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Oldham Coliseum confirms closure with ‘deep sadness’

Oldham Coliseum has confirmed it will close in two weeks’ time, despite a campaign backed by unions and high-profile actors. The Greater Manchester venue, which opened its doors in 1885, said on Thursday that “with deep sadness” its final ...

16 Mar 2023 at 16:48

Maxine Peake hails local theatres as ‘lifeblood’ of communities

Maxine Peake has hailed local theatres as the “lifeblood” of communities as she spoke at a public meeting to save the historic Oldham Coliseum in Greater Manchester. The actress was one of several famous faces speaking at the event on ...

22 Feb 2023 at 11:03

Christopher Eccleston: I would not be an actor if it was not for Oldham Coliseum

Christopher Eccleston said it would be “impossible” for him to become an actor in today’s world following the closure of venues such as the Oldham Coliseum. The actor appeared at the Greater Manchester venue alongside Maxine Peake to ...

01 Apr 2023 at 12:48

Oldham Coliseum to close ‘on its own terms’, says theatre boss

The chief executive and artistic director of Oldham Coliseum has said the venue will close “on its own terms” on Friday night with a performance featuring Maxine Peake and Christopher Eccleston. The Greater Manchester venue, which ...

31 Mar 2023 at 10:04

Julie Hesmondhalgh reveals Oldham Coliseum theatre ‘saved’ after campaign

Oldham Coliseum is to reopen following a successful campaign to rescue it led by theatre enthusiasts including actress Julie Hesmondhalgh. The 54-year-old, known for her roles in Broadchurch and Mr Bates Vs The Post Office, said ...

08 Jul 2024 at 23:55

Julie Hesmondhalgh: Oldham Coliseum campaign part of bigger conversation in arts

Actress Julie Hesmondhalgh has said the campaign to save Oldham Coliseum is “a part of a much bigger conversation” happening around access to the arts for working-class people. Oldham Council announced on Monday that the ...

09 Jul 2024 at 18:16

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