Boarshurst Band help celebrate at spectacular Coliseum re-opening street party

Boarshurst Silver Band was personally contacted by actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, pictured here with the band members

Boarshurst Silver Band were honoured to have been invited to perform outside the Oldham Coliseum for the anticipated announcement regarding the future of the legendary theatre.

Oldham Coliseum, which closed its doors last year, was the talking point for many actors, actresses and performers both locally and nationally at the devastating news that such a loved and important theatre was going to shut its doors for good.

However, an announcement was made that the Coliseum had been saved thanks to the tireless work by the local community, members of the Coliseum both past and present, and by local councillors and Oldham MP Jim McMahon.

The Coliseum is scheduled to reopen in time for the pantomime season of 2025.

Boarshurst Silver Band was personally contacted by renowned actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, famously known for playing the character Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street and more recently starring in Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

The band whole-heartedly accepted the invitation and performed to a crowd of supporters of the Coliseum, members of the public and local actors, actresses and performers.

The Boarshurst Silver Band felt humbled and were honoured to perform and entertain at a such a historical moment for Oldham theatre history and they gave a very big thank you for the invite and the opportunity to be involved.

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