Message of support from Bolton Mayor for the Octagon Theatre
Mayor, Cllr Linda Thomas sends a message of support for the Octagon Future Fund.
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.
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.
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Coronavirus update
In light of the advice from the government yesterday to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 we have taken the decision to temporarily close our unit at the Market Place Shopping Centre effective today (Tue 17 March). The Café will not be open and the Box Office will be closed for in person bookings.