Description

The lights might be dimmed at the Oldham Coliseum for now, but Christmas isn’t cancelled - it’s bursting out of the theatre walls and spilling right into the heart of the town. This December, Oldham Coliseum are teaming up with the legendary Jim Cartwright and Not Too Tame’s Jimmy Fairhurst to unwrap a brand-new festive cracker: A Christmas Fair.

Think big laughs, big characters and stalls full of mischief and magic. Cartwright’s trademark comedy-with-a-kick collides with Not Too Tame’s no-barriers raucous spirit, creating a Christmas night out that’s equal parts belly-laughs and heart-wrenching heart-tugs. It’s brash, bold, and properly northern - where the mulled wine warms your hands, the candyfloss sticks to your Chrimbo jumper, and the stories sneak up on you with all the pathos of a snowball to the chest.

This isn’t sit-back-and-watch theatre. This is shoulder-to-shoulder, up-close-and-personal storytelling - the kind that makes you feel like you’re part of the action. Because at A Christmas Fair, everyone’s invited: the punters, the dreamers, the grafters and the chancers. And maybe, just maybe, the magic of Christmas will shine a little brighter for all of us.

So wrap up warm, grab your mates, and come find us under the twinkling lights. The fair’s in town. And it’s got your name all over it.

* By booking a ticket with us, you’re also permitting us to share your details with Not Too Tame. Don’t worry – we’ll keep your information safe and sound. Nothing sneaky, nothing extra – just the stuff you’ll actually want to hear about.

AGE GUIDE: 12+

Note: Seats are unallocated.

TICKET OPTIONS

We want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy an Oldham Coliseum production.

To support this, we offer a no-questions-asked concession ticket, allowing you to select the concession price if that works best for you

Concession Ticket – £15

If you’re on a low income or simply don’t have the funds right now, you’re welcome to book a concession ticket for £15 (instead of the standard £25).We trust you to select this option honestly. Students and under-26s are also eligible.

Standard Ticket – £25

If you’re able to pay the standard rate, your contribution directly supports Oldham Coliseum’s future and the artists we work with. Thank you for helping us keep theatre thriving in our community.

* Green Friday Offer *

Book your tickets between 24–29 November 2025 and you can exchange them for another performance date with no admin or exchange fee (subject to availability).  You must exchange your tickets no later than three days prior to your original booked date.