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Student Membership

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Student Membership

ABOUT THE OCTAGON

The Octagon is a thriving arts and cultural venue right in the heart of Bolton town centre, offering a varied programme of events including drama, musicals, comedies and music.

The Student Membership scheme gives you chance to access tickets for just £8.

Who is eligible?

Anyone who attends university or college, and holds a valid student ID. Expired IDs will not be accepted.

Which shows are on the scheme?

Unfortunately we cannot offer the scheme on visiting shows (not produced by the Octagon)

What seats can you book?
  • Seats in Band B and Band C
  • Maximum 2 tickets per customer, per show
  • Limited number available per show, allocated on first come, first served basis.

How to sign up:

Complete the form below, where you will be asked to upload proof your valid student ID.

Membership lasts for 3 years.
 

Terms and Conditions

General Information
  • Ticket scheme is open to college and university students who hold a current valid student ID.
  • Proof of student ID must be submitted to join the scheme.
  • Membership of the scheme as standard lasts 3 years.
  • Limited number of £8 tickets available and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
  • The student ticket price may change during the period of membership.
Eligible Performances
  • £8 tickets are available for Octagon produced shows only (these are labelled with the 'Made in Bolton' or 'An Octagon Production' stamp)
  • Other bespoke offers may be sent out via email, these offers are set at the discretion of the Octagon Theatre
  • 2 discounted tickets per Member per show
  • Only eligible for price bands B-C (excludes Band A & D seats)
  • Mon-Fri performances only
  • For our Festive shows discounted tickets are only available on selected performances (these may not be between Mon and Fri) - see below
Cinderella - Eligible Performances

November 2026

  • Fri 20 Nov - 7pm
  • Sat 21 Nov - 7pm
  • Fri 27 Nov - 7pm
  • Sat 28 Nov - 7pm

December 2026

  • Fri 4 Dec - 7pm
  • Fri 11 Dec - 7pm (Captioned & BSL)
  • Wed 30 Dec - 7pm
  • Thu 31 Dec - 1pm

January 2027

  • Sat 2 Jan - 2:15pm
  • Sun 3 Jan - 1pm (Relaxed Performance)
  • Fri 8 Jan - 7pm
  • Sat 9 Jan - 2:15pm
  • Sat 9 Jan - 7pm