Affordable Ticket Scheme
Our scheme unlocks 1000s of tickets at just £4 for Octagon shows!
Affordable Ticket Scheme
The affordable ticket scheme unlocks theatre for just £4 for Bolton residents on Universal or Pension Credit. We’re also working with partners such as Bolton at Home and other social housing providers so that price is not a barrier to an amazing night out.
Who is eligible:
Bolton residents on Universal or Pension Credit or anyone referred to us from one of our ticket access partners can apply to be part of the scheme.
What does it apply to:
- Octagon-produced shows (which say Made in Bolton)
- Monday to Friday performances
- Seats in Band B
, Band C 
and Band D 
- Limited number available per show, allocated on first come, first served basis.
How to sign up:
Universal & Pension Credit
If you are on Universal & Pension Credit and would like to join the scheme, please complete this form including proof of Universal or Pension Credit.
Ticket Access Partners
Our current partners are; Bolton at Home, MSV housing and Bolton Lads & Girls Club. To be referred via a partner please use the contacts below. If you are a charity or community organisation in Bolton and would like to talk about being part of the scheme please contact us.
Bolton at Home - tara.branagan@boltonathome.org.uk
MSV Housing - rebecca.moult@msvhousing.co.uk
Bolton Lads & Girls Club - communications@blgc.co.uk
How it works
Once your membership to the scheme has been approved you will be able to access £4 tickets over the phone, in person at the Box Office or online by logging into your account.
Going to the theatre would have been a rare treat for me without this scheme. I have been so lucky to have been part of this and would never have seen some outstanding performances.
- Bernadette
Terms and Conditions
General Information
- Ticket scheme is open to Bolton residents only who are on Universal or Pension Credit or who have been referred to us by one of our Ticket Access partners only.
- Proof of Universal or Pension Credit must be submitted to join the scheme. (excluding referrals from Ticket Access Partners).
- Membership of the scheme as standard lasts 12 months – after this proof of eligibility may be required to be updated.
- Limited number of £4 tickets available and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Eligible Performances
- £4 tickets are available for Octagon produced shows only (these are labelled with the 'Made in Bolton' stamp)
- Other bespoke offers may be sent out via email, these offers are set at the discretion of the Octagon Theatre.
- 2 discounted tickets per Member per production.
- Only eligible for price bands B-D. (excluding the pink, Band A seats)
- Mon-Fri shows only.
- For our Festive shows discounted tickets are only available on selected performances (these may not be between Mon and Fri) - see below.
Eligible Dates - A Christmas Carol
For 'A Christmas Carol 2025-26' discounted £4 tickets are only eligible for the following dates:
- Thurs 13th Nov - 7pm
- Fri 14th Nov - 7pm
- Fri 21st Nov – 7pm
- Tue 25th Nov – 7pm
- Fri 28th Nov - 7pm
- Fri 5th Dec - 7pm
- Fri 12th Dec - 7pm
- Mon 30th Dec - 7pm
- Tues 31st Dec - 5pm
- Fri 2nd Jan - 2.15pm (Relaxed Show)
- Fri 9th Jan - 7pm
- Sat 10th Jan – 7pm
Bespoke Offers
Our £4 tickets are available for:
'Yen' (3rd - 13th September 25)
- x2 tickets per person.
- Valid on any of the performance dates and in any seat.