theatre ever since.

Over the years, LUTG has formed close links with the on-campus studio theatre 'the Nuffield theatre' and the

off campus Lancaster arts and community hall 'the Gregson centre'. In recent years LUTG has begun to form

links with alternative venues in Lancaster city as it tries to interact more with the local community. In 2003

LUTG performed in not only the Gregson centre and Nuffield theatre but also in St Thomas's church and St

Paul's church hall.

Prior to the 2003/2004 season  LUTG only performed a maximum of 2 productions each term. However, the

society had now grown so large that a decision was made to produce 3 shows per term. The society continued

to grow and the 2009/2010 season began with 4 shows per term.

This means that LUTG produces 12 high quality professional shows in a variety of venues every year to an

annual audience of around 10,000 people. Even a professional theatre company may struggle to produce this

but LUTG manages it with ease - and its members still manage to do some work for their university degrees!