Access Information
Minicom: 01204 520661

Large Print and Audio Season Brochures

Listings information is available in large print and on audio CD. You can download a large print version of our brochure here.
[Download link to Large Print Brochure]

For an audio brochure please request copies from the Ticket Office (tel/minicom: 01204 520 661), email marie.irving murphy@octagonbolton.co.uk or write to
Marie Irving-Murphy, Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South, Bolton, BL1 1SB.

Disabled Access and Blue Badge Holders

The Octagon has a flat foyer entrance, with lift access to the Main Auditorium and William Hare Bar. Wheelchair spaces are available in both theatre spaces (two in the Main Auditorium, several in the Studio Theatre), which must be booked in advance. Access to most of the seating requires the use of stairs; please mention any access requirements when booking. An accessible toilet is situated in the foyer. Parking for Blue Badge holders is available in a designated bay opposite the theatre entrance. Essential carers for disabled patrons are entitled to a complimentary ticket.

For more information on the auditorium please visit the Our Auditorium pages.

 

If you are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing

Infrared System

We offer an infrared system, which can assist those with a hearing impairment. A number of receivers are available which must be reserved when booking. Please discuss your requirements with a member of our Ticket Office staff.

British Sign Language interpreted performances

We offer a BSL interpreted performance for all Main House productions. Specific seats with a clear view of the signer are reserved, so please specify that you are booking for the BSL performance when you contact the Ticket Office. For more performance dates of our signed performances visit individual show pages in the What’s On pages.

BSL interpreter: Kyra Pollitt, The Pollitt Bureau

 

If you are blind or visually impaired

Audio Described Performances

This service gives you a description of the action on stage, interspersed between actors’ dialogue. You need to pre-book your headset through Ticket Office. For more performance dates of our signed performances visit individual show page in the What’s On pages.

Audio Describer: Anne Hornsby, Mind’s Eye

Touch Tours

At every performance where audio description is provided, there is also an opportunity for a touch tour of the stage and set. Touch Tours give you an opportunity to familiarise yourself with the set and costumes before the show to enhance your enjoyment of the production. Places are limited so advanced booking is essential. Please let Ticket Office know you would like a touch tour when you book your ticket.

Guide Dogs

We welcome Guide Dogs to the Octagon Theatre. If you would like to take your dog into the performance please let us know when booking your ticket. We can then reserve the adjacent seat. Alternatively, a member of staff can care for your dog.