New project to work with older people in Bolton to combat loneliness
The Octagon is thrilled to announce a new two-year project, REACT, to work with older people in Bolton with thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.
Cast announced for Maxine Peake's Beryl
We're delighted to open our autumn 2019 season with award-winning actor Maxine Peake’s critically acclaimed debut play Beryl.
The major redevelopment of the Octagon Theatre marks a key milestone
Yesterday the official ‘Topping out’ of the multi million pound redevelopment of the Octagon Theatre in Bolton was marked by members of Bolton Council and Arts Council England.
X marks the spot at Bolton Museum
Octagon Theatre Bolton and Carrs Pasties host a treasure hunt at Bolton Museum on Sat 25th May
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.
High society cast for Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest at the Albert Halls, Bolton
Coronation Streets’ Vicky Entwistle and Dean Fagan are joined by Melissa Lowe, Jack Hardwick, Dan Sheader and Elizabeth Twells to perform in the Octagon Theatre production of The Importance of Being Earnest – with further casting to be announced soon
Project for women in Bolton funded for two years
Last year the Octagon Theatre piloted a theatre group for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and women from marginalised communities. The project now supported by the Bolton Transformation Fund will continue in Bolton for a further two years supporting innovation across health and care.
Treasure Island
Octagon Theatre Bolton are delighted to announce that a swashbuckling new adaptation of the classic pirate tale will be performed at The University of Bolton Stadium.
Founding members visit Octagon Theatre construction site
Gerry Russell and Dr. Phillip Butterworth, two of the five students who oversaw the original development in 1967, visited the Octagon Theatre construction site last week.
Suba Das to direct The Importance of Being Earnest in Bolton
Octagon Theatre Bolton are delighted to announce that Suba Das, new Artistic Director of HighTide will direct the theatre’s next production The Importance of Being Earnest at the Albert Halls, Bolton.