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A tribute to Howard Gray
We're very sad to hear of the death of Howard Gray, who made a huge contribution to Oldham Coliseum Theatre over many years.
Howard was an enormously talented and highly respected Musical Director who made a lasting impression on those he worked with. Colleagues remember him as being a safe pair of hands and an absolute joy to be around.
His contribution to the Coliseum spanned musicals, plays, pantomimes and collaborations. Productions he was involved in, as an actor or musical director, include ‘Bread and Roses’, ‘Oh What a Lovely War’, ‘Our Gracie’, ‘Hot Stuff’, ‘Our Day Out’, ‘Close the Coalhouse Door’ (nominated for Best Production at the MEN Awards in 2012), ‘Blonde Bombshells of 1943’ (a co-production with New Vic Theatre), ‘Curtain Up at the Coliseum’, ‘Satin ‘n’ Steel’, ‘Stepping Out’, ‘Private Lives’, ‘The Road to Nab End’, ‘Up on the Roof’, ‘Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis’, ‘Dick Barton’, ‘Quartet’, ‘Union Street’, ‘Feed’, ‘Brassed Off’, ‘Sweet Charity’, ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’, ‘From a Jack to a King’, ‘Good Golly Miss Molly’, ‘Feels Like the First Time’, ‘Women on the Verge of HRT’ and ‘Wake Up Little Susie’, as well as four pantomimes.
This remarkable list is testament to Howard’s versatility, talent and commitment to theatre in Oldham. His work helped create countless memories for audiences and those working behind the scenes alike.
Our thoughts and condolences are with Howard’s wife, Nicky Bolton, and his two children.
Thank you, Howard.
