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Christopher Eccleston: it would be impossible for me to become an actor today

Theatres such as now-closed Oldham Coliseum vital for northern working-class people, says actor

The Guardian - UK

“I wouldn’t be an actor if it wasn’t for Oldham Coliseum," says Christopher Eccleston

The actor appeared in the theatre's final performance last night

Manchester Evening News

Last night at Oldham Coliseum: a joyful, funny and furious farewell

Maxine Peake and Christopher Eccleston among performers as venue put on final show after losing Arts Council funding

The Guardian - UK

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"We will be reunited": A triumphant last hurrah as town bids emotional farewell to Oldham Coliseum

The final curtain fell at Oldham Coliseum theatre on Friday night after more than 135 years

Manchester Evening News

Oldham Coliseum brings down curtain for final time with star-studded show

Venue that helped launch careers of many actors forced to close after losing £1.8m Arts Council England grant

The Guardian - UK

Oldham Coliseum to close ‘on its own terms’, says theatre boss

The venue is shutting despite a campaign backed by unions and high-profile actors.

The Independent UK

'If we're going out, we're doing it our way' - line-up for Oldham Coliseum's final show includes Maxine Peake and Christopher Eccleston

The one-night-only event will give audiences a final opportunity to embrace the theatre and its special place in Oldham's history

Manchester Evening News

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Maxine Peake nominated for BAFTA for role as Anne Williams

Maxine described the heroic mum as a 'ferocious seeker of truth and justice'

Liverpool Echo

Janelle Monáe residency, Juan Mata art project and Maxine Peake afterhours lead Manchester International Festival 2023 programme

Manchester International Festival's full programme for 2023 has been revealed

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United legend Juan Mata to lead a team of footballers in world premiere art project in Manchester

The former United midfielder says he is excited to bring his passion for football and art together in Manchester

Manchester Evening News

The ten inspirational women who are putting Manchester on the map

To mark International Women's Day we've put together a list of inspirational women making a difference in Manchester today

Manchester Evening News

The little Italian restaurant that Manchester City stars flock to

"It's our mission to help make sure the City team are in tip top condition ready for the Premier League title race!"

Manchester Evening News

The colossal battle over Oldham Coliseum and what happens next

Oldham Coliseum will close at the end of March but there's still many questions about the future of theatre in the town

Manchester Evening News

'Hands off Oldham Coliseum' - Maxine Peake leads rallying cry to save iconic theatre at 400-strong public meeting

"Art should not be for the elite – it should be for everybody," the Greater Manchester star told the packed auditorium

Manchester Evening News

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The Guardian - UK

Maxine Peake hits out at threat to ‘vital, vibrant’ Oldham Coliseum

Actor accuses government of ‘further dividing communities’ as 138-year-old theatre faces closure after losing £1.8m grant

The Independent UK

Maxine Peake hails local theatres as ‘lifeblood’ of communities

The actress was one of several speakers at a public meeting on Tuesday.

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Cruel romance

Romance scams on the rise PLUS Oldham Coliseum announces closure date PLUS Tenants still battling mould on Freehold

The Guardian - UK

Anna Politkovskaya film inspired by Guardian’s obituary

Exclusive: Film-maker Miriam Segal says article made her feel compelled to tell story of anti-Putin journalist murdered in 2006

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Manchester Evening News

Early Doors returns to BBC after 14-year absence

At long last, landlord Ken and regulars Joe and Duffy will be back on our screens from January 7 when the show's 12 episodes will be repeated

The Guardian - UK

Betty! A Sort of Musical review – fitfully funny take on the life of Betty Boothroyd

Co-writer Maxine Peake stars as an am-dram actor playing the former Commons speaker in Sarah Frankcom’s end-of-the-pier-style production

Manchester Evening News

Review: Betty! A Sort of Musical at Royal Exchange

Paying tribute to an iconic parliamentarian, this Maxine Peake musical is a pantomime for adults with an interest in politics

The Guardian - UK

Betty! A Sort of Musical review – Maxine Peake brings Boothroyd’s story to the stage

A slightly wonky meta structure involving a team of amdram actors muddles this show about the former MP but it has abundant charm

Daily Mirror

Channel 5 viewers 'switch off' as Soham murders drama 'makes Maxine Carr a victim'

Maxine, the Channel 5 drama about the Soham murders, aired its first episode on Monday evening with Jemma Carlton as Carr

Daily Record

Actress playing Maxine Carr in Soham murders drama shares 'difficult, dark' experience

Newcomer Jemma Carlton plays Carr in Channel 5’s Maxine, opposite Line of Duty actor Scott Reid as killer Ian Huntley.

Daily Mirror

'I wanted to play Maxine Carr - I did everything to get in head of UK's most hated woman'

Actress Jemma Carlton, who portrays Maxine Carr in an upcoming Channel 5 drama about the Soham murders, recalls filming some tough scenes being a 'really difficult and dark thing' to do

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