New ‘Octagon Theatre Podcast’ launched with 4 part mini-series
Including guests: actor Amy Nuttall, performer/composer Maimuna Memon, playwright Jim Cartwright and actor Marc Small.
Get creative with the Octagon this summer
Join the Octagon theatre for 4 weeks of creative online activities for ages 5 to 105!
The Octagon is part of Sphinx Theatre female playwright programme
We are thrilled to be one of the 15 leading theatres to be part of this landmark programme for female playwrights.
BAFTA-nominated actress leads the cast for One Night In Bolton Monologues
This summer we are thrilled to release audio recordings of 10 captivating monologues - the winners of the One Night In Bolton creative writing competition.
Octagon Theatre announces winners for Creative Writing Competition
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the ‘One Night In Bolton’ Writing Competition which the theatre launched to help encourage creativity in lockdown.
Octagon announces participation in Freelance Task Force
We are delighted to be taking part in the Freelance Task Force, spearheaded by Fuel Theatre.
Octagon Theatre announces match funder for donation appeal
To support the charity during the Covid-19 pandemic The Oglesby Charitable Trust will match public donations to the theatre.
Ralf Little joins judging panel of Creative Writing Competition
Actor and writer Ralf Little as seen on 'The Royle Family' and 'Two Pints of Larger and a Packet of Crisps' has joined our judging panel for our One Night In Bolton writing competition.
Octagon launches Bolton-wide creative writing competition
To encourage creativity during lockdown we are launching a new writing competition for anyone aged 11 and over.
Octagon launches new opportunities for over 50s
We are thrilled to launch a new opportunity for over 50s in Bolton to get involved in activities from home, including a brand new Theatre Club