Category: Theatre

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…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum As you may know, the Government announced last night that Greater Manchester will be subject to Tier 3 Covid restrictions from Friday 23 October. We’d like to assure audiences that under these new restrictions, theatres are still able to open for socially-distanced performances. We are continuing with our plans to…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum Oldham Coliseum Theatre has been awarded £243,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today.   The Coliseum is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum GM Artist Hub today, Tuesday 6 October, opens two new funding opportunities to support independent artists and creative freelancers 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…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum A project spearheaded by thirteen leading performing arts organisations across Greater Manchester has been awarded £60,000 by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to support independent artists and creative freelancers in the area.   GM Artist Hub was formed in April 2020 to help independent artists access support, advice and opportunities during…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum This Autumn-Winter the Coliseum will look a little different. We’ve put in place new plans to ensure your safety and entertainment; you can read more about them below. We can’t wait to see you again. From Thursday 24 September, we have two new shows on sale for our Autumn–Winter season:…