John Blackmore - 1941-2018
John Blackmore, one of the UK’s foremost Champions of Regional Theatre and longest serving Chief Executive of the Octagon Theatre died peacefully on 20th February following an illness illness at the age of 77.
To run or not to run…Hamlet gets on his running shoes for the Octagon
David Ricardo-Pearce who is playing Hamlet in the Octagon’s upcoming production is to run the London Marathon in a bid to raise money for the theatre’s redevelopment.
World premiere of new play - Sherbet
Winner at Writer’s Guild Awards 2018, Sarah McDonald Hughes, opens new play, Sherbet, co-written with Curtis Cole at the Octagon.
Cast announced for East is East
Octagon Theatre Bolton are proud to present a new production of Ayub Khan Din’s award winning play East is East. This iconic comedy about clashing cultures and family drama, has been made into a BAFTA award winning film, become a modern classic and will be brought to life on stage this spring by Octagon’s Associate Director Ben Occhipinti with a cast of talented stage and screen actors.
Auditions for East is East young company
Octagon Theatre Bolton sends out casting call for two boys to share the role of Sajit Khan.
UK Healthcare supports Octagon Theatre Bolton’s dementia friendly theatre work
Octagon Theatre Bolton has been awarded £5,000 by the UKH Foundation to support their work with vulnerable older people and people living with dementia.
Cast announced for 'Hamlet', directed by David Thacker
David Ricardo-Pearce cast as Hamlet in Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, brought to life in Bolton by David Thacker.
Sir Ian McKellen joins the Octagon's anniversary celebrations
On the eve of the Octagon's 50th anniversary, Sir Ian McKellen joined Sue Johnston and Octagon founder Phil Butterworth in celebrating the history of the Octagon Theatre Bolton.
CALL OUT: Young Company for East is East
Octagon Theatre Bolton are looking for a young company to join their team for their upcoming production 'East is East'
Help continue the Octagon Theatre’s story for another 50 years!
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are launching our public fundraising campaign, calling out for help to raise money to complete our major redevelopment