Author: Shelly Ramsdale

First Published in Oldham Coliseum We’re working with Kali Theatre, Leeds Playhouse and Hampstead Theatre on the Discovery programme – a free writing programme for women writers of South Asian descent*. Discovery is open to UK based female writers of South Asian descent who are eligible to live and work in the UK, and who…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum Do you have an exceptional idea for an original outdoor theatre or musical performance or installation? If so, this commissioning opportunity may be for you! Festival Oldham is an annual FREE outdoor arts and street theatre festival in Oldham town centre. It has been showcasing outstanding local, national and international street art,…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum Five groups of young people across Greater Manchester have taken part in creative workshops with multi-disciplinary artist Jade Williams to explore and celebrate the first Black British circus owner, Pablo Fanque.   Pablo Fanque was born William Darby in Norwich in 1810. After apprenticing to circus proprietor William Batty as…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum From Tameside-based actor, theatre maker and writer Tori Burgess, A Tale of Two Giants is a new series of short audio dramas suitable for children, families and seasoned giant spotters. A Tale of Two Giants is supported by Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s Micro Commissions 2021.   Based on the Saddleworth folktale…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum Real-life stories of healthcare workers are explored in Dare to Know Theatre’s digital verbatim play A Broken Family, Together. The play was created with support from Oldham Coliseum Theatre as one of the Coliseum’s Micro Commissions 2021.   A Broken Family Together is the culmination of words said by healthcare…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum Oldham Coliseum Theatre Micro Commissions – A Brew, A Terrace and the 184 from Bog Standard Creatives and The Newcomer from Joyce Branagh – tell two stories of growing up in Oldham, in the present day and in the 1950s.   Released on 23 April, A Brew, A Terrace and…