Oldham Theatre Workshop
presents Hansel and Gretel
live@thelibrary
After the huge success of last year’s ‘Peter Pan’, Oldham Theatre Workshop’s Professional Company are back with one of the world’s best loved fairy tales. (ages 4+) This Christmas family production will be told through inventive storytelling, original song and music.
  The cast includes Sam Winterbottom, Natasha Davidson (PETER PAN - OTW Professional Company,THE SNOW QUEEN - Theresa Heskins), Sophie Ellicott (CLOSETS THE MUSICAL - Eyre & Ely Productions,THE VISITOR’S BOOK -OTW Professional Company, PETER PAN - OTW Professional Company) and Daniel Hartshead (PETER PAN - OTW Professional Company, SNOW QUEEN - Relative Pitch Opera).
OTW Golden Anniversary 2018 sees Oldham Theatre Workshop celebrating its 50th anniversary, and an abundance of exciting events have happened throughout the year.Artistic Director James Atherton and his team wanted to recognise the milestone with a clutch of inspiring initiatives and events.The fifinal two shows that will close theGolden Year are Hansel & Gretel (Professional Company at Oldham Library) and The Glad Game (Youth Theatre at
OTW Studio,The Old Museum).The Glad Game is on 15–22 December and tickets can be bought directly from Oldham Theatre Workshop on the number 0161 772 3240 [1].
SARAH NELSON & JAMES ATHERTON Sarah and James trained together at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, where their fifirst collaboration was featured at the National Student Drama Festival. Since then, they have written numerous shows together. Sarah’s recent credits include The Lost Story (M6 Theatre) and Letter To Boddah (Hope Mill Theatre). James’ recent credits include Astley’s Astounding Adventures and Around The World in Eighty Days (New Vic Theatre).They collaborated on ‘Tis Written in the Stars (OTW, Oldham Coliseum), which was nominated for the MTA @MTAwards Youth Panel Award, and this year produced the joyous and moving musical The Visitor’s Book (Hope Mill Theatre).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: CLARE O’BRIEN:
E: thinkofengland1@gmail.com Tel: 07939 692200 JAMES ATHERTON: E: james.atherton@oldham.gov.uk Tel: 07595 300384
    Festive Feature
    Calling all santa’s.........
Saddleworth Round Table are delighted the museum. They will offer an
On your marks!!
 Count down to ththis years annual santa dash begins
to announce that the 4th Santa Dash is to take place on Saturday 1st December. The race starts at 2.30 pm near Uppermill Square and tickets for all willing Santa’s can be found via the Facebook page /SaddleworthRT.
There will be two routes available, a 5 km course and also a family (buggy) friendly 2 km course.You are also advised to turn up in plenty of time to enjoy the pre-race warm up from 1.30 pm.
Revolution Radio who support the event will be in attendance with Elliot Eastwick from the station’s breakfast show.There’ll be a lots of other festive acts on stage to keep all the family entertained throughout the afternoon including a Christmas market open from 12 noon till 6 pm.
Following the huge success of the markets last year the Round Table are looking to expand the number of market stalls in both the square and at
excellent range of delicious food and drink as well as a variety of Christmas and festive gifts.At 4 pm the Santa parade and lights switch on will commence with FatherChristmas being drawn by Saddleworth Morris Men down the High Street to the museum.
Chairman of the Saddleworth Round Table Richard Foster said:“I’d like to thank all our sponsors, supporters and volunteers who without their commitment and contribution this event would not be possible.
I’d particularly like to thank our main event sponsor Albion Farm shop and fifirework sponsor Mono Alarms. We are still looking for volunteers to help steward and guide our runners safely around both the 2km and 5km courses. We’ll provide refreshments and an invite to the after the special after party. If you’re interested please contact us via facebook.”
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