Octagon Theatre

4.8/5 based on 1045 reviews
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Been to this theatre many times always good performance, but have to say was disappointed yesterday as the acting was poor by the younger performers I have seen the same performance previously and thought it was excellent.
One other thing I have to mention the theatre was so uncomfortable during the performance due to no A/C uncomfortably hot I have noticed this previously same comments from other goers I heard as I was leaving.
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Always a great show, love the intimacy of the space.
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Small and cosy theatre providing great entertainment and variety of productions
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Pretty good theatre for a town of Bolton's size. Daytime productions are for schoolchildren. Some Shakespeare, I go to those, other plays about working-class people and their problems seem popular -- Can't see how mundane problems can be that interesting myself.
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It's ok but I always found that the dog's always had some kind of problem, not ideal for 1st time dog owners.
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Not being a theatre luvie I really went to this not expecting much - I was wrong it was really brilliant .
The theatre itself could do with a bit of a makeover but was certainly very good if a little warm on this very cold night.
The performance was captivateing and although prob shakespeares best (argueably) was very enjoyable .
I may take in another couple of plays in the near future - prob a comedy or two .
I hope I enjoy as much as this place.
Has both a coffee bar and a drinks bar upstairs , i used the cofee bar, filter coffee is less than £2 again recomended.
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Lovely little venue. Can't wait to see the completed refurb
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Love the Octagon, always decent productions and nice atmosphere too, you are always close to the action.
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Always agreat evenings entertainment
Booking seats easy and great views from most seats
Only downside...pricey drinks.
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Have season tickets so see most performances here. Quality of acting really good and good variety of genre. Theatre itself need some improvement but this is due to be carried out this next season.
Bar good but prices here are really high!
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I throughly enjoyed watching Hamlet at the Octagon Theatre, on a very freezing cold afternoon, with a depleted audience All the cast were extremely good, a very high standard, and no weak link! David Rcardo-Pearce however was mesmerising, and extremely engaging. I loved it! I love Shakespeare but, this was the fist time I have seen Hamlet. Definitely good direction from David Thacker.
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Brilliant intimate theatre usually in the round. Excellent choice of plays each season with lots of other productions. Like to promote new talent and a real part of the community. Closing in May for refurbishment but the productions will go on in other venues around Bolton. A real jewel in Bolton's crown.
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Saw Hamlet. Awesome.
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Excellent I went to see scrooge fantastic performance.
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Felt like our own personal show. Very entertaining for all ages. We will be visiting more.
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Great place to go
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Just improve the hot chocolate.
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Wonderful place, great atmosphere.
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Rather bizarrely, I thought, the production began with an announcement that the actor playing Jane was ill and would be played by someone else.Unfortunately this person didn`t know the part so spent the entire play wandering about reading from a script.I found this so off putting that the whole experience was spoilt for me and I came away feeling disappointed and more than a little cheated.
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Went to see Hamlet what a great production really enjoyed it
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Food was late rushed, difficult to get to due to poor public transport. Trains are constantly cancelled need own transport.
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I'm a regular visitor.
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Great session at Art Beat today. Thanks Nicole for standing in. We really enjoyed it!
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What a wonderful experience!😃
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Great theatre, wonderful productions. Love it!
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Family Saturdays at the Octagon Theatre
02/08/2025

Families are invited to join the Octagon on selected Saturday mornings for FREE storytelling sessions, where stories are shared in creative ways to spark imaginations! See event