Oldham Coliseum Theatre
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Overview
Tagline Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Oldham Coliseum Theatre is a theatre and cultural organisation rooted in Oldham, producing and presenting theatre, live performance, creative projects and community arts activity.
Description Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Oldham Coliseum Theatre makes and shares theatre across Oldham while developing local talent, supporting artists, and shaping culture on the high street. Its work includes productions, performances, workshops, artist development programmes, festivals and plans for a wider Cultural Campus.
Identity
Mission Brand's website · 2026-11-07
To make theatre more than a show: a place where people meet, shape culture, change how the world sees Oldham, and ensure every story and every person matters.
Founders & leadership Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Martina Murphy — CEO; Helen Goodman — Head of Creative Engagement; Jonathan McGrath — Head of Development & Partnerships.
Website Brand's website · 2026-11-07
https://coliseum.org.uk
Voice & tone Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Community-rooted, inclusive, warm, optimistic, culturally ambitious and outward-facing.
Founded Brand's website · 2026-11-07
1887
Headquarters Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom; the theatre's home is on Fairbottom Street, currently preparing for re-opening.
Parent ownership Brand's website · 2026-11-07
The theatre was owned by Oldham Council in 1960; current ownership is not stated.
Offerings
Problem solved Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Provides accessible opportunities to experience, make and develop theatre and culture in Oldham, while supporting local artists, strengthening community connections and creating skills and creative opportunities.
Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Producing and presenting theatre and live performances
- Creative and artist development
- Workshops and participatory arts activity
- Community and cultural engagement
- Programming events across theatre, comedy, dance, drama, music, talks and family shows
- Supporting emerging and local artists
- Developing the Cultural Campus vision
Products / SKUs Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Theatre productions and live performances
- Workshops and creative projects
- Bloom artist development programme
- Culture & Chips monthly creative meetup
- Mash Up programme for 18–25-year-olds
- Artists in Residence scheme
- Khushi Festival
- Cultural Campus initiative
Audience
Target industry Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Arts, culture and live performance
Customer base Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Audiences, families, children and young people, local communities in Oldham, emerging artists, creative practitioners and theatre makers.
Ideal customer profile Brand's website · 2026-11-07
People and organisations seeking theatre, live performance, creative participation, artist development and community-focused cultural activity in and around Oldham.
Use cases Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Attending theatre productions and live performances
- Participating in workshops and creative projects
- Developing new theatre work and creative practice
- Connecting with local artists and creative communities
- Providing children, young people and families with cultural experiences
- Collaborating across education, heritage, skills, sport and enterprise
Customer outcomes Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Opportunities to experience theatre and live performance
- Improved creative skills, confidence and development opportunities
- New work created and showcased by local artists
- Stronger community connections and shared cultural experiences
- Greater access to arts, wellbeing and creative activity in Oldham
- Support for local talent and the wider cultural ecosystem
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