Oldham Coliseum theatre saved from closure
by Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent from on (#6P2WT)
Oldham council pledges 10m to refurbish theatre after campaign led by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh
Oldham's historic Coliseum theatre has been saved from closure, after a successful campaign led by the actor Julie Hesmondhalgh.
The theatre's shock closure was announced last year, after Arts Council England withdrew its funding. It cited concerns over management, while Oldham council, which owns the building, said that it was no longer fit for purpose".
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