Not the Summer We Were Expecting…
Artistic Director Lotte Wakeham writes on the day we should have been opening the doors and welcoming audiences in to our brand new building.
5 events to inspire Young People this summer
From pursuing a career on the stage, as a writer or behind the scenes - here are 5 great online events for young people to be inspired about theatre this summer.
Octagon Reimagined - Photo Update July 2020
Last week we put our stamp on the new building with the Octagon signs installed!
Refugee week at the octagon
Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees. Founded in 1998 and held every year around World Refugee Day on the 20 June.
An open letter to theatre and performance makers
This is a letter to self-employed and freelance theatre and performance makers in the UK. To the actors, playwrights, directors, choreographers, stage managers, designers, stage crews and set-builders to name just a few.
Octagon at Home – our CEO blogs from a bedroom
In the week that we should have been moving into our new building, our Chief Executive Roddy talks about how the Octagon is coping through this extraordinary time.
What I do series - Nicola Starkie
Have you ever considered a career in theatre but asked, what can I do? or what roles are available? Find out in our new What I Do series!
Our top 5 tips for theatre in at home this week
As we are all continuing to miss the experience of live theatre here are our top 5 recommendations of what theatre you can watch from home in the coming week.
What I do series: Alex Joynes
Have you ever considered a career in theatre but asked, what can I do? or what roles are available? Find out in our new What I Do series!
Discovering the Arts – At Home
Our Creative Enagement Manager Imogen, talks about how we have taken our Arts Award for 7- 11 year olds online.