Category: Theatre

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…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum Oldham Coliseum Theatre is preparing to welcome audiences back into the historic building from 24 June 2021 as part of an eclectic Summer season combining a return to live theatre, a continuation of innovative online events and an outdoor Pride celebration.     After over a year of closure due…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum This Spring-Summer 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.     Booking your tickets   All tickets must be bought in advance; you will…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum Oldham Coliseum Theatre today releases the first of its Micro Commissions 2021, Angel of History, a moving short film by digital artist Grant Archer.   In 1940 the philosopher Walter Benjamin described a Paul Klee painting, Angelus Novus, as showing an angel of history transfixed by a past he perceives…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum   From organisations across Greater Manchester, GM Independent Artist Initiative offers a pot of resources including money, producer/curator support, gallery/rehearsal/performance space and more to support GM based independent artists and companies to develop and share work in 2021. Independent artists and companies from all disciplines and at any level of…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum On Monday 16 March 2020 we closed our doors to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Creating and experiencing art and culture has a phenomenal impact on both physical and mental wellbeing. Whilst our stage is dark and our workshop spaces empty, our work is always needed. The Coliseum…

First Published in Oldham Coliseum   Monday 16 March 2020, just after 6pm. The Coliseum’s Senior Management team gathered around a screen to watch Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s national address about the virus sweeping the globe. We’d been seeing news about the coronavirus for a few weeks; we’d started putting new health and safety measures…