In the heart of Bolton town centre we make and share bold, adventurous and popular theatre experiences. Whether you are attending a show, joining in with our drama groups or popping in for a brew - come on in for a warm welcome!

What's on

Private Lives
Thu 4 – Sat 27 Sept
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Snake in the Grass
Thu 9 – Sat 25 Oct
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A Christmas Carol
Thu 13 Nov 2025 – Sat 10 Jan 2026
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Kitchen & Bar

Eat, drink & unwind in our popular Kitchen & Bar

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Box Office Opening Times

For performances taking place outside of regular opening hours, the Box Office will be open for ticket collections only.

Sat 9 Aug - Closed
Sat 16 Aug - Closed

Contact Box Office

Day	Hours
Mon	Closed
Tue to Fri	12pm - 5pm
Sat	12pm - 3:30pm
Sun	Closed

Kitchen & Bar Opening Times

In addition to the opening hours, our Kitchen & Bar is open when we have a performance, for pre-theatre dining being served on the ground floor. Drinks can be purchased at the bars on our first and second floor.

We do recommend that you book a table for pre-theatre dining as it is very popular.

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Day	Hours
Mon	Closed
Tue to Fri	11am - 3pm (food served until 2pm)
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

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What's on

Private Lives

Snake in the Grass

A Christmas Carol

Kitchen & Bar

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