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Oldham Coliseum theatre saved from closure

Oldham council pledges £10m to refurbish theatre after campaign led by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024

New home for Oldham Coliseum company confirmed as bosses promise 'modern and sustainable' venue

The theatre company has announced it will be the anchor tenant for the new space opening in 2026

Manchester Evening News · May 16, 2023

Oldham Coliseum Board to be tenant at town's new £24.5m theatre

Council bosses hope to open its doors in 2026

Manchester Evening News · May 16, 2023

Oldham Coliseum brings down curtain for final time with star-studded show

Venue that helped launch careers of many actors forced to close after losing £1.8m Arts Council England grant

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023

Oldham Coliseum to close ‘on its own terms’, says theatre boss

The venue is shutting despite a campaign backed by unions and high-profile actors.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

'If we're going out, we're doing it our way' - line-up for Oldham Coliseum's final show includes Maxine Peake and Christopher Eccleston

The one-night-only event will give audiences a final opportunity to embrace the theatre and its special place in Oldham's history

Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2023

“It will echo off the walls when the lights go out”: Oldham Coliseum's powerful last word

“The fact that places like the Coliseum are being closed and opportunities to have these conversations in different communities are being removed is horrendous - it’s actually quite dangerous"

Manchester Evening News · Mar 25, 2023

Oldham Coliseum appoints new board to preserve theatre’s legacy and region’s culture

The trustees will decide on the future of the organisation which lost all its Arts Council funding and hosts final performances this month

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023

Dismay as Oldham Coliseum confirms final closure at end of March

Loss of £1.8m grant ends run for 138-year-old theatre that helped launch careers of many northern English actors

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023

Oldham Coliseum confirms with 'deep sadness' it will close in two weeks despite passionate campaign to save theatre

“The outpouring of love for the theatre over the past weeks has been overwhelming," the theatre company said

Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2023