Love Overwhelming

Five characters, in completely different stories all bound together through their relationship with an old tenor saxophone. Love Overwhelming explores themes of new parenthood through theatre, music and a lot of saxophone. Expect audience interaction, dramatic storytelling and comedic moments in this brand new actor-musician show made specifically for Wigan's Old Courts.

Created by Tom Rigby.

Tom has been a tenant at the Old Courts since moving to Wigan in 2025, he works as an actor, musician and workshop leader. Tom has performed at the Nottingham Playhouse, Sheffield's Crucible and recently performed in the Warner Brothers immersive Polar Express Experience in Manchester. His theatre work includes establishing Side by Side Drama Group as a registered charity making devised theatre with refugees and asylum seekers. Alongside working as an actor, Tom performs as SaxoTom, lighting up dancefloors across the UK.

Doors 7pm
Show starts 7:30pm
60min duration

Tickets Pay What You Decide (£3, £5, £8 & £10) plus booking fee.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Old Courts is a Victorian listed building without a lift. Wheelchair users are able to access upper floors using our Super Trac wheelchair lift. For any information on access before your visit, please e-mail YWNjZXNzIHwgdGhlb2xkY291cnRzICEgY29t.

Please also check https://www.theoldcourts.com/visit for further information.

If you would prefer to call, please ring 01942 616245 and select option 3. We are more than happy to arrange a tour of our spaces if required, ahead of your visit.

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