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The history of
LUTG
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
two productions each term. However, the society has now grown so large
that a decision was made to produce 3 shows per term. This means that LUTG
produces 9 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!
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