MILLGATE Arts Centre and Saddleworth Players take the well-being of its audiences, cast and crew very seriously. Once re-opened the aim is to stay open.…
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Frankie says… The love story behind the comedian revealed to theatre audiences
BEHIND the lugubrious mask of comedian Frankie Howerd was an equally unhappy and mournful person hiding from public view. That’s the view of playwright and…
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Theatre legend Alan steps back into spotlight with Queen’s Birthday honour
KENNETH Alan Taylor thought news of his British Empire Medal was an online scam… oh no, he didn’t! Actually, ‘oh yes, he did’ but recognition…
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Covid sees laughter cancelled at Millgate
THERE was precious little laughter around in 2020 and the latest lockdown restrictions have temporarily removed the hope of smiles to start the New Year…
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SPY network – new theatre group for young talent to launch
IT was Noel Coward who advised Mrs Worthington not to put her daughter on the stage. ‘The profession is overcrowded and the struggle is pretty…
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The Shoe must go on! Theatre company’s festive production goes online
A SADDLEWORTH theatre company has deemed the show will go on despite the disappointment of audience lockout at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre. The sell-out four-day…
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Festive cheer as live theatre returns to Delph with ‘The Elves and the Shoemaker’
THE annual pantomime has been cancelled but the show will go on at Delph’s Millgate Theatre this Christmas with a socially distanced, ‘Covid-secure’ children’s production.…
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Arts ache: Millgate doors closed for immediate future
DELPH’S thriving Millgate Arts Centre may not fully re-open as an entertainment hub for another 12 months. That’s the message from chairman Ian Shepherd in…
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Borough’s theatres close doors due to coronavirus outbreak
Theatres across Oldham and Saddleworth have closed their doors as the coronavirus outbreak continues. Oldham Coliseum shut on Monday, March 16 and they confirmed the…
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Fun and fundraising in store with Saddleworth WI
FROM theatre trips to inspiring talks, Saddleworth Women’s Institute is enjoying a busy calendar of events this year. In January, they danced the night away…
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