Young People
We strongly believe in helping young people gaining a voice and to help build skills, confidence and experience to go into the world. From access to cheaper theatre tickets to being a part of the Octagon community in our Youth Theatre – working with young people is essential to the wellbeing of our organisation.
Youth Theatre
We run over 10 Youth Theatre sessions at the Octagon with different groups catering from ages 5 to 21 from weekend to after school sessions. This is a great opportunity for young people with an interest in drama and theatre to engage creatively with peers and enhance their personal development. Our Youth Theatre is an inclusive provision and is open to any young person.
Youth Theatre sessions are divided into self-contained terms which vary in content; from a 'skills based' term, culminating in an informal sharing of what they have learned, to a 'production focused' term working towards a full scale production or gala performance.
GROUP DETAILS:
Stage 1 (Ages 5-7)
When: Saturdays 9.30am – 11am
Stage 2 (Ages 8-11)
There are 2 different groups at this age group:
When: Stage 2a -Fridays 4.30pm – 6pm, Stage 2b - Saturdays 11.30am – 1pm
Stage 3 (Ages 11-16)
There are 3 different groups at this age group:
When: Stage 3a - Tuesday 4.30pm – 6.30pm, Stage 3b - Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm, Stage 3c - Wednesdays 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Where: All groups take place at Octagon Theatre Bolton
Cost: All groups are £65 for 10 weeks
We also have some free, bursary places. Enquiries about bursaries are dealt with confidentially and if you are interested in finding out more, please contact participation@octagonbolton.co.uk
Bookings open at the start of every term and work on a first come first served basis. Please email participation@octagonbolton.co.uk to be added to the mailing list or call 01204 556501 to find out more.
Octagon Bridges
Our Bridges provision consists of three theatre groups for young people and adults with learning disabilities.
Each term (10 weeks) participants explore various arts and theatre skills in a safe and fun environment. Performance opportunities range from full productions in professional theatre spaces to informal sharing of work with peers.
Group details:
Little Bridges (Ages 5-11)
When: Friday 5-6pm
Where: Claremont House, Bolton
Cost: £30 for 10 weeks
Bridges Youth Theatre (Ages 16-25)
When: Thursdays 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Where: Octagon Theatre Bolton
Cost: £65 for 10 weeks
Bridges Company (Ages 21+)
When: Mondays 1pm – 3pm
Where: Octagon Theatre Bolton
Cost: £65 for 10 weeks
We also have some free, bursary places. Enquiries about bursaries are dealt with confidentially and if you are interested in finding out more, please contact participation@octagonbolton.co.uk
Bookings open at the start of every term and work on a first come first served basis. Please email participation@octagonbolton.co.uk to be added to the mailing list or call 01204 556501 to find out more.
Octagon Connect
Open to anyone aged 13 - 19 with an interest in drama and exploring new ideas and techniques.
A chance for participants to explore drama in a different way to school and tell stories that are important to them. The group will work towards a short sharing at the end of term for family and friends
When: Thursdays 7-9pm.
Where: Octagon Theatre Bolton
Cost: £65 for 10 week term
We also have some free, bursary places. Enquiries about bursaries are dealt with confidentially and if you are interested in finding out more, please contact participation@octagonbolton.co.uk
Bookings open at the start of every term and work on a first come first served basis. Please email participation@octagonbolton.co.uk to be added to the mailing list or call 01204 556501 to find out more.
Octagon Academy
This group is an exciting project that runs annually. It is a free provision for young people across a year to write and produce a new play that tours schools and community centres.
It is a great group for any young people interested in writing and performing, technical theatre or generally having a good time getting involved.
When: Mondays 4.30pm – 6.30pm.
Where: Octagon Theatre Bolton
Cost: This is group is free to attend
The Academy will run every week at the Octagon Theatre, with some holiday and weekend workshops and a residential during the Easter Holidays.
The Academy is supported by IGEN Trust and the Oglesby Charitable Trust
Willows Youth Theatre
This project is for young people from the Willows estate and the local community and to provide them with the opportunity to participate in a weekly performing arts group.
Set up in partnership with ourselves and Bolton at Home Housing Association, since its inception The Willows Project has had an extraordinary impact on the surrounding community and it continues to support the local people to develop new skills through creativity.
When: Wednesdays 4.30pm – 6pm
Where: The Willows Centre, Caledonia St. Bolton, BL3 4DA
Cost: This is group is free to attend
For more information about the project please email participation@octagonbolton.co.uk or call 01204 556501 to find out more.
Tickets
People age 17 - 25 can buy tickets for just £6.50 if they are purchased on the same day as the performance.
- Maximum 2 tickets per person, per performance
- Only available for Octagon Main Auditorium productions
- Tickets only available in Band B & C (excludes Fri & sat evenings)
- ID must be shown at time of collecting tickets
Call 01204 520661 to book or visit our Box Office in person.
Tickets are subject to availability and the Octagon Theatre reserves the right to make changes if necessary.