Are you aged 7-17 and interested in acting and performing? The Octagon Youth Theatre is for you.

Perform on stage in a professional theatre and work with experienced theatre professionals to develop your acting skills, confidence and creativity.

Each term you will work on a wide range of acting and performing activities, as well as taking part in exciting performance opportunities.

We currently have four Youth Theatre groups which meet on a weekly basis. Sessions take place during the following times:

7-11 years (school years 3-6) meet on Saturday 9.30am to 11.00am
11-14 years(school years 7-9) meet on Tuesday 4.30pm to 6.30pm
14-17 years(school years 9+) meet on Wednesday 6.00pm to 8.00pm

12-17 years(school years 7+) meet on Wednesday 4.30pm to 5.30pm - This is part of our Bridges programme for young people and adults with additional needs and learning disabilities. You can find more information here.

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 participants spread the cost of fees.

We are sometimes able to offer financial assistance to participants experiencing financial hardship thanks to the generosity of our funders. We also acknowledge that there are communities currently underrepresented within the our participation groups and actively encourage applicants 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