


Theatre. Made in Bolton.
The Octagon Theatre lovingly bring stories to life on our stages designed to make you laugh, cry and sit on the edge of your seat. Over the course of a year, you might see a comedy or two, a brand new play, a musical, thought-provoking drama, a historical retelling and more.
Off our stages, the Octagon Theatre help nurture and develop stories of others. Through their work in the communities from their storytelling sessions for under 5s to drama group for over 50s they believe everyone should have the opportunity to be creative.
Get Involved
The Octagon Theatre have many ways for you to get involved with the work they do! From young people, adults, and education, the Octagon Theatre have made it easy to get involved in their work.
Octagon Kitchen & Bar
Open: Monday-Saturday 9:30AM to 4PM/From 5:30pm for Pre-theatre dinning.
A warm and welcoming place for eating, drinking and socialising.
Pre-book your table through the Octagon Theatre's website, or call the box office on 01204 520661

Room Hire
If you are looking to hire a room or venue in the centre of Bolton, the Octagon Theatre could be the place for you.
The Octagon Theatre have a number of versatile spaces to choose from, and can be a unique venue for meetings, corporate events, workshops, training sessions, presentations, small conferences and functions. The Octagon theatre's convenient location - in the heart of Bolton Town Centre, close to rail, bus and road links with accessible, secure parking nearby - makes us an ideal choice for your event
If you have any enquiries about room hire please contact hospitality@octagonbolton.co.uk

Fantastic production of Macbeth, credit to all the performers. Staff polite friendly and obliging, good facilities and plenty of seating for refreshments.
Such a super little theatre. The seats go right onto the stage and any seat is a fabulous view. You feel right in on the action on stage, so you …
Amazing atmosphere
I went to see macbeth with my school and this was the first proper live theatre show I have watched and it really didn't disappoint I loved it so much …
Staff were great. We were a couple of minutes late, and it was handled really well for us and the people around us. Great view. Comfy seats.
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