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The Manchester Theatre Awards
23 Jan 2012
The Manchester Theatre Award nominations were announced last week and we are proud to have received 14 nominations...
First Dates Director Announced
12 Jan 2012
The Octagon Theatre Bolton is pleased to announce Julia Samuels, Co-Artistic Director of Liverpool-based 20 Stories High, as Director of First Dates:...
The Best of Bolton - Results Announced!
6 Jan 2012
The results of our 'Best of Bolton' new writers showcase have now been announced...
Chief Executive Appointment Announced
22 Dec 2011
The Octagon Theatre Bolton has announced today that Roddy Gauld has been appointed as the new Chief Executive, taking up the role at the end of April...
activ8 Youth and Community Theatre Gala
15 Dec 2011
The Octagon’s learning and participation department, activ8 finished off the year on a high by putting on an impressive gala performance over the...
Vicky Binns Joins Alfie Cast
2 Dec 2011
Casting announcement: Vicky Binns to appear on stage in the 1960's classic, Alfie...
Young Playwrights Group Launched
28 Oct 2011
The Octagon New Writing department is launching Mini Incubate: a new playwriters group specifically for young people aged between 16-25 years...
Calling all Bolton Writers!
27 Oct 2011
The Octagon New Writing department is currently looking for new writers to take part in The Best of Bolton...
National Award for Octagon Associate Director
27 Oct 2011
Associate Director Elizabeth Newman has won a prestigious Award from the Writers' Guild of Great Britain...
BBC Writersroom Talent Search Launched
26 Oct 2011
Associate Director Elizabeth Newman is involved in a new BBC Writersroom North talent search...
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