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Autumn / Winter 2008 Octagon Productions

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SEASON TICKET SHOW
Thurs 18 Sept - Sat 11 Oct 2008

The Merchant of Venice

Theatre

Shakespeare's dark comedy of the super-rich at play.
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SEASON TICKET SHOW
Thurs 23 Oct - Sat 15 Nov 2008

The Venetian Twins

TheatreComedy

Two twins: Two women: One almightly confusion. A riotus anarchic farce where nothing is what it seems.
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Fri 21 Nov - Sat 17 Jan 2009

Danny the Champion of the World

TheatreChildren's

This adaptation has all the classic elements of a Dahl favourite - adventure, excitement, danger, and who child who triumphs against the odds.
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SEASON TICKET SHOW
Thurs 29 Jan - Sat 28 Feb 2009

Up Against the Wall

TheatreMusic

Two friends hatch a plan to produce a musical that's 'bigger than Shaft, hipper than Hairspray and badder than Muhammad Ali'.
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SEASON TICKET SHOW
Thurs 5 Mar - Sat 28 Mar 2009

The Caretaker

Theatre   Exclusively available as part of our Season Ticket offer

A funny, disturbing story about familial relationships, the balance of power and mind games.
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Sat 11 Oct 2008

Cityscape presents

Music

A relaxed and entertaining introduction to up and coming local music talent.
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Mon 13 Oct - Wed 15 Oct 2008

The Vagina Monologues

TheatreComedy

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

Happy and Married?

Theatre

A dark, physical comedy that explores what becomes of us after we utter the immortal words 'I do'.
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Sat 18 Oct 2008

Mundo Jazz

MusicComedy

Music of peace, love and harmony from everyone's favourite anarcho-syndicalist, sub-Trotskyite, protofascist collective!
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Mon 20 Oct 2008

Poetry and Prose

Robert Sheppard and Connor O'Callaghan

Spoken Word / Talk

The University of Bolton presents an evening of poetry and prose.
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Mon 20 Oct 2008

Egypt's Sun Kings

Spoken Word / Talk

A talk by Bolton Archaeology Society on Egypt's most  famous royalty.
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Tues 21 Oct 2008

Steve Tasane Plus

Spoken Word / Talk

Steve is the master of tongue-twisting, mind-boggling alternative poetry.
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Mon 27 Oct 2008

Poetry and Prose

Ian McGuire and M.J.Hyland

Spoken Word / Talk

The University of Bolton presents an evening of poetry and prose.
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Thurs 30 Oct 2008

Forgotten Things

Theatre

A dark, comic cross generational play about hope and what happens when it is taken away.
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Sat 8 Nov 2008

Aladdin's Bin

Children's

Tiddles the worm has found a genie in a bin of all places! What will he wish for?
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Mon 10 Nov 2008

Poetry and Prose

Jon Glover and Jeffrey Wainwright

Spoken Word / Talk

The University of Bolton presents an evening of poetry and prose.
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Tues 18 Nov 2008
The Octagon's Theatre Quiz
How we do you know theatre? Head on down to our quiz and find out!
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Wed 26 Nov 2008

Bandersnatch

Music

A mix of traditional and contemporary folk combining rich vocal harmonies with excellent musicianship.
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Thurs 27 Nov 2008

Lancashire Folklore

Spoken Word / Talks

A journey through Lancashire and North West folklore in celebration of Lancashire Day.
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Sat 29 Nov 2008

Best Friends

 

Billy is starting school and it's a bit scary so he calls on an imaginary friend for a bit of help.
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Fri 12 Dec 2008

Cityscape presents

Music

A relaxed and entertaining introduction to up and coming local music talent.
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Sat 13 Dec 2008

Claire Mooney and Friends

Music

Claire returns for another evening of music and serious festive fun.
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Thurs 18 Dec - Fri 19 Dec 2008

Unplugged Christmas Jazz

Music

Get into the season's swing with this fine selection of festive jazz and Christmas classics.
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Sat 20 Dec 2008

The Hot Chestnut Man

Children's

Taffy Thomas returns with his musical mates, Banjo Bill, to bring you warm words on a cold night.
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Mon 26 Jan 2009

The Pendle Witches

Spoken Word / Talk

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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Wed 28 Jan 2009

Write Out Loud

Spoken Word / Talk

An evening of local poetry, prose, song and original writing plus the popular open mic slot.
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Sat 7 Feb 2009

Cityscape presents

Music

A relaxed and entertaining introduction to up and coming local music talent.
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Mon 9 Feb 2009

Poetry and Prose

Stuart Carlton and Ira Lightman

Spoken Word / Talks

The University of Bolton presents an evening of poetry and prose.
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Sat 14 Feb 2009

The Pied Piper

Children's

Openwide Theatre present a modern take on this traditional tale featuring cyber pets, rapping raps, music and audience participation.
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Mon 16 Feb 2009

Poetry and Prose

Paul Magrs and Jamila Gavin

Spoken Word / Talk

The University of Bolton presents an evening of poetry and prose.
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Home What's on Booking information General information Get involved Business focus
  40th Anniversary Ticket Information & Prices Octagon Profile activ8 Sponsorship
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  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
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          Entertainment
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