Octagon Theatre
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Always a lovely experience in this gorgeous, intimate theatre. A thoroughly enjoyable interpretation of a Christmas Carol made fun and engaging by the multi-talented cast. Some care needed with the acoustics, using mics is great when it's performed in the round but the instruments can drown out the vocal at times..
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Excellent venue where you really feel close to the actors, surrounding the stage.
Our recent trip was to watch A Christmas Carol, which was fabulous - one of the best shows we've ever seen.
We love putting money into local theatres, but I feel the proving here makes it inaccessible to young people - ticket prices were £28 for children (£35 for adults) and two beers, two kids drinks and 3 pasties were £28...it made a mockery of the bucket collection and plea for donations to make the arts accessible for children at the end.
At those prices (similar prices paid at the Lowry, in Manchester, and even in London for some shows, I fear that great local theatre is dying out.
Still fantastic, but such a shame it's priced as it is (as a result I saw very little children and the stalls seemed to be filled largely by what appeared to be retired theatre-goers).
Our recent trip was to watch A Christmas Carol, which was fabulous - one of the best shows we've ever seen.
We love putting money into local theatres, but I feel the proving here makes it inaccessible to young people - ticket prices were £28 for children (£35 for adults) and two beers, two kids drinks and 3 pasties were £28...it made a mockery of the bucket collection and plea for donations to make the arts accessible for children at the end.
At those prices (similar prices paid at the Lowry, in Manchester, and even in London for some shows, I fear that great local theatre is dying out.
Still fantastic, but such a shame it's priced as it is (as a result I saw very little children and the stalls seemed to be filled largely by what appeared to be retired theatre-goers).
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Spent our Christmas Eve 2022 watching the Christmas Carol here. We had a wonderful evening. Excellent creative twist on the Christmas Carol. Fantastic production, it was clear the cast had put their heart and sole into it. Even the lady standing in at short notice (who had a beautiful voice). The modernisation and investment has made a clear improvement. We are looking forward to our next visit ☺️
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Went to see a Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve. Whilst staying almost true to the original , it was a wonderful refreshing new take on the story. Excellent actors who encourage audience participation to make an enjoyable night. Octagon staff very friendly and helpful. Running to middle of January, so highly recommended if tickets still available.
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Amazing staff but please don't make every single table in the cafe reserved!
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Went to The Octagan for the first time since the rebuild to watch Scrooge The Musical and had a fabulous Christmas Eve afternoon! The theatre itself is absolutely fantastic, very modern and accessible for people with disabilities like me. The show was absolutely amazing, the actors were superb and the music brilliant. Our favourite part was the ghost of Christmas present, I thought my partner was going to steel the dress at one point 😂 Seriously thought, well done everyone and we will definitely support our local theatre more in the future! Merry Christmas 🎅
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Was a brilliant show in a very welcoming venue will definitely be back my family absolutely loved the evening
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Amazing place xx
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Lovely small theatre, good viewing all around
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Went to see A Christmas Carol
One of the best shows we have seen
One of the best shows we have seen
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Went to watch scrooge with the stroke group. It was fantastic, really accessible and really helpful staff and nice cafe to boot win win
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Superb.....I have visited this theatre on several occasions and never been disappointed....Good seating, helpful staff and excellent value for money...
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Brilliant production of Christmas carol.
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Inside is lovely and welcoming.
Staff are friendly and helpful.
The only downside, I think, is that the bar gets very overcrowded, building long queues. On production evening, it would be helpful if the bars on all levels were open to allow everybody a chance to get a drink
Staff are friendly and helpful.
The only downside, I think, is that the bar gets very overcrowded, building long queues. On production evening, it would be helpful if the bars on all levels were open to allow everybody a chance to get a drink
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Tasty pre-theatre dining and an absolutely fabulous production of 'A Christmas Carol' We had a great night. Thank you everyone. Loved it x
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Another wonderful evening of entertainment. Brilliant set, actors and venue
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A Christmas Carol was a really great production. Definitely recommend 👌
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Perfect theatre loved the cleanliness of the place
Staff polite
Great performance loved to see it again
Thank you so much
Staff polite
Great performance loved to see it again
Thank you so much
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Really enjoyed the show
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very nice performance of a christmas carol
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Great place to visit. Good view of the stage. Sad to find that our drinks that we had pre ordered and paid for had been taken by others when we came out for the interval. The Octagon were great and dealt with it quickly although they shouldn't have to do that. A different arrangement may be necessary. Look forward to going in the new year!
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The theatre is relatively small with the audience surrounding the 'stage', withthe front row finding their feet actually on the stage. Mid performance drinks can be ordered and paid for online. The availability of a lift means that people who are poor with stairs means that, with the exception of the 'circle' (balcony seats) may find that the seats at the rear of the main auditorium are a convenient option to the front row seating area. There is also a pre performance dining, I don't know if pre booking advisable, maybe so. The only downside is it's warren like quality, by that I refere to the nessasary narrow corridors you need to negotiate, (you will loose your sence of direction)
Note as a theatre in the round, the scene changes probably therefore basic scenery.
Note as a theatre in the round, the scene changes probably therefore basic scenery.
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Really enjoyed a Christmas carol but I thought there should have been an age limit as the younger ones were quite distracting but the actors dealt really well with it keep up the good work and merry 🎄 xx
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Great venue!
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A lovely in the round theatre and terrific production of A Christmas Carol. Helpful and friendly volunteers on hand to guide you around and answer any questions you may have. Nicely stocked bar - good idea to pre-order drinks for the interval
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