We're seeking new duologues for 50th anniversary season
We're delighted to launch the second year of our National Prize, encouraging new and original writing for the stage.
Cast announced for Educating Rita at Octagon Theatre and Derby Theatre
It can now be revealed who will be playing the roles of Frank and Rita in the Octagon Theatre and Derby Theatre's co-production of 'Educating Rita'.
Octagon Theatre Bolton announces winners of the first ever National Octagon Prize
The Octagon is thrilled to announce the winners of the first ever National Octagon Prize. In 2016 the Octagon invited writers to submit 40-minute dramatic monologues of any theme or genre. After receiving hundreds of entries from across the globe, the Octagon is delighted to announce that the winners are Charlotte Josephine with her entry Blue, Ian Townsend with Being Amazing and Shauna Mackay with Nobody Can Never Get us Back.
Octagon Theatre Bolton announces A Christmas Carol as 2017/18 festive show
Octagon Theatre Bolton is excited to announce the 2017-18 festive show will be an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ iconic A Christmas Carol.
The Octagon Academy is recruiting
We're looking for 25 young people to write and produce and a new play for Bolton!
Cinderella is our 2016/17 festive show
This festive season the Octagon Theatre brings to life one of the greatest fairy-tales of all time in a magical, fun and feisty re-telling of Cinderella, from Friday 18 November until Saturday 14 January.
Octagon Theatre Bolton and University of Bolton hold Shakespeare Celebration
Throughout the 50 year history of the Octagon, many productions of Shakespeare’s work have been performed on the Octagon stage. In keeping with this proud tradition, the Octagon is celebrating Shakespeare’s work to commemorate the 400th anniversary of his death.
Call-outs for 2017 REVEAL Festival and Top 5 Readings now open!
The Octagon Theatre Bolton is delighted to invite submissions for its annual REVEAL Festival and Top 5 Season, uncovering new performances, new stories, and new voices from the North.
The Winter's Tale is coming
From Fri 21 October – Sat 5 November 2016, Octagon Theatre Bolton & University of Bolton present 'The Winter’s Tale'.
Auditions to be held for the role of Mamillius in The Winter's Tale
This will this be an exciting opportunity for two boys to work with a large cast in a professional producing theatre, experiencing everything from costume fittings to technical rehearsals.