Its financial security had been decimated by the confirmation in November that it had been dropped from the Arts Council England (ACE) funding portfolio. The Oldham Coliseum TheatreHowever this week bosses confirmed the devastating news that the historic theatre has entered into a period of consultation with staff and are proposing to shut permanently on March 31. Inside the Oldham Coliseum Theatre“Ultimately the question around staying in the building long term was never really on the cards,” he said. “Oldham Council remains committed to building a new theatre on Union Street as part of our regeneration plans for the town centre. After the Coliseum announced its closure from next month, an Arts Council spokesperson said: “Oldham Coliseum has begun the required consultation with its staff about future options, following their decision at the end of January to cancel forthcoming events.

Source: The Times February 18, 2023 14:40 UTC