Author: Shelly Ramsdale

First Published in Oldham Coliseum Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Arts and Culture Network is delighted to launch a new opportunity for an LGBTQ+ performer/company based in Greater Manchester to develop a new performance to be showcased as part of Pride celebrations in 2021. Following a successful Pilot in 2019-20, the Pride Stages Bursary offer is part…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum Oldham Coliseum Theatre today launches its Micro Commissions 2021, offering investment, support and a virtual platform for three artists/companies from the region to create work for and about the world as we live in it today.   A year ago few would have predicted that the country would spend 10…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum GM Artist Hub has opened another new fund to support independent performing artists in Greater Manchester. GM Artist Hub was formed by 13 leading arts organisations across Greater Manchester to help independent artists access support, advice and opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis.   The Originate Fund will offer new co-commissions for…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum   Usually Oldham’s annual Reindeer Parade marks the start of festive season in the town centre. This year, Oldham has a wonderful Reindeer Parade Trail with 10 specially designed reindeer sculptures to boost festive cheer.   Celia Perkins, the Designer of our annual pantomime, created a Coliseum reindeer – Daisy Deer…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum This Christmas Dame Dotty Trott is sending special messages to celebrate the achievements of people in our area.   The world has changed dramatically in 2020, and since March we have all lived under restrictions to help slow the spread of Covid-19. Messages from the Dame will celebrate, thank and/or…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum On sale from Saturday 12 December *Choose between Cinderella or Jack and the Beanstalk* Saturday 12 December 2020 – Saturday 2 January 2021 £10 for 1 day’s access Directed by Rachel McMurray Filmed and Edited by Grant Archer   Although we’re all missing the spectacle of the Coliseum panto this…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum Oldham Coliseum Theatre is continuing to fundraise to support its future as it remains closed to the public until early 2021. The theatre was less than two weeks from reopening with a season of covid-safe, socially distanced events when the Government announced that a further nationwide lockdown would commence from…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum In order to safeguard the future of Oldham Coliseum Theatre and our vital role in the communities of Oldham and Greater Manchester, it is with heavy hearts that we announce that the Coliseum will remain closed to the public until early 2021.    The Coliseum was less than two weeks…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum Following the Government’s announcement of a further nationwide lockdown from Thursday 5 November, the Coliseum will not be reopening on Thursday 12 November as planned. We are incredibly disappointed as we were so close to re-opening after eight months of closure but the safety of our audiences, staff and the…