Shakespeare may be the most famous writer of sonnets but the form originated in Italy in the 1300s with Petrarch. Sonnets first started to be written in English from the 1500s onwards. Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets that we know of.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream writer William Shakespeare is arguably one of the most renowned playwright’s of his era with countless productions of his works still shown across the world today! Check out these interesting facts about the infamous playwright:
Our Chief Executive, Roddy Gauld talks about plans for the Octagon ahead of it’s opening this December and what audiences can expect from the Reimagined Octagon.
Summer is almost here and the Octagon has a treat in store for any young people, aged 8-18, who want to stay creative this summer, meet new people (virtually!) and flex their performing muscles.
We know that keeping children entertained during the school holidays is always a challenge! And with many children not at school since March, this year is even more challenging.
Artistic Director Lotte Wakeham writes on the day we should have been opening the doors and welcoming audiences in to our brand new building.
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.
Last week we put our stamp on the new building with the Octagon signs installed!
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.
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.