Octagon Theatre
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Watched kes on Saturday.only 3 actors in it ,one a female singer who has an amazing voice and the 2 guys acting were brill too.the staff at the octagon are very welcoming and pleasant with a smile on their faces.loved it
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Just seen Kes .
Absolutely brilliant .🙌🙌
Absolutely brilliant .🙌🙌
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Always loved the Octagon. Decided to go and watch Kes and also see what the new refurbishment is like. It does look more modern and has a better foyer but surprised by the theatre area itself-it is smaller than before and no longer has seating all the way around?! So it's no longer really an "octagon" and doesn't really have that unique feeling any more. (I'm hoping that this was perhaps just the way this particular play was staged and maybe the other seating was hidden behind the set?)
As to the play itself, while the acting was excellent, it was very short at just an hour and confusing in places, especially as it wasn't obvious at first when an actor had changed over to be a different character (multiple times). I don't understand why they didn't hire more actors to play the other adult parts and give them a chance to shine. The set was static and bland and the whole presentation was very unimaginative.. especially in regards to the woman representing the bird. She didn't interact much at all with the other actors and there was nothing birdlike about her, besides her voice, which slightly made up for it as it was beautiful. It all came across as very stripped back and trying too hard to be clever, at the expense of generating an emotional connection in the viewer. I will return but all in all came away disappointed.
As to the play itself, while the acting was excellent, it was very short at just an hour and confusing in places, especially as it wasn't obvious at first when an actor had changed over to be a different character (multiple times). I don't understand why they didn't hire more actors to play the other adult parts and give them a chance to shine. The set was static and bland and the whole presentation was very unimaginative.. especially in regards to the woman representing the bird. She didn't interact much at all with the other actors and there was nothing birdlike about her, besides her voice, which slightly made up for it as it was beautiful. It all came across as very stripped back and trying too hard to be clever, at the expense of generating an emotional connection in the viewer. I will return but all in all came away disappointed.
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Perfect
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Love this place , great access food bar and theatre
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The new layout is stunning
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New work is done but still feels like the same place. The same lay out more or less with the same charm of years ago, but with a modern twist in places. Loved it.
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Very nice thanks
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My daughter does drama class they are great
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I've always loved the Octagon as a small but passionate little theatre and have enjoyed visiting for many years. The production and cast of "An Adventure" was brilliant, it was an interesting, educational and enjoyable comedic love story. Such a shame that the theatre was almost empty ... Perhaps the bar prices put people off, ie a glass of sauvignon and a non alcoholic beer £11.80 😱 ! No wonder we don't go as often as we used to.
Come on guys, those prices are more conducive to a fancy wine bar or 5* hotel.
But then I know you need all the income you can get 🤗
Come on guys, those prices are more conducive to a fancy wine bar or 5* hotel.
But then I know you need all the income you can get 🤗
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Well it was the cafe I attended!
The service was great, food was delicious, baby changing services ideally should be available on the same floor though, but there is stairs or lift available.would definitely use again!!
The service was great, food was delicious, baby changing services ideally should be available on the same floor though, but there is stairs or lift available.would definitely use again!!
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First time here wasn't to bad will probably go again
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We had a fabulous time at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton, watching 'Home I'm Darling'. This was our first return to live theatre in over 18 months, but the team at the Octagon ensured people's safety was a priority, with us opting for a 'socially distanced' performance. We were seated in the Balcony (J41/42), and had an incredible view of the stage. The theatre is really lovely and modern inside, with a lovely bar for pre-theatre drinks and drinks during the interval. Parking is available on the NCP next door for a nominal charge after 6pm. It is great to see theatre back up and running, especially here in Bolton.
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We have just returned home from the matinee performance of Peter Pan can I just say it was wonderful the actors are so talented felt really comfortable and happy in the surreal circumstances we are in at moment thankyou
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Just seen the Christmas production of Peter Pan. It was excellent, entertaining for all the family from 5 to 12 to 70. Bravo to the actors for some great performances & to the Octagon for upgrading our seats 🤩👏
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What a beautiful place also the acts was great too 👏 😊
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Watching my daughter, facilities bang on. Parking a issue thank the lord I was with my mum..Space hopper in blue.
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Went to watch Peter pan, took my grand kids who really enjoyed it
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It was really good at the octagon threatre today
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We had a very good experience & the pantomime was great cafe area was spacious & clean food & staff was great
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It was nice to be back at the theatre! Lovely, clean surroundings. Great atmosphere. Helpful staff and an enjoyable show.
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Excellent performance of improvised musical, absolutely wonderful!
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Octogon cafe - worth a look at the newly-refurbished cafe in the theatre.
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Excellent customer service with smiling faces. The refurbishment theatre was amazing.l would attend the theatre again.
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Now its all back up and running due to it being knocked down and re built .its lovely inside and disbled friendly to with wide corridors for folk in wheelchairs and good size toilets as well there is a lift to the area of seating for wheelchairs to be placed the new kitchen bar is light and spacious .and the auditorum has comfy new seats in plus easy access .friendly helpfull staff .
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