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NEW TERM, ON SALE!

Our Summer Term for our groups is now on sale! Check out our range of groups below:

Young people

7-11s: Saturdays 9:30 – 11:00am

11-14s: Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:30pm

14-17s: Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm

Learning Disability Groups:

Bridges Youth Theatre, 12-17: Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:30pm

Bridges Company, 18+: Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:30pm

Bridges Company, 18+: Thursdays 4.00 – 5.30pm

Adults:

Social Theatre: Wednesdays 11.00 – 1.00pm
(Formerly known as Artbeat)

Children & Families:

Family Saturdays: Saturdays 9:45am –10:45am (Ages 3-5) and 11:30am – 12:30pm (Ages 5-7)

The Summer Term will run from the week beginning 20 April until the week beginning 29 June, excluding the week beginning 25 May which is half-term.

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WORLD BOOK DAY

Thank you to everyone who came and joined us in cebrating World Book Day 2026!

We had an incredible time, reading, performing and making crafts with you!

We can't wait to see you at our next Sharing Stories session!

THE BIG GIVE 

A massive thank you to everyone who donated during this years Arts For Impact Big Give campaign.

On behalf of everyone at the Octagon Theatre, and all the participants who will benefit from your support, we are sincerely grateful. Your contribution helps us continue our vital engagement work, that simply wouldn’t be possible without your kindness.

We’re delighted to share that, thanks to supporters and our match funders Arts Council England a total of £5,080 was raised throughout the week.

These incredible donations will go towards making this years family festival possible.

EASTER CELEBRATIONS

In our last Family Saturday's session this term, we celebrated Easter and the welcoming of Spring through interactive storytelling. Families also got creative and made Easter cards for their friends and family.

We welcome back Family Saturdays in the new term which starts Sat 25th Apr!
See you there for storytelling adventures, creative crafts and quality family time at the Octagon.

coming up..

  1. WiFi Wars

  2. Family Saturdays: Ages 5-7

    April to July 2026
  3. Family Saturdays: Ages 3-5

    April to July 2026