| Autumn / Winter 2008 Special Events |
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| Wed 3 Sept - Sat 6 Sept
2008 |
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| Manchester's annual
showcase of new one hour plays by local writers and performed
by some of the best regional acting talent. |
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| This multi-award winning
comedian brings his hilarious show to the Octagon's Main Auditorium. |
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| Fri 12 Sept - Sat 13
Sept 2008 |
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| An evening of hits featuring
those of Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee
Lewis to name a few. |
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| A specially created
theatre piece set in the bar during an evening of drinking and
laughter. |
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| Karen has toured with
and photographed numerous musicians including Robbie Williams.
Join her and hear the tricks of the trade. |
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| An evening of local
poetry, prose, song and writing plus the popular open mic slot. |
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| This Bolton based musician
fuses rock production and jazz vocals with tunes influenced
by artists such as Muse and Jill Scott. |
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| Thurs 2 Oct - Fri 3
Oct 2008 |
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| A one-woman play about
the life of Nell Gwyn; the most popular mistress of Charles
II. |
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| Join Taffy Thomas as
he delves into his witch's basket and pulls out a medley of
seasonal tales. |
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| A relaxed and entertaining
introduction to up and coming local music talent |
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| Mon 13 Oct - Wed 15
Oct 2008 |
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| The ultimate girls night
out. These hilariously witty tales give voice to a chorus of
thoroughly human stories. |
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| Thurs 16 Oct - Fri 17
Oct 2008 |
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| A dark, physical comedy
that explores what becomes of us after we utter the immortal
words 'I do'. |
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| Music of peace, love
and harmony brought to you by everyone's favourite anarcho-syndicalist,
sub-Trotskyite protofascist collective! |
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| The University of Bolton
presents an evening of poetry and prose. |
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| A evening focused around
some of Egypt's most famous royalty. |
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| Steve is the master
of tongue-twisting, mind-boggling alternative poetry. |
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| The University of Bolton
presents an evening of poetry and prose. |
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| A dark, comic play about
hope and what happens when it's taken away. |
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| Tiddles the worm has
found a genie in a bin. What other treasures will he find? |
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| The University of Bolton
presents an evening of poetry and prose. |
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| How well do you know
theatre? Head on down to the Octagon's Theatre Quiz and find
out. |
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| A mix of traditional
and contemporary folk combining rich vocal harmonies with excellent
musicianship. |
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| A journey through Lancashire
and North West folklore in celebration of Lancashire Day. |
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| Billy is starting school
and it's a bit scary so he calls on his imaginary friend for
a bit of help. |
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| A relaxed and entertaining
introduction to up and coming local music talent. |
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| Claire returns for another
evening of music and serious festive fun. |
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| Thurs 18 Dec - Fri 19
Dec 2008 |
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| Get into the season's
swing with this fine selection of festive jazz and Christmas
classics. |
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| Taffy Thomas with his
musical mate, Banjo Bill, will bring you warm words on a cold
night. |
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| After last year's sell-out
talk, John Doughty returns once again to explore the evidence
of the Lancashire Witch Trials. |
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