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An online petition named 'Save Oldham Coliseum Theatre' continues to gather signatures, with almost 15,000 having already signed up as they bid to hopefully resurrect the iconic...
Date Published 09/04/2024
The Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester has appointed six new deputies, including one from Oldham.
Date Published 08/04/2024
Oldham Liberal Democrats have announced their full list of candidates covering the 20 wards of Oldham ahead of the local elections on May 2.
Date Published 04/04/2024
Oldham’s Coliseum Theatre is moving to a new home - albeit temporarily.
Date Published 15/03/2024
An incident that occurred at the budget meeting last week ‘should never have happened’, Oldham bosses decided at a private meeting on Wednesday (March 6).
Date Published 08/03/2024
Rotary Oldham Metro Choral Speaking Festival is on track for mega success this year, say the organisers.
Date Published 10/02/2024
This was the moment Oldham families were given heart-warming memories at a joyful creative adventure.
Date Published 19/12/2023
A magical craft trail is set to transform a historic Oldham arcade into an interactive family adventure.
Date Published 01/12/2023
Oldham's spectacular Christmas Parade and switch-on show how returns for the 25th year tomorrow (Saturday).
Date Published 16/11/2023
Oldham’s council leader says the Coliseum theatre building couldn’t have been saved despite a new report suggesting it could reopen.
Date Published 18/09/2023
“So many people tried to give advice to the Coliseum, but this didn’t lead to change”:
Date Published 08/09/2023
To mark 100 days since she was re-appointed Leader of Oldham Council, Councillor Arooj Shah has written a blog post as a message to all Oldhamers.
Date Published 05/09/2023
Proposals to create a new ‘enhanced’ public space in Oldham town centre to hold outdoor art and culture events have been submitted by council chiefs.
Date Published 29/08/2023
Plans for a new £24m home for Oldham’s Coliseum Theatre have been lodged - five months after the iconic venue closed.
Hugely popular veteran panto writer and actor Kenneth Alan Taylor will celebrate a 68-year career in professional acting in October with a special show at the Playhouse 2 venue in...
Date Published 24/08/2023
Stand and Be Counted Theatre and Oldham Coliseum Theatre has announced details of Secret Summer - a completely free, immersive audio adventure for the whole family.
Date Published 18/08/2023
Council cabinet members approved plans for an exciting new public space within Oldham’s Cultural Quarter - meaning a new open area for arts and events is now set to be developed.
Date Published 27/07/2023
Arts Council England has agreed to allocate £1.845 million to support creative and cultural activity in Oldham over the next three years, following a successful proposal from...
Date Published 21/07/2023
A brand-new timelapse video has been released, showing the vast scale of the ongoing work to revamp Spindles shopping centre.
Date Published 07/07/2023
Greenacres Primary Academy staff and pupils celebrated a double success this summer, with the school achieving the gold standard in two prestigious education awards.
Date Published 30/06/2023
Detailed plans for the new theatre and home for the Coliseum have gone on display to the public - showcasing a modern and inclusive space that the council insists is relevant and...
Date Published 29/06/2023
Oldham Coliseum Theatre Ltd has been confirmed by Oldham Council as the anchor tenant for a new theatre in the town, currently scheduled to open in early 2026.
Date Published 17/05/2023
Former ousted leader Arooj Shah has staged a political comeback to return to head up Oldham council after winning an internal Labour contest.
Date Published 10/05/2023
Oldham’s biggest election for nearly two decades in now upon us, and the mood on the streets appears to be one of political apathy and and mistrust.
Date Published 02/05/2023
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Date Published 04/04/2023
A very special final night at the iconic Oldham Coliseum Theatre is in the offing next week.
Date Published 24/03/2023
Oldham Coliseum Theatre Ltd has appointed a new Board of Trustees to oversee the closure of its building, preserve its legacy, determine the future of the company and safeguard...
Date Published 23/03/2023
The iconic Coliseum Theatre has confirmed with ‘deep sadness’ that it will be closing in two weeks despite a passionate campaign backed by actors and residents to save it.
Date Published 17/03/2023
Performing arts and entertainment trade union Equity has responded to the announcement that the Oldham Coliseum Theatre will close this month with huge dismay.
UPDATED (Friday): Crunch talks aimed at saving Oldham’s Coliseum theatre and protecting dozens of jobs have ended in stalemate but campaigners say the fight ‘isn’t over’.
Date Published 10/03/2023