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.
X marks the spot at Bolton Museum
Octagon Theatre Bolton and Carrs Pasties host a treasure hunt at Bolton Museum on Sat 25th May
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.
Full cast announced for The Importance of Being Earnest
Sarah Ball and David Cardy join Coronation Street’s Vicky Entwistle and Dean Fagan as well as Melissa Lowe, Jack Hardwick, Dan Sheader and Elizabeth Twells in Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece.
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?
High society cast for Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest at the Albert Halls, Bolton
Coronation Streets’ Vicky Entwistle and Dean Fagan are joined by Melissa Lowe, Jack Hardwick, Dan Sheader and Elizabeth Twells to perform in the Octagon Theatre production of The Importance of Being Earnest – with further casting to be announced soon
Project for women in Bolton funded for two years
Last year the Octagon Theatre piloted a theatre group for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and women from marginalised communities. The project now supported by the Bolton Transformation Fund will continue in Bolton for a further two years supporting innovation across health and care.