Now's your chance to take part. Our Creative Engagement groups will be back again in April. This is a fantastic opportunity to make new friends, have fun and perform at the Octagon. We believe everyone has a story to tell, and our theatre workshops are designed to give confidence and skills for everyone to tell theirs!

Summer Term will run from the week beginning 21 April until the week beginning 30 June, excluding the week beginning 26 May which is half-term.

This term we’re giving priority booking to you; our current participants and those customers who have signed up to our waiting list. Priority booking starts from Saturday 22 March.

Groups will go on sale to the general public from Monday 31 March. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

Click on the group below that you'd like to join:

SUPPORTED PLACES

As a charity, we strive to keep our fees at an affordable cost so as many people as possible can take part. We also offer installment payment options to help people spread the cost of fees. We realise that for some families, the cost to take part is a barrier.

We are sometimes able to offer financial assistance to participants experiencing financial hardship as well as those from communities currently underrepresented within our participation groups thanks to the generosity of our funders. We actively encourage applicants from those experiencing financial hardship and also those from Black, Asian and Global majority backgrounds.

Applications for Supported Places - Summer Term has now closed. To join the waiting list for Autumn Term financial assistance please contact: participation@octagonbolton.co.uk