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School and Group bookings

For ticket pricing details see the relevant information below.

Autumn Winter season group bookings (Sept 2008 - Feb 2009)
Reserve Now, Pay Later*

Party Size Pricing Information
Groups
All Matinees: just £8.50 per ticket for groups of 10 or more
1 free ticket for group booking organiser
10 - 20 people £12.50 per ticket (all seats) - excluding Sat eves / Bargain nights/ Christmas Show
21 - 50 people £11.50 per ticket (all seats) - excluding Sat eves / Bargain nights/ Christmas Show
over 51 people £10.50 per ticket (all seats) - excluding Sat eves / Bargain nights / Christmas Show
Schools
1 free teacher's ticket with every 15 students.
  Evenings (side stalls and gallery): £9.50
  Schools Matinees (all seats): £8.50
*RESERVE NOW, PAY LATER Group and School Bookings to be paid in full 30 days in advance of performance booked


For School and Group Bookings information for Danny the Champion of the Worldl click here
To discuss your Group Booking requirements, please contact the Octagon Theatre Ticket Office on 01204 520661.

Would you like to keep your group up-to-date?
Click here to receive information about the new shows and upcoming events in the Octagon Season.

Group travel discounts

The Octagon Theatre has an arrangement with the following coach companies for discounted group travel - simply mention the Octagon when making your travel arrangements.

  • 20% discount from Belle Vue Coach Hire, Manchester (0161 947 9477, 16-67 seaters)
  • 20% discount from Olympia Travel, Wigan (01942 522322, 16-70 seaters)
  • Up to 10% discount from Freebird (0161 797 6633, 16 and 29 seaters and full size coaches 48, 53, and 67 seaters).

Coach Parking

There is a drop off point for coaches outside the Octagon Theatre on Howell Croft South. There are currently 3 coach parking spaces avaiable near Bolton Market (these need to be booked in advance) and planning for 6 more on Crook Street (due to be ready early 2009). You can find out more about coach parking here. For travel routes, visit location & travel.

Why not make a meal of it?

The Octagon Theatre provides the perfect setting for a group night out. Whether you're enjoying one of the special one-night events or a home-grown Octagon production you can book pre or post-show drinks or buffet.

Hot and cold buffet prices start from just £7.40 per person. Plus if you bring 10 or more people, we'll reserve a room or private section of the bar for you for free.

Please more information contact Gemma Hack:

Backstage Tours

If you’re bringing a group along to the Octagon, why not take advantage of a free, fascinating backstage tour? The tour features a commentary about the Octagon and its history and visits all areas of the theatre, including both theatre spaces, dressing rooms, production areas and offices. For more information or to book a tour, contact activ8:

Meet the director and cast

Post-Show Discussions are a staple feature of each home produced Octagon production and usually take place after the performance on the first Tuesday of each run. Attendance at post-show events is free on presentation of your theatre ticket; if possible, please advise the Octagon Ticket Office staff of your intention to attend when booking your tickets. For information on forthcoming Post-Show Discussions, visit our What's On pages.

Access queries

For information about access issues, please visit access information.

Home What's on Booking information General information Get involved Business focus
  40th Anniversary Ticket Information & Prices Octagon Profile activ8 Sponsorship
  Celebrating 40 Years Booking Tickets Recruitment & Casting Youth theatre - Current Sponsors
  Latest News Group Bookers Spotlight Cafe & Bar Community projects - Corporate Membership
  Archive Location & Travel Keep in Touch Education - Production Sponsorship
    Access Contact us   - Individual Support & Donations
      Useful Links   Hire
          Entertainment
Contact us | Terms and Conditions | Company Information Back to Main Site