Oldham Coliseum Theatre is proud to announce the new Autumn/Winter Season 2010-11. Full of modern classics, fabulous one-night events and, not forgetting, the ever popular annual pantomime.

If you are under 26, this is the LAST season you will be able to claim FREE tickets - so make sure you make the most of this fantastic offer while you can.

Terms and restrictions apply for free tickets. Visit www.coliseum.org.uk for more information.

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Kes 3 - 25 September 2010

The season begins with Lawrence Till's modern classic tale of a neglected boy finding solace in a chick kestrel.

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The House of Bilquis Bibi 28 September  - 2 October 2010

The House of Bilquis Bibi is an adaptation of The House of Bernarda Alba relocated to Pakistan where Bilquis must look after her five unmarried daughters who all seem to have eyes for their cousin Pappo who is visiting from America.

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The Sunshine Boys 7 - 23 October 2010

Bringing the vaudeville touch to the Coliseum stage in this touching story about an ageing double act that come together having not spoken to each other for over 10 years. Full of quick witted one liners this is a funny yet moving piece of theatre.

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Desperate to be Doris 27 - 30 October 2010

This is a homage to the screen icon Doris Day complete with an Oldham community chorus - specially recruited for this production.

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The Caretaker 2 - 6 November 2010

Harold Pinter's comic master piece of loneliness and power games has the capacity of amuse, shock and fascinate.

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Sleeping Beauty 20 November 2010 - 8 January 2011

The ever popular traditional annual Coliseum pantomime is back complete with stunning sets, sparklingly costumes and all of the usual pantomime magic.

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Private Lives 27 January - 19 February 2011

After the success of Noel Coward's Blithe Sprit last year, Private Lives is sure to follow in its footsteps. Two divorcees find themselves on honeymoon with their new partners at the same hotel.

Emotions will run high in this tale of romance.

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Dancing at Lughnasa 22 - 26 February 2011

This award winning play looks back at the summer of 1936 in Ireland where the Mundy sisters pull together during a period of change with dark humour, raw energy and tenderness.

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One night events

There is also a great assortment of one night events to complement the productions (but remember that you can't get free tickets for these shows);

Classic ballet with The Nutcracker on 8 November

A fabulous children's show, How the Koala Learnt to Hug, on 9 November

A Frankie Howerd comedy with Frankie Titters On on 19 January.

A night of motown with Signed Sealed and Delivered on 20 January.

West End classics with Broadway and Beyond on 21 January.

And Peter's Friends is returning on 22 January.

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For more details call the Box Office on: 0161 624 2829 or visit www.coliseum.org.uk

Oldham Coliseum Theatre  - Fairbottom Street - Oldham - OL1 3SW

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