Leadership changes at Oldham Coliseum

Oldham Coliseum has welcomed JULIA TURPIN and MARTINA MURPHY as Chief Executive and Board Chair respectively. The announcement comes hard on the heels of news that the theatrehas plans to reopen.

Turpin took up post at the start of the month succeeding Interim Chief Executive LAUREN CLANCY, who is on maternity leave.

Turpin began her career as Events Officer for Oldham Council and has since worked with arts organisations across the northwest, most recently as Creative Engagement Director for Factory International. 

Stepping up from the deputy role she was appointed to last September, Murphy replaces DUNCAN CRAIG as Chair.

A former Arts Programme Director for the British Council, Murphy was also part of the 2017 Hull City of Culture team, LEAP Dance Festival and Culture Warrington.