Wilmslow Green Room Theatre

The Green Room Theatre sits in Wilmslow, just a short drive from Macclesfield, and it's the sort of place that rewards a bit of local knowledge. This is proper community theatre - the kind where you'll find everything from amateur dramatics to professional touring productions sharing the same stage across the year. The building itself is unpretentious, more functional than fancy, but that's rather the point. What matters is what happens on stage.

You'll get the most out of it if you're the type who enjoys live performance without the stuffiness of a regional theatre. Families with teenagers will find decent value here, especially if there's something quirky or youth-oriented in the programme. Solo theatre-goers who don't mind a bit of amateur rough around the edges will absolutely have a laugh. The intimate scale means even a seat in the back row feels close to the action.

Admission varies by production - nothing extortionate, but check their schedule first. Allow an evening, plus time for a pre-show drink in the bar area if they've got one. If you're staying at Sycamore Farm Caravan Site or Eastwood End just down the road, it's an easy pop into town for an evening out. The theatre sits well within reach of Macclesfield's high street too, so you can make a proper night of it. Worth checking what's on before you book your holiday - catch the right show and it could genuinely be a highlight.