Setting the scene: 'The Threepenny Opera'

Politically sharp, darkly comic, and packed full of live music, this is a play that'll make you laugh and make you think...
Stories from our Volunteers

Some of our amazing volunteers share their stories about why they volunteer here at the Octagon
Infographic - Andrea Dunbar

Ahead of 'Rita, Sue and Bob Too' opening here at the Octagon, we have been learning a lot about playwright Andrea Dunbar.
Bringing 'The Railway Children' to life with 100 young people

Writer Janys Chambers returns to the Octagon with a brand new adaptation of 'The Railway Children', written to be performed by 100 young people!
Shauna Mackay discusses stories, writing and Marmite #FirstWords

How does Shauna Mackay start to write new work? What is her inspiration?
An interview with Ian Townsend #FirstWords

What inspires Ian to write? How does he create his new stories?
Charlotte Josephine shares her inspiration #FirstWords

What does writing mean to Charlotte? How do her stories come to life?
What 'A Cream Cracker under the Settee' means to Sue

Sue Wallace, who is currently making audiences go from out-loud laughter to profound sadness in 'A Cream Cracker under the Settee', has worked on Alan Bennett pieces before. This time, she is playing Doris.