OLDHAM Coliseum and two other regional repertory theatres is now steaming their epic landmark 2019 revival of The Hired Man to raise funds for future projects.

It will stage the production alongside Hull Truck Theatre and Queen's Theatre Hornchurch.

Together, the three theatres reach more than 380,000 people a year, but they are currently closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The much loved actor-musician revival played to national critical acclaim across the country, securing three Offie Award nominations and with Lauryn Redding a finalist for Best Female Performance in a Musical.

Based on the stirring novel by Melvyn Bragg first published in 1969, The Hired Man was turned into a musical in 1984.

The production features a superb score of rousing foot stomping rhythms and soaring choruses by the award-winning composer Howard Goodall (Bend It Like Beckham, Love Story).

With the support of The Really Useful Group Ltd, the premiere of the streaming took place on Monday and is subsequently be available for one week on the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch YouTube channel and via each of three theatres’ websites.

To donate to Oldham Coliseum Theatre, visit www.coliseum.org.uk/your-coliseum-needs-you .

To donate to the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, visit www.queens-theatre.co.uk, or make a donation by text:

QTH 10 to 70085 to donate £10

QTH 15 to 70085 to donate £15

QTH 20 to 70085 to donate £20

UK networks only. Texts cost donation amount plus one standard rate message.

To donate to the Hull Truck Theatre Future Fund, visit www.hulltruck.co.uk/donate