In the community

We are the Octagon

We work collaboratively with our community to ensure arts and culture thrive in Bolton

In the community

Our community, participatory and education work is recognised as a benchmark both regionally and nationally.

From a popular Youth Theatre programme to our work with young people with learning disabilities, to community groups. We believe everyone has their own story and theatre can be an amazing tool in empowering and building the confidence in people to tell theirs.

Take a look below at some of our community projects:

Sharing Stories

Our community project which provides young people with access to the arts through co-designing storytelling, creative and literacy-based activities

Bridges

Our life changing work with adults and young people with additional needs.

Theatre of Sanctury

Find out more about our women's group for refugees and asylum seekers

Affordable ticket scheme

Our £4 ticket scheme for Bolton residents on Universal Credit or Pension Credit or living in low-income households.

latest community opportunities and news:

  1. New South Asian arts programme announced for 2025

    27 January 2025

  2. A Year of Community impact at the Octagon

    23 December 2024

  3. Octagon to collaborate with young people in Farnworth

    29 August 2024