The Guardian view on theatres in crisis: a moment to take stock | Editorial
By cancelling all its shows from March, the Oldham Coliseum has thrown down a challenge to both central and local government Pity the poor Oldham Coliseum. This venerable regional theatre has for some years now been trapped in a push-me-pull-you of ambition versus resources, culminating this week in a decision to cancel all shows from the end of March. The immediate reason is Arts Council England's decision last Nov…