We’re buzzing to be joining forces with Manchester Jazz Festival this May to bring two unmissable shows to Oldham! If you’re heading into central Manchester for mjf, make the short trip out to Oldham too — great music and great vibes await! 🎷✨ Tickets on sale now! www.coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/

Meet the five exceptional Oldham-based creatives selected for our Bloom 2026 artist development cohort. Introducing: Grace O’Leary, Oluwasegun Lafup Ogundipe, Kyia K B, Evanya Taylor and Lisa Whiteside.  Stay tuned to meet each creative and uncover the seeds they'll sow for Bloom.🌸 #Bloom2026

5️⃣ Reasons you can’t miss CENSUS by Malandra Jacks in Oldham What happens when a working-class community takes the mic and tells its own story? 🎟️ Tickets are limited — secure yours now. 🔗https://www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spektrix-events/census/

Oldham born. World bound.

Lisa Mallaghan, Executive Director of Bradford Producing Hub, will be leading our first Culture & Chips of the year. 🍟 Discuss your creative practice, meet people making work here and join the dots with what’s happening in Oldham’s creative scene. www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

CENSUS: a community meeting is a welcoming space to collect and preserve working-class voices, experiences, and histories. We celebrate the people, places, and moments that shape our town through community storytelling. BUNDLE DEAL available with CENSUS show. 🛍️ www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

Josh Jones. Everyone’s favourite gobby Manc Princess and Edinburgh Comedy Awards’ Best Newcomer nominee is coming to Oldham this February. ‘Must-see act’ Rolling Stone ‘Hilarious’ ★★★★ Entertainment Now ★★★★ One4Review 🎟️Book now — limited tickets left! www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

A bus ride. A bingo card. A memory that feels like yours. Census is what happens when a working-class community tells its own story — in real voices, shared silences and unapologetic heart. Theatre as time capsule. Stories rarely seen on stage. 🎭 www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

“See him or regret it” John Bishop ★★★★★ Mirror “Absolute legend” Jason Manford MC Mick is gearing up to entertain Oldham once again this February, don' leave him hanging. Tickets selling out fast! 🎟️ 🔗 www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe... #mickferry #oldhamcomedyclub #comedyinavan #oldhamcoliseum

“Ridiculously good” ★★★★★ Herald “Roars of laughter” Telegraph “A masterclass” ★★★★★ Entertainment Focus Grab your seat at Oldham Comedy Club to see Adam Rowe's wit live in action. Tickets selling out fast so book now! 🏃💨 www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

Census by Malandra Jacks is funny, intimate and defiant — real voices, bold projection, unapologetic heart. A love letter to communities rarely seen on stage. ⚙️The story begins with you in their hands-on storytelling workshop — book both & save! 🔗 www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

😂 Oldham Comedy Club is back! This February, catch comedy favourites Adam Rowe, Mick Ferry, Josh Jones and, Eddy Midgley live at Billingtons for a night packed with big laughs that'll leave you wanting more. Proper sweary. Proper funny. 18+. www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

Did you catch us on Granada Reports? 👀 While our refurbishment is taking a little longer than planned, our belief in Oldham Coliseum’s future has never been stronger. 🛠️✨ 🎭 Read the full report on the ITV News website to find out more about what’s next for the Coliseum. www.itv.com/news/granada...

We are seeking to appoint an Operations & Executive Manager to make sure the theatre runs smoothly, the team feels supported, and the details of our vision come to life. www.coliseum.org.uk/work-with-us/ #oldham #oldhamcolisem #theatrejobs #operationsandexecutivemanager #artsjobs

⏰ FINAL WEEK ALERT! Laughter, heart, festive cheer — and only a handful of chances left to catch it. Come with your family or grab your mates, it's a night you can't miss! 🎟️ Book your tickets now! www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

Have a listen to what the audience has to say about A Christmas Fair! 🎅👀 🎟️ Book now while tickets last! 📍 Chadderton Town Hall 🗓️ 17 December 2025 – 2 January 2026 www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe... #AChristmasFair #NotTooTame #OldhamColiseum #ChristmasFair #Oldham

MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎅From the team at Oldham Coliseum and Not Too Tame, we wish you all peace and happiness during this festive season. ❤️ With just one day to go, it's only right we ask: Is it still "Knackers to Christmas"? 📍 Chadderton Town Hall 🗓️ 17 December 2025 – 2 January 2026 bit.ly/4oyuybo

Unfortunately, today's 2pm Christmas Eve show has been cancelled due to cast illness. We're wishing them a very speedy recovery! If you have booked tickets for today, we're getting contact to rebook or refund you. Please check your emails and voicemails.

Thanks to all of the wonderful artists bringing the magic to the fair in the interval and making it truly special: Hoop Doggy Dog Wainman Design Lucia Cueva Artwork Made By Oriana The Naked Candle Company Petals and Partina 🎄 Come for the show, stay for the shopping. 🎟️ Book now while tickets last.

Northern stars and Oldham locals sharing what makes Christmas feel like home. Step into it with A Christmas Fair — heart, laughs, and festive cheer at Chadderton Town Hall. 🎅 🎟️ Limited tickets — book now! www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

✨Festive cheer, community spirit and standout performances ✨ Take a look at what the reviewers had to say... 📍 Chadderton Town Hall 🗓️ 17 December 2025 – 2 January 2026 📸 Patch Dolan Photography #AChristmasFair #Oldham #Christmasplay #OldhamColiseum #NotTooTame www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

WEEK 2 STARTS TONIGHT! Get into the Christmas spirit by grabbing your mates for a night full of laughter, feels and warmth!🎄 If you want to watch the brilliant performance of our cast and wander through our very own Christmas markets, BOOK NOW! 🎟️ www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

Calling all local pubs, bars & restaurants! 🍺🎄 We’ve got some festive A Christmas Fair beer mats ready to help spread the Christmas cheer. Want a stack? Leave us a comment and we’ll sort you out! ✨ #AChristmasFair #OldhamColiseum #NotTooTame #Local #Oldham

Huge congratulations to the incredible cast and the brilliant teams at Not Too Tame and Oldham Coliseum on a fantastic first night of A Christmas Fair. ❤ The holiday cheer isn’t over yet - we're playing until 2 January, so book now and join us! 🎟️ www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

⭐ FIRST SHOW TONIGHT ⭐ A Christmas Fair has officially started! 🎄 So here's a quick guide if you're heading down to watch at Chadderton Hall. 🗺 Tonight is sold out, but we have plenty of other dates. But be warned: tickets are moving fast, so book now! 🎟 www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

More festive joy in our Knackers to Christmas series 🎄 Familiar faces share what they love about Christmas — full of heart and laughter ❤️ All the spirit you’ll find in A Christmas Fair, on now at Chadderton Town Hall. 🎟️ Limited tickets available, book now! 🔽 www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

The numbers are in 🎄🎟️ A Christmas Fair kicks off THIS WEEK, and opening week is filling fast! Brash, bold, festive — with Northern cheer and big laughs to warm you up this Christmas. 📅 17 Dec – 2 Jan 📍 Chadderton Town Hall, Oldham Book Now! 🔽 www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

✨ Some of the North West’s favourite actors and brilliant Oldham locals share what they love most about Christmas in our town — pure joy. Get into the spirit with A Christmas Fair! 📅 17 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026 🎟️ Limited tickets! www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

Here’s another peek behind the scenes of A Christmas Fair 🎅 Rehearsals are buzzing with fun, heart, and Christmas cheer for Oldham — huge thanks to movement coach Annie-Lunnette Deakin-Foster and musical supervisor Benjamin Holder. Starts tomorrow! 🎟🔽 www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

It's never too early to take a quick look at what’s coming this spring/summer... 👀🌸☀ Our new season is on the way, with shows, artist development opportunities, workshops, and talks to look out for. 🎉 Head to our website today and watch this space for more details! #oldhamcoliseum #oldham #theatre

TICKETS ARE GOING FAST! 🏃💨 Have you gotten your yet?! 🤔⬇️ www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

❗ CAST UPDATE ❗ The team is sending our best wishes to John Henshaw, who can’t perform due to medical reasons — wishing you a speedy recovery, John! 🌟 Stepping in is the talented Lee Toomes (Coronation Street, Peaky Blinders). We're looking forward to audiences to see his take on the role!

Rehearsals for A Christmas Fair are in full swing 🎄✨ John Henshaw & the team are bringing heart, humour + heaps of festive magic. Here’s a sneak peek from behind the scenes… 👀 🗓️ 17 Dec –2 Jan 🎟️ Tickets: tinyurl.com/3cns834b #AChristmasFair #OldhamColiseum #NotTooTame #Oldham