Theatre. Made in Bolton
We tell stories brilliantly, and we make them here in Bolton - heart and magic!
REVEAL online 2018 submissions now open
We are looking for inventive pieces of work that present, explore and respond to new technologies and a variety of media.
Cast announced for our festive production 'A Christmas Carol'
Marc Small is set to take on the role of miserly Scrooge for our festive production, Neil Duffield’s charming adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol'.
Our phone system is down
Due to a power issue, our telephone system is down today. You can still book tickets online and at Box Office, and you can contact us via email boxoffice@octagonbolton.co.uk
Octagon Theatre Bolton awarded RTYDS support for ‘Introduction to Directing’ course
Octagon Theatre Bolton is delighted to announce that it has been awarded support from Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme to run ‘Introduction to Directing’, an intensive course for budding directors.
Best of Bolton is back - who has won?
The winners of this year’s Best of Bolton have been announced. On Saturday 11 November 2017, in our main auditorium, the works of the winners will be performed by professional actors.
Out of Africa - a celebration of African culture in Bolton
A showcase of the rich, colourful, diverse, proud and ancient performing arts rooted in African culture and tradition. Brought to life by talented and creative musicians, dancers, singers, poets and storytellers.
Auditions for Jane Eyre young company
Octagon Theatre Bolton sends out casting call for two teams of two girls and one boy for upcoming production Jane Eyre
'The Threepenny Opera' cast has been announced
Brecht's thrilling and macabre musical will be brought to life by a cast of talented actor-musicians from Thu 12 October to Sat 4 November 2017
Octagon Theatre Bolton nominated for UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre award 2017
Voting has begun to find the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre 2017, in association with Smooth Radio, and Octagon Theatre Bolton is in the running!