New young company launched!
We are thrilled to launch a brand new performance company for young people
Creative Engagement Volunteer Recruitment Evening
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.
Welcome to our autumn 2019 season
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.
Next stage of construction begins
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.
GENERAL AUDITIONS FOR NORTH-WEST BASED ACTORS
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.
Accommodation for Theatre Professionals
Do you have a spare room that you would like to let one of our visiting actors, creatives, or freelance staff stay during their time working at the Octagon?
Show us your talent!
Aged 11-25? We're looking for talented young people to perform at The Great Octagon Talent Show on Sat 23 March!
Theatres Trust Awards 100th Grant to Greater Manchester Theatres Consortium
We’re delighted to be one the recipients of the Theatres Trust’s landmark 100th grant to improve access for the local d/Deaf community.
Opportunity for Young People in Bolton to produce an event with the Octagon Theatre
Funding delivered by Co-op Foundation through Building Connections Fund Youth strand.
Octagon Theatre Bolton awarded funding from Ambition for Ageing
The Octagon Theatre will provide free tickets to over 50s in the d/Deaf community in Bolton to help them attend the theatre.