By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter The new look for a much-loved Greater Manchester venue has been revealed as a huge renovation project finally…
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Double dose of 1980s comedy theatre comes to Oldham
LOCAL audiences are in for a nostalgic treat this weekend as Manchester’s Room 5064 Productions brings two quirky 1980s-set comedies to town in a special…
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Local lad George eyes the biggest of stages
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…
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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…
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Thatcher 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…
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Blue 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…
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How 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…
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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…
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Oldham 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…
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