Archive for September, 2009
Friday, September 25th, 2009
The Beauty Queen of Leenane
Showing at Oldham Coliseum: 27 – 31 October
“This four-hander is a gem and beautifully directed by Michael Cabot … There are so many emotions in this powerful family drama …”
The Stage
“… it was a piece of strong theatre, well-deserving of the full house.”
Durham Times
“With audience loyalties changing from scene to scene and the plot refusing to stop twisting until the final moments, this is a perfectly formed production …”
Itsonitsgone.com
”This is the play that launched McDonagh’s remarkable career just over ten years ago and is still a gripping experience.”
Manchester Evening News
Friday, September 25th, 2009
Oldham Coliseum’s fantastic run of On The Piste is sadly coming to a close, but fear not, there are still 3 more performances left:
Friday 25 September @ 7.30pm
Saturday 26 September @ 2.30pm
Saturday 26 September @ 7.30pm
Plus under 26’s can come along for FREE.
Book you tickets now call: 0161 624 2828 or Book Online
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
As part of the Arts Council initiative A Night Less Ordinary, Oldham Coliseum are now offering an unlimited* number of FREE tickets to anyone under the age of 26 to come along to the upcoming production of Jim Cartwright’s Two.
Not only are tickets unlimited but they are also now available for any day of the week. So simply fill in an application form, send it back to us and book your FREE tickets.
Set in a local northern pub all life is present in this hilarious production that grips from beginning to end, combining broad humour, dry wit and often shudderingly moving poetry.
Starring Matthew Rixon and Claire Sweeney who perform all 14 characters in the production.
To book you tickets contact the Box Office on:
T. 0161 624 2829 W. www.coliseum.org.uk
*Terms and Conditions apply. Subject to availability.
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Oldham Coliseum Theatre has been successful in its bid from the Sustain fund that was introduced by Arts Council England in response to the impact of the recession on arts organisations in the UK.
Oldham Coliseum strives to be recognised as a country wide benchmark for inspiring social and cultural regeneration through high quality artistic activity.
The £459, 824 Sustain award will not only go towards maintaining the high quality of productions that the theatre is renowned for but will also help the Coliseum develop community cohesion, enhanced education and life long learning provision in Oldham. With a dedicated following for many years, The Coliseum aims to represent the entire Oldham community in its audience.
Artistic Director, Kevin Shaw, comments:
We are delighted to be a recipient of a Sustain award from Arts Council England. The grant will enable the Coliseum to continue its ambitious development plans and invest in its artistic work during the current economic downturn. We are enormously encouraged by the confidence the Arts Council has placed in the company and we are certain our audiences will see the impact of this decision through improved production values and investment in the Front of House areas
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Oldham Coliseum is now recruiting for a range of exciting new roles, take a look at the job opportunities available on our recruitment page:
Oldham Coliseum Recruitment
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Oldham Coliseum welcomed the all star cast of Two yesterday as they arrived to begin rehearsals.
Working with director Joyce Branagh Matthew Rixon and Claire Sweeney will each be performing a staggering 7 characters in this dynamic production which grips from beginning to end.
Together with a wonderfully fanciful set design from Keith Orton Two is set to capture the imagination and the hearts of the Coliseum’s audience.
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
We are looking for children to appear in this year’s pantomime Mother Goose, although a lots of the audition places have been snapped up we still have some places left for children of all sizes but in particular are looking for children 4 ft 5″ or under.
So if you would like your child to be a part of Mother Goose then contact Anne-Louise on: 0161 624 1731 or email annelouisejones@coliseum.org.uk
Monday, September 7th, 2009
“this tale of love and loss on the ski slopes was brought to glorious, hilarious life by the actors and the direction of Kevin Shaw” Theatre Reviews
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“Shaw has woven his directoral magic ensuing that the audience leave with a huge smile on their faces” The Public Reveiws
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“All in all, the piste turns out to be an irresistible metaphor for the human condition modern style – glittering, hard-edged and thrills and spills downhill all the way” The Stage
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“There isn’t a weak link in the six-strong cast … and designer Richard Foxton provides a Christmas card vision of snow-covered trees surrounding the slope” Manchester Evening News
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“This production is a light-hearted, undemanding evening of entertainment, well acted and well presented” Clithero Advertiser
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“it was an exhilarating surprise to stroll into the Coliseum to be immediately transported to the sun kissed slopes of the Austrian Alps” Remote Goat
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“Adrian Bouchet plays extremely self-assured Tony without any irony or caricature, which makes it funnier than if he had tried to play it for laughs. Catherine Kinsella gives a superb performance as the childish, smitten Bev, with good support from Richard Oldham as Dave. Kate Coogan gives a very strong performance as Alison, Stuart Wade gets across the mid-life crisis of Chris very well and Loveday Smith is perfect as Melissa.” The British Theatre Guide
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“Designer Richard Foxton has created a terrific set for the Coliseum’s opening show of the season, covered in artificial ski mat that performs pretty much like the real thing” The Oldham Chronicle
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
On The Piste has opened with a bang as the Coliseum stage was brought to life last night with Sun, Snow, Skiing and … Singing!
Take a look at Ian Tilton’s fabulous production photography from opening night and make sure you have booked your ticket to see all of the action live on the Coliseum stage.
Top Row, Left to Right: Adrian Bouchet (Tony), Kate Coogan (Alison), Loveday Smith (Melissa), Richard Oldham (Dave), Stuart Wade (Chris)
Font: Catherine Kinsella (Bev)
Left to Right: Richard Oldham (Dave), Catherine Kinsella (Bev), Kate Coogan (Alison), Stuart Wade (Chris)
Left to Right: Stuart Wade (Chris), Kate Coogan (Alison)
Left to Right: Kate Coogan (Alison), Loveday Smith (Melissa), Richard Oldham (Dave), Catherine Kinsella (Bev)
Richard Oldham (Dave)
Left to Right: Catherine Kinsella (Bev), Richard Oldham (Dave)
Left to Right: Stuart Wade (Chris), Loveday Smith (Melissa)
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Oldham Coliseum Theatre is delighted to announce that they have been given the opportunity to start the 3 year project, The Growing Stage after receiving £204,629 from the Big Lottery Young People’s Fund. This will radically change the way in which the Coliseum will operate, supporting the ideas and creative direction of the young people in Oldham.
The Growing Stage will focus on ensuring that young people influence the development of the opportunities available to them at the theatre. This influence will be taken right up to board level and used to expand the ever-growing possibilities young people have within the creative environment.
This new project will consist of four areas of youth led theatre development;
Theatre Peer Training Schemewill develop skills, with the aim of improving employability.
TheatreLAB will give young people the chance to work in an intercultural theatre group leading to a main theatre annual production.
DigiLAB will give young people the chance to develop creative skills when working with new technology.
Theatre Pathways will develop mentoring opportunities with more experienced members of the theatre.
The Big Lottery Fund distributes half of the National Lottery good cause funding across the UK. The Fund is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.
Executive Director Liz Wilson comments: “We are extremely pleased with our success in getting the grant. We want young people involved in the theatre’s development and this will bring about a big organisational change for the Coliseum. The Coliseum will continue to entertain our loyal audiences but we now have the opportunity to represent something different for young people.”
