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Sue Devaney reflects on the best job she's ever had at Oldham Coliseum
Episode two of Coli Cast is out now and on this month's episode we were joined at Valentino's Restaurant in Oldham by Sue Devaney talked about the 'best job she's ever had' at Oldham Coliseum. Dave Strang took us back to the Studio Theatre as he shared the spooky goings on inside the Fairbottom Street site, as well giving us an update on the restoration works. After the announcement of Oldham Coliseum's Christmas show, we caught up with Not Too Tame's artistic director, Jimmy
Zoe Hodges
Oct 151 min read


Episode one of Coli Cast out now!
The Friends of Oldham Coliseum are delighted to announce that our new podcast Coli Cast is out now! Watch the first episode of Coli Cast...
Zoe Hodges
Sep 101 min read


Friends of Oldham Coliseum announce Coli Cast Podcast
The new podcast is set to take viewers on a journey as the Fairbottom Street Theatre is refurbished The Friends of Oldham Coliseum have...
Zoe Hodges
Sep 81 min read


Countdown to the Coli: Fairbottom Street to reopen for Panto 2026!
As you may have seen earlier today, it has been announced that Oldham Coliseum Theatre on Fairbottom Street will now re-open for Panto 2026.
Zoe Hodges
Jun 51 min read


Countdown to the Coli: Contractors appointed as refurb gets underway
Earlier today Oldham Council announced that a contractor had been appointed to lead the refurbishment of our beloved Coliseum on...
Zoe Hodges
Dec 10, 20242 min read


How did we get here?
When it was announced that Oldham Coliseum would close its doors for the final time in March 2023 it felt like more than just the end of...
Zoe Hodges
Jul 15, 20243 min read


The Coliseum in the news
Throughout our campaign journey we have been blessed to have the support of local and national press, in print, online, radio and TV!...
Zoe Hodges
Jul 13, 20242 min read


WE WON!!
Monday night marked a wonderful milestone not just in our campaign but for the whole town and arts community as the announcement was made...
Zoe Hodges
Jul 13, 20243 min read
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