 Oldham , though lacking in leisure and cultural amenities , is historically notable for its theatrical culture . Once having a peak of six " fine " theatres in 1908 , Oldham is home to the Oldham Coliseum Theatre and the Oldham Theatre Workshop , which have facilitated the early careers of notable actors and writers , including Eric Sykes , Bernard Cribbins and Anne Kirkbride , daughter of acclaimed cartoonist Jack Kirkbride who worked for the Oldham Evening Chronicle . Oldham Coliseum Theatre is one of Britain 's last remaining repertory theatres ; Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel performed there in the early 20th century , and contemporary actors such as Ralph Fiennes and Minnie Driver , among others , have appeared more recently . 
 Oldham , though lacking in leisure and cultural amenities , <a href='drop_aux' title='1'><mark>is</mark></a>historically notable for its theatrical culture . Once having a peak of six " fine " theatres in 1908 , Oldham <a href='drop_aux' title='2'><mark>is</mark></a>home to the Oldham Coliseum Theatre and the Oldham Theatre Workshop , which <a href='been_done' title='3'><mark>have</mark></a> facilitated the early careers of notable actors and writers , including Eric Sykes , Bernard Cribbins and Anne Kirkbride , daughter of acclaimed cartoonist Jack Kirkbride <a href='null_relcl' title='4'><mark>who</mark></a>worked for the Oldham Evening Chronicle . Oldham Coliseum Theatre is one of Britain <a href='null_genetive' title='5'><mark>'s</mark></a>last remaining repertory theatres ; Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel performed there in the early 20th century , and contemporary actors such as Ralph Fiennes and Minnie Driver , among others , <a href='been_done' title='6'><mark>have</mark></a> appeared more recently . 
Oldham , though lacking in leisure and cultural amenities , historically notable for its theatrical culture . Once havin a peak of six " fine " theatres in 1908 , Oldham home to the Oldham Coliseum Theatre and the Oldham Theatre Workshop , which done facilitated the early careers of notable actors and writers , including Eric Sykes , Bernard Cribbins and Anne Kirkbride , daughter of acclaimed cartoonist Jack Kirkbride worked for da Oldham Evening Chronicle . Oldham Coliseum Theatre is one of Britain  last remaining repertory theatres ; Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel performed dere in the early 20th century , and contemporary actors such as Ralph Fiennes and Minnie Driver , among others , done appeared more recently .