Oldham Coliseum Theatre

Description

Oldham Coliseum is a building-based producing theatre. The company produces eight shows a year on its main stage, offering a balanced programme of drama, comedy, musical, new writing and the annual pantomime.

In addition to in-house produced work on the main stage the theatre also takes in four weeks of touring theatre as well as around 15 non-theatre performances including music dance and stand up. Coliseum@ an offshoot to the theatre’s building based productions promotes a programme of theatre at three community venues.

The Coliseum Theatre dates back to 1885 and began life as a Grand American Theatre. Situated in the heart of Oldham and surrounded by almost a dozen other theatres, almost 125 years later, the award winning Coliseum is the only surviving theatre in the town.

The 21st century sees the theatre not only continue its success but also expand. The company has a well established and highly respected reputation for its work within the community and provides opportunities for everyone to get involved. The Education and Outreach department provide an innovative and exciting programme of participatory activities to support the artistic vision of the theatre and to serve the diverse communities of Oldham and Greater Manchester.

During 2012 the theatre’s usual building is temporarily closing for a season to allow essential refurbishment work to take place. This is a fantastic opportunity for the company to take their work to new venues across Oldham and further afield.

The development of new and exciting opportunities to get involved in all aspects of the Coliseum’s work demonstrates the theatre’s commitment to being more than a theatre. It provides an essential platform for local people to achieve their creative potential, investing in the emergence and progression of new talent whilst also supporting the Coliseums need for continued audience development.

The new Box Office will be at Unit 12, Albion Street, part of the Tommyfield Market building. This will open on the 1 February 2012 9.30-5pm Monday to Saturday.You can also book your tickets through our website at no extra cost. Tickets for each of our productions will also be available at the venue 90 minutes before each performance.

Never afraid to take risks with its shows, the Oldham Coliseum has gained a reputation for presenting sometimes challenging but always entertaining productions for its passionately loyal audience.

The Oldham Coliseum Theatre is a registered charity. Charity number 508829.

The Coliseum gratefully acknowledges funding from AGMA, Arts Council England and OMBC.