Opening Times

Box Office:
Monday - Saturday: 10.00am - 6.00pm (7.30pm when there is an evening performance)
Evening performances start at 7.30pm, matinees start at 2.30pm (only on selected dates).
Pantomime performances: School performances start at 10.15am, matinees start at 2.15pm and evening performances start at 7.30pm.

For more information ring box office on 0161 624 2829

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

The Oldham Coliseum Theatre not only stages high quality entertaining shows but also runs an extensive education programme.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Deathtrap: 8 September - 1 October 2011
Equus: 4 - 8 October 2011
The Glass Menagerie: 20 October - 5 November 2011
Britain's Got Bangra: 8 - 12 November 2011
Dick Whittington 26 November - 14 January 2011-12
Snookered 2 - 8 February 2012 (staged at University Campus Oldham)
Taking Steps 16 February - 10 March 2012 (staged at The Grange Arts Centre)

For more information contact box office on 0161 624 2829 or visit www.coliseum.org.uk

What are the activities?

For more information email: education@coliseum.org.uk

Sample programme of the activities:

PRIMARY:
Story Hours drama workshops
Key Stage 1 and 2

Learning LABs on specific subjects e.g. The Vikings, Ancient Egypt and The Victorians.
Key Stage 2

Behind the Scenes Theatre Visit - find out more about a professional theatre.
Key Stage 2

Issue Based Workshops - bringing SEAL topics to life.
Key Stage 2

Pantomime Workshops - exploring the exciting theatre stlye of the pantomime.
Key Stage 1 and 2


SECONDARY
Text Based Workshops - set on a text of your choice.

Issue Based Workshops - bringing SEAL topics to life.

Spotlights - a talk from the director of the current production.

Pathways to the Profession Days - introducing pupils to all aspects of a professional theatre.

Summer Schools - create a play in a week.

After Schools Projects - this can form part of your school's Transition and Extended Schools provision.

Pathways to Drama School - offering young people the opportunity to find out what is required when applying to drama school.


For more information please contact the Education Department on 0161 785 7007 or education@coliseum.org.uk

Additional information.

For any additional information about risk assessments, first aid facilities and group sizes please contact the Education Department on 0161 785 7007 or education@coliseum.org.uk