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Coliseum Theatre

Proscenium
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Fairbottom St

Oldham, England OL1 3SW

United Kingdom

Live Performance Active Eras:
  • 1887Present

Description

The Oldham Coliseum Theatre in Greater Manchester first opened in 1887 as the "Colosseum". It was constructed of an 1885 wooden circus building and later rebuilt in masonry. In the 20th century it was a music hall and briefly a cinema before reverting to a repertory theatre. It was originally built to be the permanent home for Myer's Grand American Hippodrome.

Seating Capacity

580 seats

Architect

Thomas Whittaker

Production List (1)

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CollectionOpening NightClosing Night🎭 Production Name🏛️ Company🏢 Name of Stage When Produced
20 Jul 1971Trap For a Lonely ManColiseum Theatre