The Hired Man with Oldham Coliseum

Kristy Stott, Theatre Editor

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The Hired Man

Oldham Coliseum, Manchester
15-21 June 2020

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The Hired Man with Oldham Coliseum. Credit: Mark Sepple
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We were thrilled to hear that Oldham Coliseum, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Hull Truck Theatre will be streaming their epic and landmark 2019 revival of The Hired Man this June.

Based on Melvin Bragg’s literary work, The Hired Man is an award-winning musical – an epic and heroic tale of love, betrayal and loyalty, set against a backdrop of working-class ritual and English tradition. When this major and much-loved revival played at Oldham last year, it was met with acclaim from both audiences and critics alike. The production went on to secure three Offie Award nominations and Lauryn Redding a well-deserved finalist for Best Female Performance in a Musical.

Set during the first part of the twentieth century, The Hired Man is a tale of Cumbrian rural and industrial working life. Think ritual-whippet racing, hiring fairs, drinking bouts and union meetings. This musical revisits that cavalcade of British history which swept us into the twentieth century and into a war to end all wars.

Foot-stomping rhythms, soaring choruses and a phenomenal musical score

With foot-stomping rhythms, soaring choruses and a phenomenal musical score, some audience members have dubbed it the best British musical in the last 40 years. We’re absolutely looking forward to experiencing this fabulous musical performance again from the comfort of our own homes.

The streaming hopes to raise vital funds for Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Hull Truck Theatre’s current and future creative projects, which together reach over 380,000 people a year, while their theatres are closed to the public.

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Gallery Oldham provides a wide range of exhibitions and activities targeted at different audiences of all ages within Oldham and the surrounding area.

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The Yoga Seed is an intimate studio just outside of Oldham town centre. Run by Sharon it offers small classes including a men only class.

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The Arena has a regular programme of arts and entertainment including live music, concerts, comedy and dances with stage shows and national tours. With two licensed bars this is the perfect location for a great night out.

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