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!
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.
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.
To celebrate their festive production of Treasure Island Octagon Theatre have teamed up with Bolton Museum to create a temporary pirate themed exhibition
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.
We are thrilled to launch a brand new performance company for young people
The Octagon supports people of all ages to engage with theatre and grow their skills and confidence. Each year we deliver 11,000 participations across Bolton.
In Lotte Wakeham’s first season as Artistic Director, we are thrilled to announce a season of popular, bold and adventurous productions in venues across Bolton.
On Monday an 80 tonne mobile crane arrived at the Octagon Theatre Building site in preparation for steel works to begin on the major redevelopment of the town centre theatre.
The Octagon are looking to meet actors with a registered postcode within 25 miles of Bolton who have at least one professional production credit and/or accredited drama school training.