Playhouse 2 : Shaw's Premier Theatre

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Drama Season

Welcome to the 2010-2011 Season of drama at Playhouse 2, our 44th at this theatre! Sat. 9th October – Sat. 16th October 2010 THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams Amanda’s husband abandoned the family long ago. Although a survivor and a pragmatist, she yearns for the illusions and comforts she remembers from her days as [...]

Music Season

FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER SNAKE DAVIS BAND Back by popular demand!!!!! Annual visit by the UK's favourite jazz/soul sax player. Featured on recordings by M People, Ray Charles, Eurythmics, Paul McCartney etc. Melodic and soulful. Perfect for those last days of summer. visit his websie http://www.snakedavis.com £12.50 SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER LEGPLAITERS CEILIDH BAND with John [...]

News & Views

Art – an interview with the Director Although an experienced director, this is the Miranda Parker’s debut as a director at Playhouse 2, and she is delighted that her first play for us is such a strong, meaty one. Faced with the unavailability of ‘Stones In His Pockets’, Miranda says that ‘Art’ almost chose itself, [...]

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 7.00pm.

TICKET OFFICE
You may book tickets on 01706 840 400 between 9.30am and 5.00pm or call in at Interiors 37 Market Street Shaw Oldham OL2 8NR
Tickets for music events are also available online at www.wegottickets.com

FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED

* We have space for one wheelchair 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
153 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, 48/96 channel lighting desk, 24 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, Tuesday & Wednesday daytime are generally our work days, where members spend their time making and painting scenery and 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.
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.