Local Reviews
In September 2014, vivEngland said about Octagon Theatre
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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In September 2014, Ryan H said about Octagon Theatre
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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In September 2014, Sazzlet said about Octagon Theatre
Attended the 'Journeys End' evening showing. The play is good and the theater itself is also very good, there is not a bad seat but the reason I felt I had to review was the average quality food in the newly refurbished cafe bar. The sardines on toast was literally two whole sardines on dry toasted bread, need I say more? The cod loin was a tiny portion & pretty tasteless. The 'stonebaked pizza' was a pre packed/frozen pizza swimming in cheap cheese and sugary tomato sauce. Truly disappointed for the grand price of £30 including a coke and a beer. Will not be returning to Eight cafe bar.
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In September 2014, bernadetteBolton said about Octagon Theatre
Absolutely love this place. The productions they put on are always excellent and attracts some very good actors. The surroundings are comfy and the seating is good with views of the stage from all around with very little restrictions. The bar area is well organised and we had a very good night
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In September 2014, Iantravelswell said about Octagon Theatre
The Resident Director David Thacker has helped the Octagon achieve a lot theatrically. The seasonal program of plays is varied and often includes work by local playwrights. But Thacker also regularly stages classic American playwrights. We particularly enjoy the performances when after the show the Audience is invited to stay for a discussion with the Director and Cast. This costs nothing extra so is a real Bonus and usually lasts for about 1/2 hour. Here is a thriving provincial theatre staging really good work every time. The recent refurbishment has seen welcome improvement s to the Bar and Dining areas. We go to at least 3 shows a season.
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In September 2014, outdoorliving said about Octagon Theatre
We have season tickets for Bolton Octagon and a recent tradition of dining in the Eight Café Bar before the performances. On this occasion, we started with Salad Niciose and Sardines on Toast followed by Butternut Squash and sweet potato Tagine and roast pigeon breast. Both main courses were delicious and plentiful. We then had Treacle tart with hot Vanilla Custard and Officers Mess, both absolutely 5/5 sweets. We wished we had room for more. All this, accompanied by a bottle of delicious House Red and two coffees, came to £45. We get 10% discount for being season ticket holders but this was excellent value for what we received. Tagine and the sweets were particularly memorable. The staff were polite and attentive and all requests were smilingly met.
This was in direct contrast to the conditions found in the trenches during the war where there was no hope, no chance of relief and soldiers awaiting their Journey's End with courage and determination. A very moving play, very well acted in a very suitable theatre. We will be back for the next production in October.
This was in direct contrast to the conditions found in the trenches during the war where there was no hope, no chance of relief and soldiers awaiting their Journey's End with courage and determination. A very moving play, very well acted in a very suitable theatre. We will be back for the next production in October.
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In September 2014, iangorner said about Octagon Theatre
Went to see the play "Journeys End", with Deb,it was about the horrors of the
First world war and was a powerful and moving play.Before the performance we ate in the
restaurant.The menu was themed to the play..so it was all wartime dishes.We both had
sardines on toast then I had a delicious and filling bully beef and Deb had pigeon breast
also delicious.The head waiter was very friendly and chatty.A wonderful evening.
First world war and was a powerful and moving play.Before the performance we ate in the
restaurant.The menu was themed to the play..so it was all wartime dishes.We both had
sardines on toast then I had a delicious and filling bully beef and Deb had pigeon breast
also delicious.The head waiter was very friendly and chatty.A wonderful evening.
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In September 2014, lollRuncorn said about Octagon Theatre
we wemt to bolton octagon to see journeys end..first we ate in the cafe..it was great the way the main meals matched the play ie:world war one fare but I opted for goats cheese pizza so nice ......after we ate we went from a contemporary cafe to the theatre which put you right in the middle of ww1!!!the stage was all around amd all through tje play there was oke and the sounds of bombs dropping in the distance ....the ambiance was fantastic and the play thought prevoking sad..happy..all sorts of emotions ..It was a great night out and I strongly recommend this play and theatre ..staff were great too very friendly and helpful. ..
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