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
The King's Voice - Gordon Hendricks as Elvis
Octagon Theatre
Fri 21 - Sat 22 Mar 2025
The All or Nothing Experience - The Story Of The Small Faces
Octagon Theatre
Fri 16 - Sat 17 May 2025
What's On at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Stones in his Pockets
The Theatre
Thursday 24 October - Saturday 2 November 2024
Directed by Matthew McElhinney, son of the play's writer and original director, this new production brings a fresh take on the hysterically funny, thought-provoking and witty award-winning Irish comedy. Lights Camera Action! Hollywood is co...Octagon Comedy Club - 1st November 24
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 1 November 2024
After sell-out shows, the Octagon Comedy Club is back for even more laughs!Join us and enjoy a hilarious night of live stand-up from some of the best names in comedy. It's guaranteed to be the funniest night in Bolton!Line-up to be announce...Santi & Naz
The Studio
Saturday 2 November 2024
Santi and Naz are bestest-best friends living in a village in pre-partition India. One Sikh, one Muslim; they have little understanding of how religion will divide them. As partition draws closer, the girls remain oblivious to the spreading...Family Saturdays
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 2 November - Saturday 7 December 2024
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....Theatre Club - Stones in his Pockets
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 2 November 2024
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 Stones in his Pockets. If you would like any further information please contact participation@oc...Maura Jackson
The Theatre
Sunday 3 November 2024
 The Feather Fixer, Boltonian Maura Jackson, returns with her new show, "Introducing Me Time And Other Stuff That Just Wasn't A Thing". Maura is the Queen of Comedy (in Southport anyway!). She is back with a raucous night of laughter. A ...Introducing Me Time And Other Stuff That Just Wasn't A Thing
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Sunday 3 November 2024
The Feather Fixer returns to the Octagon. Maura is the Queen of Comedy (in Southport anyway!). She is back with a raucous night of laughter.A hilarious look at our rest and relaxation habits and how they?ve changed. Stand up comedy and stor...Octagon Comedy Club - 15th November 24
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 15 November 2024
After sell-out shows, the Octagon Comedy Club is back for even more laughs!Join us and enjoy a hilarious night of live stand-up from some of the best names in comedy. It's guaranteed to be the funniest night in Bolton!Line-up to be announce...The Jungle Book
The Theatre
Friday 22 November 2024 - Sunday 5 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...Octagon Comedy Club - 29th November 24
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 29 November 2024
After sell-out shows, the Octagon Comedy Club is back for even more laughs!Join us and enjoy a hilarious night of live stand-up from some of the best names in comedy. It's guaranteed to be the funniest night in Bolton!Line-up to be announce...Nanna's OnlyFans Film
The Studio
Saturday 30 November 2024
A New Black Comedy from MaD Theatre Company;Â a hilarious look at the Baby Boomer generation and their refusal to grow old gracefully. Dolly and her best friend Nellie are making a few extra quid by making films on their OnlyFans page, whic...Rudolph the Reindeer's Christmas Roadshow
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Thursday 12 - Monday 30 December 2024
Help! Rudolph?s nose has gone out! Without some festive magic, nobody will receive any presents this Christmas. Dive into a magical adventure, where the kids become heroes and help Rudolph get his magic back. From the team that brought you ...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...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...
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...WiFi Wars
The Studio
Saturday 15 March 2025
Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UK TV's hit comedy/gaming show Dara O'Briain's Go 8 Bit) and aided by Guinness World-Record-Breaking tech whizz, the award-winning Rob Sedgebeer, WiFi Wars returns with the live interactive ...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 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...Justin Moorhouse
The Theatre
Sunday 25 May 2025
The hilarious Manchester comedian and Phoenix Nights star is back: still funny, yet middle aged. Stretch & Think is his new show, directed by Henry Normal, which may contain: Yoga, getting older, Madonna, shoplifters, Labradoodles, middle-a...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
If you need the Octagon Theatre team for more support, click here for ways to get in touch.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Octagon Theatre, Bolton
The King's Voice - Gordon Hendricks as Elvis
Octagon Theatre
Fri 21 - Sat 22 Mar 2025
The All or Nothing Experience - The Story Of The Small Faces
Octagon Theatre
Fri 16 - Sat 17 May 2025
