Oldham Theatre Workshop, youth theatre group based in the north west of England
The Oldham Theatre Workshop is a performing arts center on Greaves Street in Oldham that offers classes in acting, dance, singing, and stage design. The facility has rehearsal spaces, costume areas, and stage rooms used for both weekly training sessions and production performances.
The Workshop was founded in 1968 and was among the first organizations in the country to engage young people and communities through theatre. Since then, it has become part of Oldham's cultural infrastructure and has helped thousands of participants develop their artistic skills.
The Oldham Theatre Workshop is a place where creativity comes to life through performance and people from different backgrounds share their stories on stage. The community uses the center as a space to build confidence and support one another while developing theatrical projects together.
The center welcomes participants aged 6 to 25 for weekly workshops and is easily reached by public transport near the Cultural Quarter. Visitors can check contact details on their website or call ahead to learn which classes are available and how to register.
The Workshop does not just offer acting training but also supports local schools through teacher training and classroom programs that integrate drama into regular lessons. This commitment to the school community has made it possible for thousands of children to access theatrical activities beyond their normal class hours.
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