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Coordinates: 53°32′28″N 2°06′43″W / 53.541°N 2.112°W / 53.541; -2.112
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53°32′28″N 2°06′43″W / 53.541°N 2.112°W / 53.541; -2.112 The Oldham Theatre and Music Workshop is a youth theatre group based in the north west of England.

Outline

Founded by David Johnson in 1968 (56 years ago) (1968), the Oldham Theatre Workshop has a purpose-built studio located in its own building off Oldham's Union Street, in company with a gallery, a museum and a library.

The workshop provides all-year-round drama training to young people, with classes ranging from the playful and fun 6–8-year-olds, to challenging, devising and practitioner study for those aged 16–25. Each year the workshop produces two large-scale productions — one in December, one in June — which were often staged at the historic Oldham Coliseum Theatre until its closure.[citation needed]

The Oldham Theatre Workshop is now managed by the Education and Cultural Services Department of Oldham, in Greater Manchester, England.

Former members

Many well-known actors began and developed their interest in the performing arts at the Theatre Workshop, with previous members including:

References and notes

  1. ^ Hayward 1994, p. 1
  2. ^ Keegan, Mike (19 November 2007). "Star's plea in funding drama". Manchester Evening News. M.E.N. Media. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Drama queen helps TV kids". Manchester Evening News. M.E.N. Media. 28 June 2002. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
  4. ^ a b c d "Theatre workshop under threat". BBC News. 22 November 2004. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
  5. ^ [1] Comedycv.co.uk
  • Hayward, Anthony (1994). Who's Who on Television. London: Boxtree. ISBN 1 85283 936 8.


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