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See Oldham in a new light

Across Oldham town centre

Old Town HallIlluminos, 7–9pm 50 Years of Oldham Theatre WorkshopBe amazed as the exterior of the award-winning Old Town Hall is transformed with a series of giant 3D projections. This specially commissioned light spectacular by video projection artist Illuminos will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Oldham Theatre Workshop. See the history of the borough’s widely acclaimed youth theatre and the fascinating stories of cast and crew from productions past come to life.

See Oldham in a new light and explore the town centre as our late-night arts festival returns.Follow the ‘trail of light’ from Oldham Parish Church through to Parliament Square and down to Gallery Oldham to see all the wondrous events, happenings and installations. Get involved Take part in free family lantern building sessions:Sat 3 and Sat 10 February, 11am–3pm, Gallery Oldham Wed 14 and Thurs 15 February 11–3pm, The Egyptian Room, Parliament Square. Book your free places via the website at: www.visitoldham.com

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Parliament SquareA Tale of Two Giants, 6.30, 7.30 and 8.30pmMeet the colossal Alphin and Alder and discover how they fought for the love of the beautiful water nymph Rimmon. The duelling giant handcrafted lanterns created by Global Grooves, tell their unique story as they tower over Parliament Square.

Oldham Parish Church Spirit and the Sword, 6–9pmThis angelic woven sculpture created by artist Gordon Banks will fly high within the church walls. A dramatic installation accompanied by candles and an ethereal soundtrack.Crypt by Candlelight, 6–9pmThe ancient Oldham Parish Church crypt, burial home of The Oldham Giant, will be open for public tours. These tours proved hugely popular last year and places are limited. Please book in advance via the website: www.visitoldham.comThe Gilly Waggon, 6–9pmA glowing fortune teller booth will be in residence at the war memorial. Come along for a chat and receive a special illuminated gift.

Parliament SquareBessemer the Fire Breathing Dragon, 6–9pmWho or what is this creature emerging from the Egyptian Room of the Old Town Hall? Is he a scary or friendly dragon? Come along to find out for yourself.

Delight, 6–9pmMade for family audiences, Delight celebrates the small joys and wonderment in our beautiful, fragile world. Audience members will be invited to take away a flickering gift, the ‘Tea Light Delight’.

Oldham LibraryAda.Ada.AdaThis interactive theatre production celebrates the work of mathematical genius Ada Lovelace, who wrote the world’s first complex algorithm in 1843. The show aims to inspire the next generation of technical innovators. Suitable for ages 11+. Free tickets available via the website: www.visitoldham.comBuild a rocket boys and girls! Get creative and make fabric stars and rockets that light up in this e-textiles workshop. Get your code on with Ozobots and use colours and lights to code mini robots and robot mice.

Gallery OldhamFire Garden by PA Boom, 6–9pmAn illuminated landscape of fire and sculpture will welcome audiences as you walk through the Gallery Oldham gardens. Wonder at balls of fire, towers of candles and Swedish torches.Explore the spellbinding Spice Tree where the unique aroma of coriander, cumin and cinnamon will set your senses alight. The Desi Carnival, 7.30 and 8.30pmDancers, drummers and puppetry come together for a special outdoor performance created for Manchester Mela and Diwali celebrations to add additional spice to Illuminate 2018.

A Love Letter to Oldham, 6–9pm“Where is the heart of a town to be found? Is it in its history, a point on the map, or in the people; their memories and experience?” Arc’s Love Letter project invites people of all ages to write love letters to the heart of a place.

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