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Romance is put under the microscope later this month in Oldham in Play With Fire’s new production of The Effect by multi-award winning playwright, Lucy Prebble.
Date Published 04/09/2018
One dame is not enough for Oldham panto - two taking to the stage for this year's show!
Date Published 02/08/2018
The English Touring Theatre has announced Victor Oshin as Othello in the upcoming revival of Richard Twyman’s critically acclaimed production of Othello, a co-production with...
Date Published 20/07/2018
As part of the continuing 50th anniversary celebrations, the Oldham Theatre Workshop is gearing up to present a hugely entertaining new musicial - When We Built A Rocket Ship.
Date Published 13/07/2018
Two dance events, organised by Oldham Council’s Sports Development team, are celebrating the talents of dance students across the borough.
Date Published 10/07/2018
Twenty Year 10 students across eight local schools will be spending a week at Oldham Coliseum Theatre for Work Experience Week next week.
Date Published 25/06/2018
Between Monday 25 and Saturday, June 30, Oldham Coliseum will present 'Cultivate', an unmissable opportunity for anyone interested in working in any of the many areas of theatre.
Date Published 08/06/2018
Featuring the songs of Joe Hill, Bread & Roses is a new play by award-winning writer Ian Kershaw, based on the real-life story of the huge mill workers strike - led, and won, by...
Date Published 30/05/2018
Female-led theatre company, The Thelmas, are staging a takeover of Oldham Coliseum's studio theatre next week, with two brand-spanking new shows.
Date Published 17/05/2018
Brave, contemporary and classic theatre join comedy and Christmas celebration in Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s packed programme for the Autumn/Winter months.
Date Published 15/05/2018
The Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Shadab Qumer, officially opened the Oldham Primary Schools' Choral Speaking Festival presentation morning, which was held at the Coliseum Theatre.
Date Published 14/05/2018
The cast of Oldham Coliseum Theatre's forthcoming production of A Taste of Honey made a trip to the iconic Salford Lads’ and Girls’ Club to take in some research as part of the...
Date Published 10/05/2018
Oldham Coliseum Theatre transforms into 1950s Salford this May with a new production of Shelagh Delaney’s A Taste of Honey, directed by Associate Director, Chris Lawson.
Date Published 27/04/2018
From the music that inspired the hit hollywood film Jersey Boys, and shows that are still running today, comes the defining sound of the 60s and 70s.
Date Published 09/04/2018
More than 2,000 youngsters from across the town took part in the 34th annual staging of the Oldham Primary School Choral Speaking Festival, which was again held at the Coliseum...
Date Published 03/04/2018
The Queen Elizabeth Hall's days appear to be numbered as Oldham Council gave the green light for its demolition last night.
Date Published 27/03/2018
This spring, Oldham Coliseum Theatre presents a new production of Alan Ayckbourn’s first West End hit, Relatively Speaking.
Date Published 26/03/2018
The eagerly-awaited Oldham Coliseum Civic Night took place as the famous old theatre geared up to stage its run of 'Whisky Galore'.
Date Published 22/03/2018
The countdown is on before local people can explore hundreds of opportunities across various employment sectors at the next Get Oldham Working (GOW) Career and Apprenticeship
Date Published 21/03/2018
Oldham Council is gearing up to formally launch its search for a development partner to deliver its ambitious Town Centre Masterplan.
Date Published 14/03/2018
Youngsters across the town will be hard at work this week practising for the 34th Oldham Primary School Choral Speaking Festival, which this year will be held at the Coliseum...
Date Published 13/03/2018
Oldham Gotta Dance, the Oldham Schools’ Dance competition, is back for a second year with 22 local schools set to compete for the coveted title of champions.
Date Published 06/03/2018
Oldham Council’s Town Centre Masterplan has taken a significant step forward with the purchase of Oldham Magistrates’ Court.
Date Published 27/02/2018
As Britain marked 100 years since women first gained the right to vote earlier this month, the Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Hull Truck Theatre and New Vic Theatre present a brand new,...
Date Published 21/02/2018
The Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Shadab Qumer, has spoken of his delight at seeing the return of the iconic Oldham Chronicle to an online platform.
Date Published 14/02/2018
It's Chronicle relaunch day, but it's also that time of year again when love and romance are to be celebrated and we show our significant others how much they mean to us.
Planet Mercy event day for children, Off the Rails Comedy Club fundraiser, a wide variety of theatre shows, art exhibitions on the topic of hate crime, special lantern building...
Date Published 08/02/2018
The Oldham Coliseum has been nominated in no less than TEN categories ahead of the prestigious Manchester Theatre Awards, to be held at The Lowry’s Quays Theatre on Friday, March...
Date Published 07/02/2018
An exciting year of events and commemorations is in store throughout 2018 as the famous town centre-based Oldham Theatre Workshop celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Sushi for Christmas dinner, a hip-hop fanatic Gran and a revealing painting of Dolly Parton; this play has everything, including the kitchen sink.
Date Published 02/02/2018