Cast Announced for exciting new musical
We are thrilled to present the world premiere of Seagulls, an exhilarating new musical inspired by Chekhov's The Seagull.
New Performance Bursaries announced from the Greater Manchester LGBT Arts + Culture Network
We are proud to be a part of the Greater Manchester LGBT Arts + Culture Network and we have a fantastic opportunity for LGBTQ+ artists/companies. Apply for a New Performance Bursary and have the chance to perform new work in 2020, supported by Network members including us!
CALL OUT: GM CRITICS SCHEME IS BACK!
Octagon Theatre Bolton, Contact, Royal Exchange Theatre, HOME, The Lowry and Oldham Coliseum are seeking 10 participants from across the region to tke part in the third year of their free theatre criticism scheme.
New project to work with older people in Bolton to combat loneliness
The Octagon is thrilled to announce a new two-year project, REACT, to work with older people in Bolton with thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.
Cast announced for Maxine Peake's Beryl
We're delighted to open our autumn 2019 season with award-winning actor Maxine Peake’s critically acclaimed debut play Beryl.
The major redevelopment of the Octagon Theatre marks a key milestone
Yesterday the official ‘Topping out’ of the multi million pound redevelopment of the Octagon Theatre in Bolton was marked by members of Bolton Council and Arts Council England.
Brand new plays coming to Bolton Museum
On Sunday 14 July, three of our Creative Engagement groups will be taking part in Exhibit!, three brand new plays, inspired by some of the exhibits at Bolton Museum.
Pirates take over at Bolton Museum this summer!
To celebrate their festive production of Treasure Island Octagon Theatre have teamed up with Bolton Museum to create a temporary pirate themed exhibition
New images released for multi-million pound redevelopment
With less than a year before opening in spring 2020 we are thrilled to release two new images of the internal of the new theatre.
New young company launched!
We are thrilled to launch a brand new performance company for young people