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WHISKY GALORE Review: Seven women play a total of 26 characters in the Scottish comedy classic as you’ve never seen it before

The cast of WHISKY GALORE at Oldham Coliseum

Philip Goulding’s adaption combines the story of the Osiris Players with the true story behind WHISKY GALORE

This review was originally written for The Reviews Hub

As Britain marks 100 years since women first gained the right to vote, Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Hull Truck Theatre and New Vic Theatre present a brand new, all-female adaptation of Compton Mackenzie’s comedy classic WHISKY GALORE.

Set in 1955, WHISKY GALORE tells the story of the islanders of Great and Little Todday who ar...

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Theatre Review: Our Gracie – Oldham Coliseum Theatre

Our Gracie at Oldham Coliseium

Warm, funny and moving, Our Gracie is a touching musical tribute to Rochdale’s finest export

37 years after her death, Dame Gracie Fields’ extraordinary life story is brought to life in a brand-new stage production written for Oldham Coliseum and New Vic Theatre.

The former mill girl from Rochdale rose to international fame in 1931 with Sally In Our Alley, the film which featured her signature tune for the next 40 years, Sally...

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Theatre Review: The Mist in the Mirror – Oldham Coliseum

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This review was originally written for The Public Reviews

Susan Hill’s spine-chilling novel The Mist in the Mirror makes its world premiere at Oldham Coliseum Theatre this month before embarking on a national tour… and it’s not for the faint hearted!

Adapted for stage by Ian Kershaw, The Mist in the Mirror tells the story of intrepid traveller James Monmouth and his pursuit of his childhood hero, the explorer Conrad Vane...

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