REOPENING OF THE OCTAGON DELAYED DUE TO IMPACT OF COVID-19

Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic the opening of the major redevelopment of the Octagon has been delayed until late autumn 2020.

Originally due to be completed in the summer, interruption to construction work due to the pandemic has led to a delay in the completion of the building. The planned opening weekend and first two productions of the reopening season affected. Read more

In light of this delay, which will mean a loss of £500,000 for the charity, we have launched a new public fundraising appeal to help support the venue during this difficult time. We are asking audiences to help fund our future now, so we can all look forward to enjoying the magic of live theatre when the worst has passed.

The Octagon Future Fund