First steps: Costume
Su Newell, Deputy Wardrobe Supervisor takes us step by step through the process of creating a costume.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in rehearsals
The cast of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz have been in rehearsals for just over a week. Take a look at some images from the rehearsal room here.
#LoveTheatreDay 2018
For #LoveTheatreDay 2018 we asked a selection of people from across our organisation - why do you love theatre? We'd also love to know why you love theatre! Tweet us @octagontheatre or find us on Facebook or Instagram.
Competition: design your own magic trainer!
Take part in the #BoltonOzComp - create and design your own magic trainer to be in with a chance of winning tickets for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz this December!
Behind the scenes: Tales from Over the Rainbow
Take a look at these images of the design of Tales from Over the Rainbow
And Did Those Feet In Rehearsals
Click through the gallery of images of And Did Those Feet in rehearsals. Photographs by Bolton Documentary Photography.
Elizabeth Newman at the Octagon Theatre - Part 2
As well as the wonderful moments on our stage we want to celebrate Elizabeth's passion for the Bolton community and how she worked to make everyone feel welcome at the Octagon! Here are just some of the wonderful moments from Elizabeth's time as Artistic Director.
Fact File: Jonathan Swift
Find out more about the original author of Gulliver's Travels, a man with many names and tales...