Stories that unite in Oldham Coliseum new season
- Paul Genty
- Aug 7
- 2 min read
Oldham Coliseum hopes to spark imaginations and unite people with a vibrant new season from talented artists sharing stories that reflect "who we are and what connects us".
The season is a mix of visiting performances and work produced by the Coliseum with local partners in venues across Oldham while the Coliseum renovation continues.
Audiences can look forward to a thrilling variety of performances and events, including Ripples from SBC - "Theatre of Sanctuary" Stand and Be Counted and the Coliseum, about 21st Century Britain and the relentless power of hope.
Company Rhum + Clay performs in Oldham for the first time with Dario Fo’s Mistero Buffo, a darkly comic look at the absurdities and inequalities of everyday life from a travelling storyteller.
World record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo brings five-star, sell-out show Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids to Oldham during October half-term during the show's national tour.
The Other Neville, a powerful new sports play inspired by netball icon Tracey Neville, tells a story of breaking down barriers and leaving a mark on the world. This production comes from Shared Experience Local, which is a strand of support for emerging work from the award-winning company.
HELIOS is an award-winning modern version of an ancient myth, retold from the winding roads of rural England to the streets of a major city, a story of the invisible monuments we build to our lives.
After the success of last year’s Tales Of The Toymender, Oldham Coliseum and Oldham Theatre Workshop present one of the world’s best loved fairytales, Hansel and Gretel at Oldham Library.
You’re My World is a work in progress by local performer Mark Newsome, promoted as part of Oldham Coliseum’s artist development programme.
And after a successful debut earlier in the year, Comedy in a Van returns with the Oldham Comedy Club, offering stand-up comedy from a diverse range of comedians.
Full schedule and tickets here
