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Oldham Coliseum is ready to be refurbished after preparatory works were completed in the last few weeks, council bosses have said.
Date Published 10/12/2024
The highs and lows of the Oldham Coliseum story featured in Oldham Community Radio 99.7fm's award-winning entry in the 2024 Community Radio Awards.
Date Published 17/11/2024
When the Coliseum announced its closure in April last year, archivists in Oldham embarked on a ‘rescue mission’ to save as much of the history of the beloved theatre as possible.
Date Published 09/08/2024
Long-awaited plans to transform Oldham town centre could soon become reality.
Date Published 24/07/2024
The Oldham Coliseum has been saved.
Date Published 16/07/2024
A 53-year-old woman peers from under a polka-dotted umbrella to look at a washed-out building on Fairbottom Street in Oldham.
Date Published 15/07/2024
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.
Date Published 12/07/2024
Wedged into a narrow lane in Oldham, a crowd erupted into thunderous applause.
Date Published 08/07/2024
Oldham’s Coliseum theatre has been saved and is officially due to reopen in time for the 2025 pantomime season.
A decision to save the beloved Oldham Coliseum was made weeks ago.
This Saturday, June 2, the Lyceum Theatre Oldham will be hosting an Open Day from 11am-3pm.
Date Published 27/05/2024
Oldham Council is reportedly ‘in chaos’ as a number of political groups jostle for leadership of the council after it went into ‘No Overall Control’ during last week’s election.
Date Published 09/05/2024
Artists and activists have celebrated a milestone in the Save the Oldham Coliseum campaign.
Date Published 26/04/2024
'Our Sleeping Beauty' (True Love's Kiss) - a captivating short film celebrating the rich history of Oldham's iconic Coliseum - is poised to debut in an exclusive private screening...
Date Published 24/04/2024
Volunteers at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph are mourning the loss of their oldest and longest standing supporter Ken Wright MBE, who has died, aged 93.
Date Published 19/04/2024
Plans to build a temporary ‘bubble-like’ theatre venue for the Oldham Coliseum group could pose problems for disabled parking, residents say.
Council elections are just around the corner, with the people of Oldham invited to cast their votes into the ballot box on Thursday, May 2.
An Oldham-based film - 'Departures' - is set to captivate audiences and shine a spotlight on the working-class talent of the town's entertainment industry.
An online petition named 'Save Oldham Coliseum Theatre' continues to gather signatures, with almost 15,000 having already signed up as they bid to hopefully resurrect the iconic...
Date Published 09/04/2024
The Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester has appointed six new deputies, including one from Oldham.
Date Published 08/04/2024
Oldham Liberal Democrats have announced their full list of candidates covering the 20 wards of Oldham ahead of the local elections on May 2.
Date Published 04/04/2024
Oldham’s Coliseum Theatre is moving to a new home - albeit temporarily.
Date Published 15/03/2024
An incident that occurred at the budget meeting last week ‘should never have happened’, Oldham bosses decided at a private meeting on Wednesday (March 6).
Date Published 08/03/2024
Rotary Oldham Metro Choral Speaking Festival is on track for mega success this year, say the organisers.
Date Published 10/02/2024
This was the moment Oldham families were given heart-warming memories at a joyful creative adventure.
Date Published 19/12/2023
A magical craft trail is set to transform a historic Oldham arcade into an interactive family adventure.
Date Published 01/12/2023
Oldham's spectacular Christmas Parade and switch-on show how returns for the 25th year tomorrow (Saturday).
Date Published 16/11/2023
Oldham’s council leader says the Coliseum theatre building couldn’t have been saved despite a new report suggesting it could reopen.
Date Published 18/09/2023
“So many people tried to give advice to the Coliseum, but this didn’t lead to change”:
Date Published 08/09/2023
To mark 100 days since she was re-appointed Leader of Oldham Council, Councillor Arooj Shah has written a blog post as a message to all Oldhamers.
Date Published 05/09/2023
