1793
The end of the 18th century saw the rise of the small provincial theatre. They were often built by actor-managers of touring theatrical companies and were constructed to a 'formula'. The theatres owned and toured by a company became part of the 'circuit system'.
Mr. Robertson, manager of the Lincoln circuit, built the Wisbech theatre in 1793. Theatres were normally used sparingly - two months every two years! So Wisbech's theatre like many other GEORGIAN THEATRES , advertised themselves for hire for the 'black period'.

1836
By the 1830's, in order to re-kindle a flagging interest in provincial theatre, circuit managers began engaging some of the 'names' from the London stage. WILLIAM MACREADY was one such 'name'. He performed in Wisbech between the 12th and 15th June 1836, playing the lead roles in "Hamlet", "Macbeth", Othello" and "Virginus" and even managed to find time to dine with Mrs. Hill, mother of OCTAVIA HILL - the social reformer.

1843
The Lincoln Circuit had begun to break up and a 'Sale Notice' is recorded as being posted on the theatre in 1843 and the last recorded performance in the Wisbech theatre, of that era, was in 1846.

1846 to 1977
Between 1846 and 1977 the theatre was used for the following:
Chapel for Wesleyan Methodist Reformers; Grain store; Store for a tent maker; Public baths; School of Science and Art; Town library
CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH (the present owners).

1978 ...
In 1978 the then recently formed 'Angles Theatre Company' - rediscovered the theatre and leased it from the owners. They established a Council to administer the theatre. A Constitution for the Theatre Council was approved by the Charity Commissioners "to foster and promote the maintenance, improvement and development of the Angles Theatre, and its knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Arts in Wisbech and its environs.