It's a sunny afternoon in Bolton. David Birrell is here talking about Graham, the character he is playing, in Alan Bennett’s 'A Chip in the Sugar'.
'Talking Heads’ director, Ben Occhipinti, and the Octagon’s Artistic Assistant, Alex Joynes, were granted an interview with Alan Bennett in May. They travelled to London to discuss monologues, the writing process and key influences.
Join Alex, as he tells us what it has been like to work as Assistant Director on the world premiere of 'Winter Hill' by Timberlake Wertenbaker.
The cast, creatives, and some of the Octagon team went to Haworth to be inspired and learn more about the Brontë's
Cara, a Theatre student at the University of Bolton and Octagon Theatre, shares her experience of the course
Artistic Assistant Alex tells us a little bit more about the process of our Top 5 Season...
When their jobs are threatened, the Pit Brow Lasses proved that they had more than just dirty faces. Discover more about them in the REVEAL 2017 Festival...
With a world premiere, an indoor beach, lots of rain, and 80 young people creating a full-scale production, it has been such a memorable 365 days here at the Octagon.
Want to know more about the storytellers of this year's festive show at the Octagon? Well, keep your eyes peeled for each new profile, they tell you all about the mischievous Whiskers, Teeth, Tail, Ears and Claws.
