Look above the entrance to our Follies Theatre and you’ll see our Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
We’re trying to keep the wonderful sound of the theatre organ alive for future generations, through daily performances and special concerts with well known organists.
If you’d like to hear our Wurlitzer in ‘full swing’ then make sure you call into our fairground at 15.00.
It’s cleverly programmed to play ‘as live’, even though there’s no organist playing. It’s actually playing through its amazing network of pipes, it’s not a recording.
The Wurlitzer takes pride of place on a specially built raised platform inside our vintage fairground.
Our Wurlitzer is on long term loan from the very generous Paul Kirner, of Compton Lodge, Sapcote, Leicestershire. He purchased the Wurlitzer from the Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust. It was installed, and is looked after by Ben Snowdon. Our Wurlitzer used to be on display at the Gaumont Theatre, Manchester and even had a home at the Granada Studios in Manchester for a number of years.
