SAVE the date for two fundraising events organised by Shaw and Crompton Events Group to help light up Shaw and Crompton this Christmas. On Monday,…
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Presidential decree: Barrie chooses plays for new Playhouse 2 season
IT is that time of year again when amateur theatres across Oldham and beyond start to reveal their line-up of plays for the season ahead.…
View More Presidential decree: Barrie chooses plays for new Playhouse 2 seasonHolmes sweet home for ‘snapper’ Chris
PHOTOGRAPHER Chris Holmes has been snapping the action at Playhouse 2 in Shaw for more than three decades. And 30 years on Chris is still…
View More Holmes sweet home for ‘snapper’ ChrisBully Boy may shock but it’s worth the watch
CROMPTON Stage Society’s upcoming play at Playhouse 2 is different from their recent shows. But with a talented cast, crew and director it looks set…
View More Bully Boy may shock but it’s worth the watchSir Elton will always be in Shaw bound Kiki’s heart
SO much for not intending to mention the E word, writes Trevor Baxter. But as the lady herself raised the subject of Sir Elton John…
View More Sir Elton will always be in Shaw bound Kiki’s heart‘Mr Playhouse 2’ is honoured with inaugural Life Presidency
BARRIE Cottam, dubbed ‘Mr Playhouse 2,’ has been honoured with a Shaw theatre group’s inaugural Life Presidency award. Barrie is artistic director at Playhouse 2…
View More ‘Mr Playhouse 2’ is honoured with inaugural Life PresidencyCome the Revolution… you will be dancing in the aisles
THEY have been laying down soul and funk in the North for a quarter of a century. Now, Soul Revolution are coming to Playhouse 2…
View More Come the Revolution… you will be dancing in the aislesLet there be light: Festive fun as Christmas comes to Shaw
EVEN the most meticulous planning can’t legislate for the weather. But even though the wind blew, the rain lashed down and even snow fell on…
View More Let there be light: Festive fun as Christmas comes to ShawBard of honour: Crompton House pupils pass Shakespeare test with flying colours
FOR many years the Crompton House Drama Department has taken part in the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Pupils have performed at many theatres in Greater Manchester…
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Night of the Proms comes to Playhouse 2
DIG out the Union Jacks, clear those throats and get ready to enjoy a rip roaring Night of the Proms at Playhouse 2. The event…
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