About Us

The Octagon Theatre Bolton is one of the North West’s most intimate and exciting theatres and has been producing nationally renowned work for more than forty years.

The Octagon recently entered a new era under the Artistic Direction of Olivier Award-winner David Thacker, with a programme that includes timeless drama, hilarious comedy, epic musicals and a hugely successful festive family show.

Alongside classic plays, the Octagon has a fine pedigree for presenting world premieres by playwrights such as Jim Cartwright, Alan Plater and Tanika Gupta. And the ground-breaking, intimate, flexible auditorium means the plays can take place on thrust or end on stages, as well as in the round.

The Octagon Theatre Bolton is truly a theatre for theatre-lovers.

Casting

Find out more about our casting policy and submissions process here.

Profile

Find out more about the Octagon Theatre and our vision for the finest in theatre made and performed in Bolton.

Our History

The Octagon has been setting a standard for theatre in the North West since 1967. Read firsthand accounts about some of the fascinating moments in the Octagon's history. Or from this summer you will be able to visit our production archive with...

Jobs

It takes much more than the actors on the stage to make the Octagon. More than 80 full or part time staff work behind the scenes in our production, communications, participation, finance, administration, sales and front of house departments. As well...

Press

Welcome to the press page where news releases and images from Octagon productions can be downloaded. For interview requests, review tickets, or for permission to film or photograph in the Octagon, please contact our Acting Head of Communications...

New Writing

New writing keeps theatre alive and relevant. Read more about the Octagon's New Writing department led by Elizabeth Newman.

Venue Information

Interested in touring here? We have a limited number of weeks available for tours due to our busy programme. If you are a touring company interested in performing at the Octagon Theatre, please contact Lesley Etherington (Head of Administration)...