Octagon Theatre
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Took my girlfriend to see the latest production of Journey's End and it was superb. Despite it being a long play, the time flew by as it was riveting. the staff within the bar are warm and helpful. I will be going again during the current season.
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I went to see Journey’s End, a play about the Second World War and thought the acting was superb. It is an unusual theatre with the seats being all around the centre area where the play was performed so it did seem a bit strange at first with not all looking towards a main stage. It was a long play and started at 2 pm and ended at 5 pm with a short break but certainly kept your interest.
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Lovely theatre very well set out have been several times and always enjoyed the experience.The cafe is excellent.
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Staff were friendly and accommodating but I'd expected the food to be a little more exciting, I had the Lancashire rarebit and to be honest I was a little disappointed as it wasn't overly flavoursome aside from possibly some celery salt it was just cheese on toast. Don't think I'll be rushing back, sorry!
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Being a season ticket holder time to time I enjoy the variety that is truly available at the Octagon as there is something for everyone and it's good to widen your horizons from time to time.
Great staff, good venue, great food.
Don't forget to pre order your drinks during the break or breaks., saves queuing
Great staff, good venue, great food.
Don't forget to pre order your drinks during the break or breaks., saves queuing
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Went when the story of brass bands was on fabulous as we have one of the best in our town, went with a ladies group fab fab night thanks
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We had a lovely meal at the restaurant, which consisted of three courses £15.00.
Excellent value and very tasty. The staff are very helpful and friendly. They also cater for vegetarian and gluten free food.
I had mango and chicken starter, my husband had Mediterranean tomato and bean soup.
Main course I had ginger and chilli beef and rice and my husband had ham hock and mustard mash.
Desert I had pavlova and my husband had a Delicious chocolate desert.
I would definitely recommend booking a table.
The show Love Story was absolutely brilliant as well.
Excellent value and very tasty. The staff are very helpful and friendly. They also cater for vegetarian and gluten free food.
I had mango and chicken starter, my husband had Mediterranean tomato and bean soup.
Main course I had ginger and chilli beef and rice and my husband had ham hock and mustard mash.
Desert I had pavlova and my husband had a Delicious chocolate desert.
I would definitely recommend booking a table.
The show Love Story was absolutely brilliant as well.
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Great theatre. Intimate but not too small so seats had a great view and you felt part of the production. Friendly staff. Nice bar.
If you plan on eating there, as there aren't many eating venues close by, then I would recommend booking a table.
If you plan on eating there, as there aren't many eating venues close by, then I would recommend booking a table.
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What a wonderful theatre the Octagon is. Not only the main theatre, but also the smaller venue inside. And with great productions all year round, a lovely bar area, friendly, helpful staff and easy access NCP car park next door it is a gem that the people of Bolton should be mighty proud of.
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Bolton is lucky to have a theatre of this calibre. As a keen theatre goer who attends the theatre in London frequently I was very impressed by the quality of the production I saw; the creative team and the programme for this year and 2015. I believe there is an excellent Season Ticket which I would buy immediately if I lived in Bolton.
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One of the best cafes lovely coffee and yummy toasted tcakes just whats needed after being at the ye olde pastie shop
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My daughters and I saw Love Story last night and it was truly wonderful! I was so traumatised by the ending,(and I already knew the ending) that I had to sit and compose myself a little while! The music was great, beautifully portrayed.This was a fantastic final play in a fabulous season, we have thoroughly enjoyed each and every production. Thanks and credit to Directors, actors and everyone involved!
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Really enjoying the programme, especially those that allow you to bring the children. The christmas play was excellent and we will definitely make a plan to attend this year.
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Went to see Brassed Off last Friday as a birthday present for she who must be obeyed. Thoroughly enjoyable evening.
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been here on many occasions and it has always been an enjoyable experience. never seen a bad production yet.
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We went with friends to watch this highly acclaimed play. What a great cast and the play lived up to expectation.
The brass band on the evening we attended where from Darwen and again a faultless display and when they played the hairs on your neck stood on end.
A great evening and I would recommend this to anybody.
The brass band on the evening we attended where from Darwen and again a faultless display and when they played the hairs on your neck stood on end.
A great evening and I would recommend this to anybody.
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A great theatre in the round. Friendly staff, and no queues for drinks at the interval! Great venue.
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I go quite often to watch plays at the Octagon and most performances do not disappoint. The layout of the theatre is brilliant, easy to see the stage wherever you seat. The choice of seats and prices is great as well, as they can be quite affordable. The theatre also has a cafe which I have never used but it seems like a good option if you want to have a bite before the show.
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Watched a show here through college education trip, it was alright could of been better, could do better with seats not being to tight so that there is no leg room.
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Been many times watching plays and music the place has a great atmosphere, have always enjoyed it but the staff could be a bit more pleasant and the fod and drinks prices are creeping up
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I have been to many plays at the Octagon and can honestly say that their productions are second to none. I always come away feeling that I have had a thoroughly good evening.
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food average really I love the theatre and the Octagon has good plays on and then you can have a little bite to eat or a drink is good, in a good location with parking next door
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wonderba acting, set and costumes. Hardly an empty seat in the theatre. How lucky are we to have such quality in bolton.
Laughed all the way thro.Well done to you all and the director.
Laughed all the way thro.Well done to you all and the director.
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Good night at the Octagon Theatre friendly staff lovely place to visit good café and restaurant We both enjoyed our night watching Hobson's Choice acted perfectly by the actors not to expensive and good seating easy free parking ant the octagon multi car park not to far to walk theatre can get a bit warm so don't put thick clothes on
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I go to nearly everything this wonderful theatre produces. It is currently led by Olivier award-winning Artistic Director David Thacker, whose experience includes directing at the RSC, the National Theatre, the Young Vic and several other leading theatre companies. There is Shakespeare, the classics, comedies, farces, new writing, children's shows: something for everyone whether they are new to theatre or lifelong fans. Many Octagon productions and the actors in them have won awards. What I love is that every show is staged with enthusiasm and a genuine desire to engage the audience. There are special events for children and teenagers too, as the passion for audiences of the future is important to this forward-looking theatre. If you've never been, go! You won't be disappointed.
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