Look back on the year: 2018
It's been a big year for the Octagon, here's a look back at some of our achievements in 2018. Thank you for being there with us and supporting us along the way!
Octagon Red Shoe Day
Red Shoe Day 2018 will take place on Fri 21 December - find out how to get involved!
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Reviews
Read what the reviews are saying about The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Great Expectations at Bolton School
Janys and Imogen from our Creative Engagement team have been working with Bolton School to produce their festive production, Great Expectations.
Tales From Over The Rainbow
Tales From Over The Rainbow performed by our Youth Theatre groups, Bridges and ArtBeat.
Magic trainer competition
Thanks to everyone who entered our #BoltonOzComp - here is a selection of our brilliant entries! We loved hearing all of your inventive and imaginative ideas and looking at the beautiful designs!
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in rehearsals part 2
With less than one week to go until The Wonderful Wizard of Oz opens in the Premier Suite a the University of Bolton Stadium the cast are hard at work rehearsing for the production.
Octagon Reimagined - Photo update
As the major redevelopment of our building is underway, we wanted to share with you some images of the progress. This is the current status of the building following the demolition of sections which are planned to be rebuilt. We’ll keep you up to date as we begin to build our more accessible and sustainable theatre for the future!
Which Oz character are you?
Answer the questions below to find out which character from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz you would be!