Experience Lullaby – Sonic Cradle 🌛 This is an unforgettable immersive performance blending sound, voice and atmosphere. Featuring sound artist Duncan Chapman, vocalist Supriya Nagarajan and harpist Lucy Nolan. Book Now! coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/man...

Her Revelation come to Oldham 🎹🎤 With singles Actress and Dare already emerging, and a debut album coming in 2026, expect to hear some unreleased singles this is a live experience you won’t forget. 📅 Thursday 21 May 9:00pm 📍George Street Chapel 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/man...

Marathon fever still running high? 🔥 Blow off some steam at Running Commentary by P-Burton Morgan, TOMORROW at George Street Chapel! 📅 Wednesday 13 May 7:15pm 📍George Street Chapel, 58 George St, Oldham OL1 1LS 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/run...

MANCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL COMES TO OLDHAM! 🎶🎷 Take a look at what we've got lined up and get booking... 👀 VIPERTIME coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/man... Lullaby Sonic Cradle & Her Revelation coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/man...

Sun is shining, May is coming, and we've got a line-up of ways to spend your evenings! Book now on our website! coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/

🏃‍♂️🎤 Running Commentary coming to Oldham this May. Keep the marathon vibes going and make the final stretch to George St Chapel, tickets on our website! 📅 Wednesday 13 May 7:15pm 📍George Street Chapel, 58 George St, Oldham OL1 1LS 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/run...

Congratulations to our incredible Bloom 2026 artists, Kyia K B, Oluswasegun Lafup Ogundipe, Grace O’Leary, Evanya Taylor and Lisa Whiteside, for progressing through the programme and on a successful sharing last Saturday! 👏

CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERS IN OLDHAM! 🎹 The mjf piano trail is making it's next stop in Oldham! As the UK’s largest piano trail their mission is simple: to encourage everyone to come together and share in the joy of music-making! 📅 Saturday 18 April 2-3pm FREE event, no sign up required!

Be a part of the Oldham Coliseum’s future! This Saturday, we're inviting Oldham to get hands-on and creative with 'Tentacles'.🎨 There will also be a pop-up box office on site, where you can book tickets in person and enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on upcoming shows. 👀 ✨ FREE TO ATTEND

Today, Oluwasegun Lafup Ogundipe is bringing KalakutHER to Bloom — a radical retelling of Nigerian legend Fela Kuti, the king of Afrobeat. Showing today at Bloom! Book now. 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/845/

Theatre maker, poet, and clown, Kyia KB, is bringing Oldham a look at "Childish". Childish explores one clown desperately tries to learn from its surroundings, is nature enough when nurture isn’t in the question. Can they learn or are they only destined to fail? 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/845/

Actor Evanya Taylor is taking the next step in her career, and tomorrow she's letting you in to see her process of writing her first ever play — "Tied by Blood". 🌸See what she's come up with and talk one-on-one over some drinks and snacks. ☕ 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/845/

Tomorrow, Lisa Whiteside welcomes you to look into the story of "Invisible Impact". Lisa brings her experience of working in youth theatre and teaching, plus lived experience as a caregiver. 🌸See how her experiences have informed her writing! 🔗https://coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/845/

This Saturday, Grace O'Leary warmly invites you to experience "The Pier Lane" — a monologue piece where we meet Ben, in a counselling session for the first time, exploring his feelings about life and recollecting when he fell in love with his wife. 📅Sat 11 April 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/845/

Join us for another informal gathering of Oldham’s creative movers and shakers. An opportunity for people to connect together - to discuss art and culture in Oldham over chips and refreshments. 🍟 🎟️ FREE 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/cul...

Coming to Smoke & Mirrors tonight? Entry to the Gallery will be through the JR Clynes Building. Doors will open at 6:45 and you’ll be let into the Gallery for the show at 7:00. See you there! 👋

Familiar face, artist and poet, Dada Zubeda is here to tell you what Bloom is about — and why you should come to the sharing this Saturday! We've got a line-up of 5 brilliant artists showing off snippets of their new work. 🎭 🔗https://coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/845/

Join poet P Burton-Morgan this May for an evening of laughs as they take you on a ride through their reality filled with flirting, friendship, fierce competition and the unexpected discovery that they're ferociously fast. 📅 Wednesday 13 May 7:15pm 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/run...

Join Kauser as she takes us on a joyful journey through the songs she loves and the culture she’s proud of, sharing her own story alongside the life and music of Punjabi folk legend Alam Lohar. 📅 Tuesday 7 April 1pm & 5pm 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/kho...

HALF-TERM IS ALMOST HERE! 🎉 Need something fun to keep the little ones entertained? We’ve got you covered - check out what past audience members have said about the puppet making workshop. 📅 Saturday 4 April, 12pm 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/kho...

Can music and storytelling keep heritage and culture alive? 🕊️ Come on a journey as Kauser weaves together her history with the life and songs of Pakistani folk legend, Alam Lohar and Mian Muhammad Baksh writer of the Saif ul Malook. BOOK KHOOGHI NOW ➡️ coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/kho...

We’re delighted to announce that award-winning actor and writer Julie Hesmondhalgh will be joining Oldham Coliseum Theatre as Guest Curator, working alongside CEO Martina Murphy to help shape our reopening programme. Read more 👉 coliseum.org.uk/news/julie-h...

Meet our final Bloom artist, Evanya Taylor. ✨ 🌸Growing up in Oldham, being selected for Bloom is a huge moment. It’s a chance to hone her writing skills, learn alongside other creatives, and develop her voice with guidance and support. We can’t wait to see where Bloom takes her!

DON'T MISS OUT THIS THURSDAY ⬇️ Come see Mokan pursue the Nigerian dream he was promised while confronting the physical and emotional challenges of migration that many experience but few dare to discuss. 🎟️Book now while tickets last. 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/ilo...

Looking for some fun for the little ones? Look no further! From just £5 for children, it's a great way to kick off half-term! Take advantage of our bundle deal when you add tickets for both the workshop and KHOOGHI (7 April) to your basket.🛍️ 📅 Saturday 4 April 12pm coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/kho...

🥁 Through live drumming, music, dance and storytelling, ÌLỌ́YÁ follows Mokan’s heartfelt and humorous journey through the realities of the “Nigerian Dream” — capturing hope, resilience and the search for home with raw authenticity. Book now! coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/ilo...

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP! 🪘 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/afr...

Meet Lisa Whiteside — a passionate, Manchester-based actor, writer and producer with over 20 years of experience across TV and theatre, and a proud mum of three. 🌸 With Bloom, she is taking time to lean into her scriptwriting, exploring themes around motherhood, identity and everyday pressures.

Running Commentary 🏃 After a decade of no exercise 41 year old poet P Burton-Morgan finds themselves newly single and hungry to return to pre-childbirth levels of fitness. A silly, sexy, sweaty romp - don't forget to stretch first. coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/run...

⚠️ Seeing CENSUS at Billington’s? The lift is currently out of service. If you have any access and mobility needs that you need us to be aware of, please let us know by contacting [email protected] or 0161 624 1731. We look forward to welcoming you soon! 👋

Meet Mokan – a man on a humorously chaotic quest for The Nigerian Dream. ÌLỌ́YÁ is a laugh-out-loud, heart-punching one-man show that navigates migration, identity and belonging through the bold, cheeky brilliance of West African storytelling.  🎟️ BOOK TICKETS NOW coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/ilo...

🚨FINAL CALL FOR CENSUS🚨 Funny, intimate and defiant, Census is a love letter to working-class communities told through real voices. Last tickets available — book now before they're gone. 📅 Thursday 5 March 📍 Billingtons Oldham, 3 Ascroft Street, Oldham OL1 1HY coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/cen...

This pop-up puppet workshop kicks things off. Create your own puppets and explore storytelling through movement and performance. 🎭 KHOOGHI live at Oldham Library Theatre Space on Tue 7 April 🔗https://www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spektrix-events/khooghi-puppet-workshop/

Further your experience and take part in CENSUS... This Tuesday, join us for a Community Meeting with Malandra Jacks on working-class storytelling, and have your story featured in the show. 📹 www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spe...

Meet award-winning artist Segun Ogundipe — a writer, satirist and music-led theatre-maker reclaiming African diaspora narratives through bold, visceral performance. Working across Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, Segun creates touring-ready theatre that travels lightly and lands powerfully.

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...