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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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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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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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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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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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Classic play ‘All My Sons’ comes to Delph thanks to National Theatre Live
A TRIUMPHANTLY acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play ‘All My Sons’ is coming to Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. The film recording…
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A breath-stopping thriller lights up Delph: Wait Until Dark at Millgate Arts Centre
The Saddleworth Players have delivered a gripping and assured production of Wait Until Dark at the Millgate Arts Centre, a masterclass in tension that keeps…
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‘Wait until Dark’ thriller brings twists and turns to Millgate audiences
A CLASSIC thriller full of twists and turns will keep audiences on the edge of their seats as Saddleworth Players present ‘Wait until Dark’. The…
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Nine shows, Eight days, and a whole lot of magic: Ian Cheeseman’s whirlwind tour of the stage
From West End blockbusters to Bristol spectaculars and local triumphs, Ian Cheeseman dives head‑first into a jam‑packed week of theatre – celebrating standout performances, unforgettable…
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‘It Has It All’: Oliver Alvin Wilson on why Macbeth is the ultimate Actor’s challenge
From blockbuster TV to the Royal Shakespeare Company, Alvin‑Wilson has built an impressive career — but he tells Ian Cheeseman that nothing compares to the…
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The impact of a 30-year-old Saddleworth centre
A WELL-KNOWN Saddleworth arts group is celebrating a major milestone this year, as Saddleworth Drama Centre turns 30. Based in Springhead, the centre has spent…
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Between Earth and Voice secure £1,952 at Mossley SOUP
A TEAM of young local creatives has secured nearly £2,000 of community backing after winning the first Mossley SOUP event of 2026. Between Earth and…
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Millgate’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Wigan’ brings Northern Soul to life
Millgate Arts Centre delivers a sharply observed, beautifully performed snapshot of Wigan’s iconic soul‑fuelled subculture. Review by Ian Cheeseman Having never been to Wigan Casino,…
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Help shape future of Oldham Coliseum over ‘brew and chat’
HAVE your say on the future of the much-loved Oldham Coliseum Theatre at a ‘brew and chat’ event. Join the theatre’s team at Spindles Shopping…
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Northern Soul to be brought to life at Millgate
MILLGATE Arts Centre is set to transport audiences back to the electrifying heart of 1970s Northern Soul when Once Upon a Time in Wigan takes…
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Contemporary take on ‘Hamlet’ comes to Delph screen
A CONTEMPORARY take on William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy ‘Hamlet’ comes to Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. The film recording of the live National Theatre…
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A tale of two Pantos: Saddleworth and Stockport dazzle local audiences
Two very different festive productions — Hansel & Gretel in Delph and Aladdin in Stockport — prove just how magical a first taste of live…
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Singing in the Rain dazzles at Manchester’s Royal Exchange
The Royal Exchange in Manchester is a wonderful place to watch theatre, but as I ventured out into the damp evening to see one of…
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Oldham Coliseum brings festive cheer with ‘A Christmas Fair’
THE lights might be dimmed at the Oldham Coliseum for now, but Christmas certainly isn’t cancelled as the theatre prepares for its popular festive offering.…
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Saddleworth Panto returns with Hansel & Gretel
THE Saddleworth Panto is back for 2025 with its seventh production – Hansel & Gretel at Millgate Arts Centre. Running from December 6 through to…
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Saddleworth Players deliver a knockout with Nell Gwynn
The Saddleworth Players have delivered a real treat with their latest show, Nell Gwynn, now playing at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. This lively…
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A Fairytale Christmas Awaits at the Alhambra
Ian Cheeseman previews this year’s star-studded pantomime at Bradford’s much-loved Alhambra Theatre and speaks to Snow White herself, Sarah Pearson, about festive fun, long days…
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Nell Gwynn brings bawdy laughs and big heart to Delph stage
A FUN, funny and joy-filled production is coming to Delph as Millgate Arts Centre presents Nell Gwynn. Featuring a cast of 20, a live band,…
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Talented young performers sought for Coliseum’s Christmas production
TALENTED singers and dancers are being sought to join a Young Person Ensemble for Oldham Coliseum’s festive production. The Coliseum is looking for young people…
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New Deputy Lieutenant hopes to boost Saddleworth links
SADDLEWORTH can lay claim to being home to one of the most ceremonial positions in the region. For a man with close links to the…
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Renovation plans approved for Oldham Coliseum as theatre prepares for revival
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter The new look for a much-loved Greater Manchester venue has been revealed as a huge renovation project finally…
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Guys and Dolls shines in Moston as NMAODS hits all the right notes
Ian Cheeseman finds energy, warmth and West End-worthy talent in North Manchester Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s superb production of Guys and Dolls at the…
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Double dose of 1980s comedy theatre comes to Oldham
LOCAL audiences are in for a nostalgic treat this weekend as Manchester’s Room 5064 Productions brings two quirky 1980s-set comedies to town in a special…
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Laugh-out-loud tale is first show for Saddleworth Players’ new season
THE art of growing old disgracefully is laid bare as Saddleworth Players present a laugh-out-loud funny tale as their first play of the season. ‘Waiting…
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From Broadway bargains to big laughs: Ian Cheeseman on Death Becomes Her
While in New York for the Club World Cup Final, Ian Cheeseman swapped the pitch for the stage, discovering a hilariously sharp musical take on…
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Playwriting call-out for theatre piece for young performers
OLDHAM Coliseum and Oldham Theatre Workshop are calling out for a writer to collaborate on a piece of theatre for the next generation of performers.…
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National Theatre Live brings new Suzie Miller play to Delph
A SEARING examination of modern motherhood and masculinity takes centre stage in Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. The film recording of the live National…
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