Theatre

Theatre goers will be spoilt for choice by Oldham’s varied entertainment scene.  
 
Located in the heart of Oldham is the Coliseum Theatre, with a 585 seat auditorium and smaller studio space for more contemporary plays.   The old world quality of the building, the friendliness of the staff and the entertaining and sometimes challenging productions will provide a memorable experience to visitors.

Oldham Theatre Workshop (OTW) is renowned for producing some of the country’s finest acting talent. Anna Friel, Anthony Cotton and Suranne Jones all graduated from the acclaimed youth theatre group. OTW stage two major productions each year at venues across Oldham.

The Lyceum Players are based in the lower ground theatre of the Lyceum Building in Union Street, Oldham.  The intimate 100 seat theatre has a varied programme on offer and a gallery space for local art exhibits.

The Millgate Arts Centre in Delph houses the Saddleworth Players.  This thriving amateur theatre company  produces five plays per season and a Christmas production, as well as taking part in the four-yearly Saddleworth Festival of the Arts.

Visit Playhouse2 in Shaw for top quality drama, comedy and music in a unique atmosphere.  Home to the amateur Crompton Stage Society, Playhouse2 is the venue for a wide variety of entertainment, professional and amateur.

Peshkar is the North West’s leading theatre and production company specialising in British Asian productions.  The company tours a regular programme of cutting edge, ultra contemporary theatre.