Local Heroes Campaign

Michael Ball in The Adventures of Mr Toad, 1984, Theatre Royal Winchester
Michael Ball in The Adventures of Mr Toad, 1984, Theatre Royal Winchester
Michael Ball in The Adventures of Mr Toad, 1984, Theatre Royal Winchester
Sophie Turner and Josh McGuire, artistic alumni for Playbox Theatre
Sian Phillips in Marlene, Oldham Coliseum 1996 programme front cover
Barbara Knox in Gingerbread Lady. Oldham Coliseum 1967
Kathy Staff in Hankey Panky, Oldham Coliseum 1973
Pat Phoenix in Suddenly Last Summer, Oldham Coliseum 1968
Clive Owen in Bartholomew Fair at Belgrade Theatre
Ian McKellen in End of Conflict, Belgrade Theatre 1961
Olivia Vinall in The Dark at the Top of the Stairs, Belgrade Theatre © Robert Day
Anne Kirkbride and Kenneth Alan Taylor, Oldham Coliseum 1973
Roy Barraclough in A Different Way Home, Oldham Coliseum 1998
Krissi Bohn in The Bogus Woman © Keith Pattison
Dame Thora Hird in Saturday Night at the Crown, Oldham Coliseum 1956
Cynthia Erivo in The Three Musketeers and the Princess of Spain at Belgrade Theatre © Robert Day
Jean Alexander at Oldham Coliseum
Every library has their story of the famous writer who used to sit in “that chair over there”, and every theatre recalls the superstar who once played ‘Orphan Number Three’ in “Oliver!”

Our new ‘Local Heroes’ campaign will celebrate these stories, their part in the artistic and cultural heritage of communities, and what theatres, orchestras, art galleries, arts centres (and many more) contribute to the UK’s reputation as a world leader in the creative industries.

Jean Alexander at Oldham Coliseum

Which famous faces have worked for or performed at your organisation?

Please email their name, and an image of the famous face(s) at the time they were at your organisation and we’ll join you in celebrating your role in developing the UK’s creative talent on this website and across social media.