THE BREAK -A-LEG column knows more than most the best theatre talent can be found on its doorstep. Here, Ian Cheeseman speaks to local lad…
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What’s next for a Musical Theatre fanatic in 2025?
As the curtain falls on 2024, Ian Cheeseman reflects on a year packed with 45 incredible shows, from Broadway blockbusters like The Book of Mormon…
View More What’s next for a Musical Theatre fanatic in 2025?Small theatre talent on a par with big shows
Break A Leg is proudly sponsored by Counting King WHILE big stage shows may take many of the plaudits and awards, equally impressive performances may be…
View More Small theatre talent on a par with big showsThatcher heroin epidemic play comes to Oldham
AN award-winning play which chronicles the Thatcher-era heroin epidemic is coming to Oldham for the first time. A rehearsed reading of The Political History of…
View More Thatcher heroin epidemic play comes to OldhamBlue Man Group’s Bluevolution World Tour set to ignite The Lowry, Salford
EUPHORIC celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy and non-verbal communication will be the order of the day when the Blue Man Group brings…
View More Blue Man Group’s Bluevolution World Tour set to ignite The Lowry, SalfordHow a theatre trip turned into a Herculean effort amid ‘Groundhog Day’
THE BREAK A Leg column went a bit further afield for its musical theatre fix – in a different language. But Ian Cheeseman tells fans to expect…
View More How a theatre trip turned into a Herculean effort amid ‘Groundhog Day’Colossal achievement to save Oldham Coliseum
THE NEWS that Oldham Coliseum has been saved has been a huge boost to the area’s theatrical community. And much of it is down to…
View More Colossal achievement to save Oldham ColiseumOldham Council U-Turns on new theatre after plans for Oldham Coliseum revealed
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A DECISION to save the beloved Oldham Coliseum was made weeks ago. Plans to ditch the building of…
View More Oldham Council U-Turns on new theatre after plans for Oldham Coliseum revealedVictory for campaigners as historic Oldham theatre to re-open
CAMPAIGNERS have been rejoicing at the news that Oldham Coliseum Theatre has been saved from permanent closure. The historic venue – built in 1885 –…
View More Victory for campaigners as historic Oldham theatre to re-openOldham Coliseum rescue ‘very much back on the table’
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter ARTISTS and activists have celebrated a milestone in the Save the Oldham Coliseum campaign. Campaigners confirmed talks to…
View More Oldham Coliseum rescue ‘very much back on the table’