Brand new plays coming to Bolton Museum
On Sunday 14 July, three of our Creative Engagement groups will be taking part in Exhibit!, three brand new plays, inspired by some of the exhibits at Bolton Museum.
Pirates take over at Bolton Museum this summer!
To celebrate their festive production of Treasure Island Octagon Theatre have teamed up with Bolton Museum to create a temporary pirate themed exhibition
New images released for multi-million pound redevelopment
With less than a year before opening in spring 2020 we are thrilled to release two new images of the internal of the new theatre.
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.
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?