Little by name, little by exterior but certainly not little by nature. This Tardis of a theatre…read morelooks like barely anything from the outside, a narrow bit of building with a sign that makes one whimsical, thinking this is what theatres in urban New York must be like. Once you're inside it might look somewhat dated, it might not have the contemporary architecture or interior design of a lot of bigger, newer theatres these days, but there's a real gutsy David as opposed to Goliath feel to the place and it reminds me of the university theatre my drama group used to borrow for our productions. Yes, I was in a drama group when I was younger, big whoop, wanna fight about it? The Little Theatre just feels homey to me. The decor is rather traditional, the seats are usually red and in the auditorium they're those flippy ones that smack you in the buns when you stand up, and the staff are older than the usual types you get at theatres nowadays but you get the feeling they're working there for a reason - because they care. It's like all those old, beautiful cinemas that have sadly closed down and given way to multiplexes and bingo halls. I hope this never happens to The Little Theatre. People still go there because the stage is more than adequate for any production, be it Shakespeare or family friendly, Miller or Orton, heck, it's practically made for Beckett given the simplicity. And the bar's a really nice well polished area where you can chinwag and grab a nice strong G&T before the show. I think it certainly deserves to be here and alongside Southport's various arts centres and galleries, The Little Theatre stands proud as a symbol of the seaside town's excellent little culture hub. I love it.

Came in to see art. Really looking forward to seeing art locally. I had lots of commitments and…read morework. The lady in the cafe told me the gallery was shut and all the paintings had gone I had a coffee. She asked me if i liked art. And said she owned an Isherwood. Another lady took over the cafe. And someone else walked into the door marked gallery. As i drove home i felt devastated. I worked hard to find the time to visit. And to be lied to. There's nothing online about gallery being shut. And i am also an artist

As I've grown older, I've tried to visit more places like art galleries in an attempt to both…read moreeducate myself intellectually and because my girlfriend is very interested in art and art galleries. Chapel Gallery in Ormskirk is one such place, regularly featuring art exhibitions, art clubs and contemporary craft amongst other things, all under one roof. I try to appreciate many of the pieces there, but even those I don't really 'get' I still can find interesting at times and I do think that local places like this should definitely be supported. There is also a lovely little café on site, where visitors can dine on hot and cold food as well as a range of refreshments in a comfortable and relaxing dining atmosphere, including a menu that boasts seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients and dishes. A pleasant place to visit if you're feeling all cultured and stuff.