Funeral arrangements for Lesley Chenery, the general manager of Oldham Coliseum Theatre, have been announced.

Lesley, who was head of production at the theatre from 2013 to 2021, and returned this January as general manager to help guide the company following the loss of National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) funding, died earlier this month.

The Oldham Coliseum has published the details of Lesley’s funeral on social media and said that all who knew her are “welcome to attend”.

Lesley’s funeral will be held at 10am on Thursday, February 16 at Oldham Crematorium within Hollinwood Cemetery.

Her wake will then follow at the Coliseum from 11:30am.

A heartfelt statement issued by the theatre on Lesley’s death earlier this month read: “Lesley was the backbone of the Coliseum; her presence at the theatre over the past weeks has brought immeasurable relief to us all.

“She was a friend, a support,and a rock to many current and previous members of Coliseum staff. Her knowledge, experience and love for the Coliseum and its team is unmatched.

“We will miss her beyond words. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.”

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