Demolition begins as part of multi-million pound redvelopment
8 weeks into the construction of the multi-million pound redevelopment, the demolition of the Octagon's town centre building has begun.
Cast Announced for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Anne O’Riordan returns to Bolton to star as Dorothy in the Octagon Theatre adaptation of Frank L. Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Octagon Theatre staff walk the distance to Wembley in a week
To raise money for our new theatre, a team from the Octagon are challenging themselves to collectively walk the distance from Bolton to Wembley between 29th October - 4th November.
Dog Auditions for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Octagon Theatre Bolton seek a talented dog to star in the cast of their next annual festive production, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Summer Holiday nominated for Best Musical at UK Theatre Awards
Following sell out success and national acclaim, the work of Octagon Theatre Artistic Director, Elizabeth Newman and Associate Director, Ben Occhipinti is recognised by UK Theatre Awards.
Memories of the 1923 FA Cup Final relived at the home of the Wanderers
The Octagon Theatre turn back the clock to the Trotters’ finest hour with And Did Those Feet a play about the Wanderers, written by Wanderers fans performed at their home ground.
Best of Bolton 2018 Winners Announced
The Octagon Theatre’s annual celebration of home-grown talent and creativity will see new work performed by professional actors at Bolton Central Library on Saturday 10 November.
Construction begins on multimillion pound redevelopment of Octagon Theatre Bolton
On Monday keys were officially handed over to contractors Wilmott Dixon as construction for the major redevelopment of the Octagon Theatre begins.
The Octagon Theatre call in the troops for GIANT community production
Jumbles Sailing Club, Bolton Sea Cadets, RNLI and Greater Manchester Fire Service have all pitched in to help with upcoming production Gulliver’s Travels.
Vote for us!
Voting has begun to find the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre 2018 and Octagon Theatre Bolton is in the running!