WHAT'S ON AT THE OCTAGON THEATRE, BOLTON
What's On at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Octagon Theatre Bolton is an award-winning venue in the heart of Bolton that opened in 1967. The Octagon Theatre makes, shares, produces, and welcomes an array of popular theatre shows and experiences from classic plays, musicals, comedy, new work, reimagining’s, and premier events. The capacity in the main theatre is up to 390.
The Octagon Theatre Bolton was the first professional flexible theatre in the UK. It proudly works in partnership with the local community to provide numerous opportunities to get involved. With local business woman and CBE Sue Hodgkiss as a Patron and University Of Bolton as their Principal sponsor, the Octagon Theatre truly embodies all aspects of Bolton.
The Octagon has played a pivotal role in many careers, such as Danny Boyle, Vanessa Kirby, Fiona Shaw, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Es Devlin and Maxine Peake. Productions, shows and events coming up include The Jungle Book, Rudolph The Reindeer’s Christmas Roadshow, Animal Farm, Shirley Valentine, the new John Godber play Do I love You? and Of Mice & Men. See what’s on at the Octagon Theatre Bolton below and book tickets online.
Octagon Theatre Bolton is an award-winning venue in the heart of Bolton that opened in 1967. The Octagon Theatre makes, shares, produces, and welcomes an array of popular theatre shows and experiences from classic plays, musicals, comedy, new work, reimagining’s, and premier events. The capacity in the main theatre is up to 390.
The Octagon Theatre Bolton was the first professional flexible theatre in the UK. It proudly works in partnership with the local community to provide numerous opportunities to get involved. With local business woman and CBE Sue Hodgkiss as a Patron and University Of Bolton as their Principal sponsor, the Octagon Theatre truly embodies all aspects of Bolton.
The Octagon has played a pivotal role in many careers, such as Danny Boyle, Vanessa Kirby, Fiona Shaw, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Es Devlin and Maxine Peake. Productions, shows and events coming up include The Jungle Book, Rudolph The Reindeer’s Christmas Roadshow, Animal Farm, Shirley Valentine, the new John Godber play Do I love You? and Of Mice & Men. See what’s on at the Octagon Theatre Bolton below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Octagon Theatre, Bolton
What's On at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton
The Jungle Book
The Theatre
Tuesday 24 December 2024 - Saturday 4 January 2025
A wild & wonderful adventure for Christmas 2024 Swing into the jungle this festive season and join man-cub Mowgli and his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, a gang of mischievous monkeys and a pack of wily wolves in this enchanti...Rudolph the Reindeer's Red Nose Roadshow
The Studio
Tuesday 24 - Monday 30 December 2024
This Christmas, everyone's favourite celebrity reindeer, Rudolph himself is bringing his Red Nose Roadshow to Bolton. From the same team that brought last year's sell-out hit Alfie the Elf, this show is a magical treat for primary school a...Family Saturdays
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 11 January - Saturday 21 June 2025
Join us at the Octagon on selected Saturday mornings for FREE family storytelling sessions, sharing stories in creative ways to spark imaginations! There will be a small soft play area for families with little ones under 4....Youth Theatre Taster Session
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 January 2025
 Aged between 7 and 17 and want to find out more about the Octagon's Youth Theatre sessions? Then try this FREE taster session ahead of the next term. The weekly youth theatre sessions support young people to develop drama skills, work wi...ArtBeat
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Wednesday 15 January 2025
This group is currently sold out, but please contact our Creative Engagement Department by emailing participation@octagonbolton. co. uk if you'd like to join the waiting list and get priority booking for next term!...Bridges Company Wednesday
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Our award-winning Bridges programme enables young people and adults with additional needs and learning disabilities to take part in drama and performance opportunities at the Octagon Theatre. Bridges Company offers adult participants a chan...Bridges Youth Theatre
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Bookings for our Spring Term 2025 sessions have now closed! If you'd like more information or want to join the waiting list, please email our Creative Engagement Department via participation@octagonbolton. co. uk...Bridges Company Thursday
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Thursday 16 January 2025
Our award-winning Bridges programme enables young people and adults with additional needs and learning disabilities to take part in drama and performance opportunities at the Octagon Theatre. Bridges Company offers adult participants a chan...Animal Farm
The Theatre
Wednesday 22 January - Saturday 1 February 2025
A powerful re-telling of George Orwell's chilling and timeless classic. When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master and take over, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality for all. However ove...Shirley Valentine
The Theatre
Friday 7 February - Saturday 8 March 2025
Be transported to sunny Greece with this beloved northern comedy! Mina Anwar reprises the title role in Willy Russell's heart-warming comedy following her acclaimed performance in our 2020 production. This will once again see Mina resetting...A Night to Remember - A Motown Show
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Sunday 16 February 2025
A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960?s Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time. Starring The Voice UK finalist, Bizzi Dixon, and backed by the soulful vocal dy...The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Sunday 23 February 2025
Catch a star if you can and wish for something special as we ask you, are you ready for Love? Jimmy Love! This is the world's favourite celebration to a musical icon as Jimmy and his amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road wit...Theatre Club - Shirley Valentine
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 8 March 2025
Theatre Club is a chance to chat about Octagon productions in a relaxed and informal discussion group. In our June meeting, we'll be discussing Shirley Valentine. If you would like any further information please contact participation@octago...Theatre Club: Shirley Valentine
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 8 March 2025
Theatre Club is a chance to chat about Octagon productions in a relaxed and informal discussion group. In our March meeting, we'll be discussing Shirley Valentine. If you would like any further information please contact participation@octag...Do I Love You?
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 March 2025
Why not join twenty somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy written and directed by John Godber, the award-winning writer of "Bouncers", as they develop a love for, and the people involved with, Northern Soul. What started a....png)
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WiFi Wars
The Studio
Saturday 15 March 2025
WiFi Wars returns with the live comedy game show where you all play along!Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes! Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain ...Hold on to your Butts
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Tuesday 18 - Wednesday 19 March 2025
65 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth... 30 years ago, a movie about dinosaurs ruled the box office... Hold On To Your Butts is a must see "shot-for-shot" parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time. After selling out in New ...The King's Voice - Gordon Hendricks as Elvis
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 21 - Saturday 22 March 2025
The King's Voice transports you through time from the '68 special to the Vegas era, breathing soul into ballads and those iconic jumpsuit numbers that set the stage on fire. Crowned the Worlds Ultimate Elvis Tribute by Elvis Presley Enterpr...Of Mice and Men
The Theatre
Wednesday 26 March - Saturday 12 April 2025
A gripping tale of hope and friendship. Lennie and George are unlikely best friends, two drifters bound together by a shared faith and the ambition to live the great American dream. Landing a job on a Californian ranch during the Great Depr...Theatre Club: Of Mice and Men
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 12 April 2025
Theatre Club is a chance to chat about Octagon productions in a relaxed and informal discussion group. In our June meeting, we'll be discussing Of Mice and Men. If you would like any further information please contact participation@octagonb...The 39 Steps
The Theatre
Wednesday 16 April - Saturday 10 May 2025
Brilliantly bonkers and hilarious adaptation of Hitchcock's iconic thriller Follow the dashing Richard Hannay as he embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with daring antics, romantic encounters and ghastly murders. Get set for a whirlwind...Irish Annie's
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Sunday 11 May 2025
Starring Ricky Tomlinson as Scouse Jim and Catherine Rice as Irish Annie, Asa Murphy's new musical play celebrates the best of Irish culture, from the music to the comedy. Meet landlady Annie and her regular madcap customers for a fun nigh...Frankenstein (On A Budget)
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Wednesday 14 May 2025
One man, one monster, one glorious dream tosinglehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, andabsolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong?Frankenstein (On a Budget) features one actor,some decidedly dodg...Murder, She Didn't Write
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Thursday 15 May 2025
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your 'finger of suspicion' at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure. They'll crea...The All or Nothing Experience - The Story Of The Small Faces
The Theatre
Friday 16 - Saturday 17 May 2025
After three sell out tours and a successful West End run of All or Nothing - the Mod Musical, writer Carol Harrison and the show's multi-talented cast, perform the new, All Or Nothing Experience Concert Show, celebrating the music of the...Dracula
The Theatre
Wednesday 21 - Saturday 24 May 2025
A powerful stage adaptation of Bram Stoker's gothic classic The time is 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of vast technological change, scientific mastery and media innovation. But poised between traditional beliefs, the threat of the unknown an...Justin Moorhouse
The Theatre
Sunday 25 May 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Justin returns with "The Greatest Performance of My Life". After a successful and extensively extended tour of his 2022 show Stretch and Think (which you can catch in full on YouTube), he's back ...Pride & Prejudice
The Theatre
Thursday 5 - Saturday 28 June 2025
Jane Austen?s most iconic love story is brought dazzlingly to life on stageWhen it comes to the subject of marriage, headstrong Lizzy Bennet is determined to resist the mounting pressures and expectations from society. But can she resist lo...The Upbeat Beatles
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 July 2025
Did you miss The Beatles first time around? Don't miss them now!The Upbeat Beatles are a rockin' band with tight musicianship and powerhouse vocals! You'll be jumping from the word go! There isn't a band to touch them - 8 bars of Twist an...King Arthur
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Tuesday 30 September - Saturday 4 October 2025
Award-winning funny men, Le Navet Bete, return to the stage with a a brand-new laugh-out-loud show for theatre. This hilarious retelling of the Arthurian legends, suitable for the whole family, will have audiences crying with laughter and b...
A Christmas Carol
The Theatre
Thursday 13 November 2025 - Saturday 10 January 2026
A joyful stage adaptation of the festive classic Whilst Christmas cheer and goodwill thrive across Victorian England, tight-fisted Ebenezer Scrooge goes to bed on Christmas Eve with no compassion or love in his heart. However, that night he...How to get to the Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Octagon Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
Howell Croft South, Bolton, BL1 1SB
The nearest car park is the NCP Octagon located on Great Moor Street, BL1 1SN.
The nearest train station to the Octagon Theatre, Bolton is Bolton Station. It is approximately a 7 minute walk. Click here to view.
The capacity of the Octagon Theatre, Bolton is up to 390. Seating plans can be viewed upon booking tickets.
If you have lost your ticket for a show at The Octagon Theatre, please contact the Octagon Theatre directly so their team can assist you.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Octagon Theatre Box Office, they are open Tues - Fri 11am - 5pm and Saturdays 11am - 3.30pm. On performance days, the box office stays open until the performance starts. Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
When we know of a duration of a show, we add it to the description of the show on our event pages. For example, on our Wicked event page, after the description of the show we have added the duration of the show in large capital letters. If the time isn't listed, we do not have the information yet. We update our pages daily so it maybe a case of knowing closer to the performance itself, so keep checking.
Please click here for further information on Access at the Octagon Theatre, including contact details.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to the Octagon Theatre, please click here for ways to get in touch.
If you have lost an item during a visit to the Octagon Theatre, click here for ways to get in touch with the team, who will do their best to assist you.
There are plenty of great places to eat in Bolton, including the Octagon Kitchen & Bar situated in the Octagon venue for pre theatre dining.
Bolton has many bars, and the Octagon theatre has it's own pre theatre bars, so why not make a night of it there. Click here for further information.
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for hotels in Bolton
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