Decades of the Octagon - celebrating 50 years
In celebration of the past 50 years, we will be looking at each decade of the Octagon and sharing memories from those times. First up is 1967-77!
Experience: Working on 'The Threepenny Opera'
Second Assistant Director on 'The Threepenny Opera' and third year University of Bolton student Cara talks about the production and how her work placement ties into the Theatre BA course.
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?