In the coming months we are looking for storytelling facilitators to lead activities for families as part of our Sharing Stories project.

If you are a local facilitator and would like to get involved at the Octagon take a look at the latest opportunities and register your interest here.

Diwali Storytelling

We are looking for creative facilitators and storytellers to deliver workshops on Monday 28th October at the Octagon Theatre Bolton, to celebrate Diwali. These workshops aim to include storytelling as well as an accompanying art form, this could be arts and crafts, dance, music or drama. Suitable for families with children from ages 3-11.

This opportunity is open to creative facilitators who can demonstrate inclusive and imaginative creative practice to inspire families. We want artists with a good understanding of Diwali traditions who can create activities for young people linked to these.

Fee: This is a paid opportunity, exact fee depended on number and duration of workshops.

If you are interest in this opportunity, please fill in this form here by Wed 2 Oct midnight.

Online interview to take place w/c 7 Oct

Black History Month Storytelling

We are looking for creative facilitators and storytellers to deliver workshops on Tuesday 29th October at the Octagon Theatre Bolton, to celebrate Black History Month and this year's theme of reclaiming narratives. These workshops aim to include storytelling as well as an accompanying art form, this could be arts and crafts, dance, music or drama. Suitable for families with children from ages 3-11.

This opportunity is open to creative facilitators who can demonstrate inclusive and imaginative creative practice to inspire families. We want artists with a good understanding of Black History Month who can create activities for young people linked to the commemorative month.

Fee: This is a paid opportunity, exact fee depended on number and duration of workshops.

If you are interest in this opportunity, please fill in this form here by Wed 2 Oct midnight.

Online interview to take place w/c 7 Oct

Winter Storytelling

We are looking for creative facilitators and storytellers to deliver workshops on Thu 5 - Sun 8 December at the Octagon Theatre Bolton, to coincide with a special exhibition that will be happening at the Octagon. These workshops aim to include storytelling as well as an accompanying art form, this could be arts and crafts, dance, music or drama. Suitable for families with children from ages 3-11.

This opportunity is open to creative facilitators who can demonstrate inclusive and imaginative creative practice to inspire families.

Fee: This is a paid opportunity, exact fee depended on number and duration of workshops.

If you are interest in this opportunity, please fill in this form here by Fri 1 Nov 10am.

Online interview dates TBC

We look forward to hearing from you!