2009 October | Oldham Coliseum Theatre

Manchester Evening News Theatre Award Nominations

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Oldham Coliseum are thrilled to have been nominated for 7 Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards. Take a look below at the categories:

Design:

On The Piste – Richard Foxton

Actress In A Supporting Role:

Becky Hindley – Martha, Josie and The Chinese Elvis

Catherine Kinsella – Martha, Josie and The Chinese Elvis

Actress In A Leading Role:

Emily Pithon – Blithe Spirit

Alwyn Taylor – Blithe Spirit

Production:

Blithe Spirit

Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis

Manchester Evenings News Theatre Awards

Recruitment: Bar Staff

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

We are now recruiting for Bar Staff, for more information please click here.

Recruitment: Deputy Chair

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

We are now recruiting for Deputy Chair.

For more information click here.

Two Audience Reaction

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

The Coliseum’s audience have their say on Jim Cartwright’s Two: 8 – 24 October 2009.

Two Reviews

Monday, October 12th, 2009

“The fun is in watching two talented actors bring a myriad of familiar characters of all ages and accents to life … a great piece of writing and acting.” Oldham Chronicle

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“The sound is clever. All actions involving drinks, glasses, till opening, washing up and so on are mimed but accompanied by very precise sound effect.” Manchester Evening News

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“All-in-all a production worth seeing for quite an emotional journey including some great laughs.” The British Theatre Guide

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“Both Sweeney and Rixon perform this challenging piece with great skill and intensity both excelling at various points…” The Public Reviews

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“With each metamorphosis a different side of the face of humanity is illustrated and what finely drawn characters they are … I really recommend you see this excellent performance.” Theatre Reviews

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“Claire Sweeney displays previously hidden depths here, as well as excellent comic timing.” Whats On Stage

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”The Oldham Coliseum’s production of Jim Cartwright’s play Two is entertaining, moving and worth seeing.” Clithero Advertiser

Two – Production Photography

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Jim Cartwright’s Twoopened last night and as audiences filled the auditorium they were wowed as Matthew Rixon and Claire Sweeney performed a mammoth 7 characters each in this spectacular two hander.

Take a look below at just some of the characters performed by our talented cast.

Two: 8 – 24 October 2009

To book tickets contact our Box Office on 0161 624 2829 or book online