Drama Season

Saturday 10th April – Saturday 17th April 2010 TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD by Harper Lee Dramatised by Christopher Sergel The only novel by author Harper Lee, is set in the Deep South of the US, and is a searing portrayal of race and prejudice told through the eyes of a little girl. Filled with atmospheric evocations [...]

Music Season

FRIDAY 19 MARCH Uiscedwr in Concert Re-arranged from October, one of the most exciting bands on the current folk/roots scene.  High energy fiddle/guitar/bodrhan playing a wide range of very addictive music: funky, acoustic, Celtic, world, folk!  Visit their website here. £10 SATURDAY 20 MARCH Mid-Life Crisis & Friends Charity fund-raising gig for Springhill Hospice and Dr Kershaw’s .It’s [...]

News & Views

Go here to see the latest news, views, reviews and interviews! “Allo Allo” As a big fan of the TV comedy series “Allo Allo” I felt I had to come and see your version of it. It was brilliant. I cannot praise enough the effort that each actor put into their part.  Pity it was only on for [...]

Booking Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Drama performances start at 7.30pm, doors and bar open at 7.00pm. Music performances start at 8.00pm, doors and bar open at 7.30pm.

TICKET OFFICE
You may book tickets on 01706 847494 between 9.00am and 5.00pm or call in at Petticoats Market Street Shaw Oldham .
Tickets also available online at wwww.wegottickets.com

FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED

* We have space for up to two wheelchairs at each performance, please advise us at time of booking if you need a space
* An induction loop system is installed within the auditorium for hearing aid users
* Guide dogs are welcome in the auditorium, please advise us at time of booking if you will be bringing your dog

Theatre Hire

Playhouse 2 is available for hire by any organisation, provided the theatre is not already being used for the Societies own productions.

THE AUDITORIUM
156 steeply raked seats, excellent viewing from any angle

THE STAGE
A large, fully equipped, open thrust stage, which can accommodate a 35 piece band, yet is intimate enough for solo performances

TECHNICAL FACILITIES
A full complement of stage lighting equipment, 48 channel lighting desk, 18 channel sound mixer and full PA system is available for use (see our Technical Specifications page for details)

FRONT OF HOUSE
A well appointed Bar and Coffee Bar

Hire charges available on application
(The hire fee includes the cost of bar staff,but not technical staff)

Help Required

SCENERY & PROPS
Monday & Wednesday evenings are generally our work nights, where members spend their time making & painting scenery & props for our forthcoming productions. You really don't need to be an expert and help is always at hand. If you would like to try your hand at some scenery painting, carpentry or creating props give us a ring, or just turn up any Monday or Wednesday evening in some old clothes
BACKSTAGE
The performers of all our productions depend on a very reliable backstage team who, under the direction of the Stage Manager, control the scene changes, lighting, sound, props, continuity and special effects. Truly without them the shows would not go on. If you have an interest in this aspect of theatre, please contact us for further details.

Contact Us

ADDRESS
Playhouse2
Newtown Street
Shaw
OLDHAM
OL2 8NX
Tel: 01706 847 281
(map)

EMAIL
info@playhouse2.com

PERFORMING
If you feel you have any Acting, Dancing, Singing or Musical ability why not let us know about it. For further details on being in a production at Playhouse 2, please contact our Membership Secretary, Alison Kay on 07745 050 862 or kayalison@hotmail.com