A light-hearted story of lost passions, unexpected connections and the pull of home is coming to Millgate Arts Centre this autumn. The Saddleworth Constable, written…
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Young actors invited to audition for Saddleworth Players’ spring production
Young performers are being invited to take to the stage in Saddleworth as auditions open for a coming-of-age play exploring identity, friendship and family relationships.…
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Little French Cinema to thrill with dramas
TWO dramas will keep audiences on the edge of their seats as the Little French Cinema season draws to a close. On Thursday, October 1…
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Saddleworth Morris Men to perform at free retro celebration in Oldham
Vintage cars, live entertainment and a taste of traditional Saddleworth culture will be among the attractions when Oldham town centre turns back the clock later…
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The Last Laugh review: A nostalgic tribute to British comedy greats
Ian Cheeseman finds plenty to enjoy at Buxton Opera House as Bob Monkhouse, Eric Morecambe and Tommy Cooper are brought warmly back to life in…
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Pirates set to take over Uppermill canal for Bank Holiday weekend
Pirates will be taking to the water in Uppermill this Bank Holiday weekend as the popular Little Blue Boat returns with two days of special…
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TV stars to lead Oldham Coliseum’s radical new production of Macbeth
TWO acclaimed North West actors will take centre stage in a bold new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth coming to Oldham this autumn. Andrew Sheridan, known…
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Fifty years of folking for Lees musician
HE MAY not be a member of Gomez and he may not have tried to kill Princess Anne, but if there is one thing Ian…
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Rushcart 2026: All you need to know as Saddleworth Morris Men mark 50th festival
The bells will be ringing, the roads will be lined and the famous cart will once again roll through Saddleworth this weekend as one of…
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Back to the Future at sea is no cut-price copy
Ian Cheeseman finds Royal Caribbean’s streamlined cruise-ship production of Back to the Future: The Musical delivers the spectacle, pace and heart of the stage hit…
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Saddleworth Marina artisan market celebrates first anniversary
A popular monthly market at Saddleworth Marina in Greenfield has celebrated its first anniversary. Saddleworth Artisan Market drew visitors from across the area for a…
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Free opera workshop aims to inspire Greater Manchester’s next generation of performers
A new opera organisation is inviting young people from across Greater Manchester to take part in a free four-day workshop designed to introduce them to…
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Saddleworth band to support Inspiral Carpets at Holmfirth gig
A Saddleworth indie band is set to share the stage with one of Manchester’s most iconic groups after being selected as the support act for…
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Morris Men’s 50th Rushcart is set to be record event
A RECORD number of Morris sides are set to help make Saddleworth’s Rushcart festival the biggest and loudest yet in its 50th year. The popular annual…
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Beatles tribute act set to bring Cavern Club magic to Uppermill
Music fans in Saddleworth are set for a nostalgic trip back to the 1960s when acclaimed Beatles tribute band Beatles Complete performs at Uppermill Civic…
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Macbeth to take over popular Oldham nightclub
SHAKESPEARE’S Macbeth is being given a dramatic Oldham makeover as the Coliseum Theatre launches this year’s autumn-winter programme. The new adaptation will see audiences enter…
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Folk musician to bring ‘A Feast of Folk’ to Uppermill church fundraiser
A celebrated local folk musician will take audiences on a musical journey through three centuries when he performs a special concert in Uppermill next month.…
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Village fete set to bring community together in Scouthead and Austerlands
A popular community event is set to return to Saddleworth next month as the Scouthead and Austerlands Village Fete takes place on Saturday, August 8.…
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Saddleworth Film Society announces new season at Millgate Arts Centre
Saddleworth Film Society is inviting local film lovers to join its new 2026/27 season at Millgate Arts Centre in Delph, offering ten carefully chosen films…
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Orchestra legend says ‘cello’ to Uppermill
“THE MUSIC industry is completely different because of the internet. It’s a whole new situation, and in some ways, that’s also dangerous. Students’ careers will…
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Pianist Rose McLachlan: ‘Teaching gives you a bigger perspective of what’s important’
AN AWARD-WINNING pianist who has been a star since she was a teenager has brought her talents to Uppermill. Rose McLachlan was only 13-years-old when…
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Millgate Arts Centre gives audiences a backstage pass
“I’VE BEEN involved at the Lyceum and at the Playhouse 2 in Shaw – but this is the place which feels like home.” So says Pauline Walsh, theatre director and long-time member…
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Opera North’s The Sound of Music hits all the right notes in Leeds
A beloved musical, an outstanding cast and a production of real scale combine to create a truly memorable theatrical experience. Ian Cheeseman reviews The Sound…
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Uppermill Summer Music Festival is high note for opera star
“I ALWAYS think this could be my last performance. You never know when you’re going to get to sing something again or work with the same people…
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Saddleworth families invited to free StoryFest
FAMILIES from Saddleworth are being invited to enjoy a day of storytelling, creativity and literary fun as Oldham StoryFest returns. The popular festival will take…
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Award-winning band lights up children’s hospital – and Uppermill
“WE DON’T know of any other groups like ours – we think we’re one of the first concepts to be doing this.” Musician Jess Tomlinson…
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High School Musical is ready to break free at The Lowry
Images by Phil Tragen Twenty years after Disney’s High School Musical became a cultural phenomenon, a brand-new stage production is heading to Salford. Ian Cheeseman…
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Oldham performer stars alongside Stephen Graham in new Myles Smith music video
A young Oldham performer is set to appear alongside one of Britain’s most acclaimed actors after landing a starring role in the official short film…
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Music, food and family fun at Greenfield St Mary’s Summer Fair
Greenfield St Mary’s Primary School is inviting the community to its annual Summer Fair on Saturday, 4 July, promising an afternoon and evening packed with…
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Millgate Arts Centre announces new theatre season
It’s set to be an exciting year ahead for the theatre-lovers of Saddleworth, as the Millgate Arts Centre pulls back the curtain on its upcoming…
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Live music, giveaways and offers in store as Oldham Bar Hop returns
THERE is a weekend packed with entertainment and offers in store as pubs, bars and venues across the town centre come together for Oldham Bar…
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Saddleworth Morris gearing up for 50th Rushcart Festival and Beer Festival
RUSHCART Festival’s 50th anniversary and a fundraising Beer Festival are two highlights of a busy schedule for Saddleworth Morris Men. The morris dancing side is gearing up for…
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New play celebrates ‘incredible life’ of local heroine at Millgate
THE ‘incredible life’ of suffragette and activist Laura Annie Willson is celebrated in a new play coming to The Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. On Wednesday, June…
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Silver trophies for Saddleworth’s best of brass
DOZENS OF local bands left laden in silverware after an official Whit Friday awards ceremony. 41 trophies were up for grabs at the Dobcross and Uppermill Whit Friday Band Awards Presentation on Sunday,…
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