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

The 39 Steps
Wed 16 Apr – Sat 10 May
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Pride & Prejudice
Thu 5 – Sat 28 Jun
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Private Lives
Thu 4 – Sat 27 Sept
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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.

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.

Book a Table

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

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The 39 Steps

Pride & Prejudice

Private Lives

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Full cast and creatives announced for Pride & Prejudice

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