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Film Society returns to big screen in Delph

THE big screen is back in Delph as Saddleworth Film Society re-launches after the Covid-19 pandemic. Only a handful of films have been shown since 2019 when the Millgate Arts Centre based Society’s programme was halted. Now they welcome members old and new to come along to enjoy their latest showings. Established in 1978, the organisation has always been committed to bringing a diverse range of contemporary arthouse and international films to the people of […]

The director’s view of Singers not Sinners @Oldham Parish Church

Putting a play on its feet is, of course, a director’s job but putting your own play on its feet has a slightly different feel to it. It has been a fascinating journey writing and rewriting it on the page and then taking it from page to stage firstly at Millgate Arts Centre and now at Oldham Parish Church. The company’s skills and enthusiasm has made the whole rehearsal experience a joy and Peter Wakefield’s […]

Millgate Golden Anniversary 2022/23

Millgate Arts Centre is celebrating 50 years. Saddleworth Players moved from the Mechanics Hall in Millgate in 1972 with the first show in 1973. Our Golden Jubilee will be celebrated throughout 2022 & 2023 culminating in a special performance in autumn 2023 to mark the 50th anniversary of the first show in autumn 2023 We plan to run events through the year and gather memories of the last 50 years and share them with the […]

SPY tackle DNA with style & aplomb

a review of opening night by Verity Mann Saddleworth Players’ Youth (SPY) Theatre, have tackled Dennis Kelly’s ‘DNA’; a dark look at society’s response to cruelty, bullying, peer pressure and pack mentality with style and aplomb. Having thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas Production, I was anticipating clever staging, slick scene changes and confident acting, and was not disappointed. The SPYs are a close knit team, the on-stage chemistry palpable, and they bring to life this ensemble […]

DNA summer showcase for SPY

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Curtain lifts on new season of entertainment at Millgate

by Aimee Belmore Saddleworth Independent (original published by Saddleworth Independent 22/6/22) THE curtain is rising on a new season of theatre, drama, music, films and thrilling entertainment at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. A Season Preview evening unveiled what lies in store for audiences, and also marked the launch of the Millgate Golden Jubilee Celebrations. Saddleworth Players, which was launched in 1927, moved into the theatre 50 years ago after previously being based in […]

Call-out for charities to support

Last night we raised £1000 for Saddleworth Churches in Uppermill and Greenfield with a charity evening for Singers not Sinners, attending a sell out performance. Do you have a charity that would like to raise money with Saddleworth Players? The Millgate Arts centre is a creative hub in beautiful surroundings. We feel lucky to have this wonderful facility in the heart of Saddleworth and to be able to support the performing arts and community theatre. […]

Full of local interest, humour, pathos, suspense and – of course – inspiring music.

Review of Singers not Sinners By Helen Rigby Singers not Sinners is a new play, co-written by local writers Livi Michael and Carol Davies, and set in 1701. It’s the true story of the first three women in England to sing in a church choir, right here at St Mary’s Parish Church, Oldham. At the start of the play we hear the male voices of the Christian tradition forbidding women to sing in church. But […]

Singers not Sinners on BBC Radio Manchester

Carol Davies interviewed by Stacey Copeland on BBC Radio Manchester about the play Singers not Sinners and how three women changed history when they sang for the first time in a church choir, in 1701, in Oldham Manchester

sounds from the sound desk

When I first read Singers not Sinners I loved the story of the first time women sang in a church choir. The prejudices of 1701 puritan Oldham reminded me that equality is something hard won. Mark and I jumped at the opportunity to take this script and bring the angelic sounds of the choir to life in the acoustics of Millgate Arts Centre. We’ve been involved in the musical rehearsals working with the musical director […]