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Oldham Coliseum

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Oldham Coliseum

Fairbottom Street, Oldham, OL1 3SW
0161 624 2829
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A repertory company producing great theatre in Oldham, Greater Manchester, with a history of over 125 years.

The historic Oldham Coliseum Theatre is currently being refurbished and will reopen in time for Christmas 2025. In the meantime, the theatre’s productions are being held off-site, in venues in and around Oldham. Check out the theatre’s upcoming production, The Anniversary Party, a brand-new show written by emerging Greater Manchester theatre-maker Afshan D’souza-Lodhi.

If you are visiting Oldham Coliseum, be sure to check out Gallery Oldham. If you are looking for more theatre in Manchester, check our guide to theatres in Manchester and our monthly pick of the best theatre shows in Manchester and the North.

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