Octagon Theatre
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Been here may times as a child and now a adult. Love the place.
Very professional always great shows.
Very professional always great shows.
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This place is wonderful close to home and has many great events.
Prices are very reasonable and staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Prices are very reasonable and staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
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I have watched several shows here over the years and always enjoy the performance. The tickets are reasonably priced too compared to other theatres which is great.
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The Octagon is now closed for extensive rebuild/renovation (see later). Our visits there have always been highly satisfactory. Described as theatre in the round it makes you feel you are involved in the play. Even Arthur Millar's "The Crucible" had you on the edge of your seat. This summer we went to see " Summer Holiday" , part was played outside in front of the Town Hall and the rest indoors at the Octagon , the atmosphere inside electric (if you love sixties music).
The Octagon will not reopen until Autumn 2019 but they are producing shows at two other venues. Bolton W. football stadium plays "And Did Those Feet" (Oct,2018) and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" (Dec 2018). Also the Albert Halls has "The Rise and Fall of Little Voice" (Feb 2019) and "The Importance of Being Earnest" (June 2019).
The Octagon will not reopen until Autumn 2019 but they are producing shows at two other venues. Bolton W. football stadium plays "And Did Those Feet" (Oct,2018) and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" (Dec 2018). Also the Albert Halls has "The Rise and Fall of Little Voice" (Feb 2019) and "The Importance of Being Earnest" (June 2019).
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This was a fantastic performance as always. My grandaughter and my family all enjoyed it.It is a brilliant theatre with very good performers. They give opportunities to young and older actors. There are not many actors in the performance but what they give their all. Fantastic!!!! Highly recommended!!!!
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Always very good shows here š
Great bar & food area;
Tickets are usually priced ok too!
Canāt wait until new refurbished Octagon is ready š
Great bar & food area;
Tickets are usually priced ok too!
Canāt wait until new refurbished Octagon is ready š
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Excellent theatre š who attract top actors every time. Now in itās 51st year, the Ā£10 million upgrade to will ensure it continues to compete with other world class theatre. Actors and audiences will be clamouring to return here.
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My husband and I went to watch east is east here and it was a fantastic experience. Not only was the show a classic and brilliantly acted out, the staff at the theatre were also just as accommodating. Highly recommended
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I had an amazing time. The food was lovely and was on time there was 30 people dining too. The lady that booked us in Amanda was lovely and allowed us to downsized is with no concerns. The front of house was also polite and the staff was also patient with such a large order. Thank you East is East.
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Great theatre for local or national productions and actors.
Friendly and accessible for disabled customers.
Possible to eat and drink before or after productions.
Friendly and accessible for disabled customers.
Possible to eat and drink before or after productions.
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Wonderful experience! The 1960s Cliff Richard movie recreated across 3 locations in Bolton Town Centre with a brilliant cast. From the first scenes at Bolton Intercange bus station, we were taken on a tour of the town centre, singing along to the well known tunes before alighting in front of the Town Hall for more songs and dances. From there we moved to the Octagon Theatre for the final acts of an enthralling show.
The whole experience of musical theatre in a town centre on a lovely sunny afternoon was one to cherish. Well done Octagon and a superb cast! Can we do another one next summer, please!
The whole experience of musical theatre in a town centre on a lovely sunny afternoon was one to cherish. Well done Octagon and a superb cast! Can we do another one next summer, please!
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Since the Octagon opened 50 years ago, I had only been once as child. This year I have been introduced to the excellent productions of Jane Eyre and East is East. If you haven't already been to Bolton Octagon give it a try, I'm now a big fan.
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Another great production from The Octagon Theatre, Summer Holiday was great fun. Again the cast were a group of very talented young people being able to sing, dance and play musical instruments. I would certainly recommend a visit .
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Iām rating the show summer holiday which I went to see last night with Mum and sister. we had a fab night from the start at the bus station the bus ride and the scene outside in Victoria square. It was all well played throughout, and great audience participation was encouraged. The cast were very professional all through and very talented with various instruments played throughout the show. There was a great feeling that all the cast thoroughly enjoyed the parts they were playing ( with most of them playing different parts all the way through). Everyone was encouraged to dance at the end which was a fantastic end to a well enjoyed show.
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Brilliant show from start to finish. Cast were excellent and great they played instruments. Good value xx
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A good choice of nicely cooked home made food suitable for a very pleasant lunch in pleasant surroundings. Choices available for vegetarian and gluten free diets. The performances in the theatre itself are excellent so good for a pre performance meal.
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My family and I attended The Octagon Theatre on 9th April to see East is East, it was a fantastic evening, we had nor been here before so did not know what to expect. My husband made the bookings so the rest of us did not know about the unusual layout of a central stage surrounded by the tiered seating.
We booked a meal at Eight, the theatre restaurant, the menu included dishes themed to the play beef curry, onion bhaji, etc. The restauranr visually appears like a cafĆ© but on theatre nights the tables are all pre booked, the restaurant is licenced but only serves bottled beers and ciders plus wine by the glass or bottle. The food was excellent our group orders all the Asian themed meals, onion bhaji, lime and coconut chicken skewers for starters, peanut beef curry with pilau rice and nann bread, spicy salmon fillet with sauteed potatoes and salad. The portion sizes were plentiful so much so no one could face a dessert. The meals were great value for money at Ā£17 per head for two courses.
The performance of East is East was outstanding and one of the best we had seen, it was our first proper play previously we had only seen musicals, my son rated the play over the film version. The cast were small in number and moved the scenery and props around themselves during the performance. The central stage allowed all the audience to see clearly all the action and in a smaller venue like this one was a bonus.
Unfortunately the theatre is closing down for 18 months for refurbishment but performances will continue at a temporary new home.
Once the original theatre is back in operation we shall visit again
We booked a meal at Eight, the theatre restaurant, the menu included dishes themed to the play beef curry, onion bhaji, etc. The restauranr visually appears like a cafĆ© but on theatre nights the tables are all pre booked, the restaurant is licenced but only serves bottled beers and ciders plus wine by the glass or bottle. The food was excellent our group orders all the Asian themed meals, onion bhaji, lime and coconut chicken skewers for starters, peanut beef curry with pilau rice and nann bread, spicy salmon fillet with sauteed potatoes and salad. The portion sizes were plentiful so much so no one could face a dessert. The meals were great value for money at Ā£17 per head for two courses.
The performance of East is East was outstanding and one of the best we had seen, it was our first proper play previously we had only seen musicals, my son rated the play over the film version. The cast were small in number and moved the scenery and props around themselves during the performance. The central stage allowed all the audience to see clearly all the action and in a smaller venue like this one was a bonus.
Unfortunately the theatre is closing down for 18 months for refurbishment but performances will continue at a temporary new home.
Once the original theatre is back in operation we shall visit again
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Recently watched East Is East and was amazed by the quality of acting. Attention to detail of props and layout of stage was fantastic. Staff very helpful on the night. Cant comment on the food as didnāt eat but drinks were reasonably priced and served quickly. Canāt wait to visit again when the new theatre building is complete!!
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The family went to see a show here. it was my first time and I was amazed. we were on the 1st row next to the volunteer actors not professional although professional in their performance
Would I go back? Yes
Would I go back? Yes
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Went to see the play East is East. An Asian play that has been done as a film. Thought the film was hilarious but thought the play a lot darker. Enjoyed it immensely. Only one play now until the reburbishment. I hope the Phoenix rises from these ashes.
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Good access to venue, great seats. Amazing show! Shame there was only a few toilets for such a crowd.
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First visit to Octagon, wow wow, need to go more, Just watched east to east great performance on my doorstep (always going Manchester), can not wait for the next show
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Fantastic and thought provoking production. The cast were totally convincing as a real family. Poignant, funny and very moving. As relevant as when it was first performed 22 years ago. A standing ovation this afternoon- well deserved
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Been to this theatre many times always good performance, but have to say was disappointed yesterday as the acting was poor by the younger performers I have seen the same performance previously and thought it was excellent.
One other thing I have to mention the theatre was so uncomfortable during the performance due to no A/C uncomfortably hot I have noticed this previously same comments from other goers I heard as I was leaving.
One other thing I have to mention the theatre was so uncomfortable during the performance due to no A/C uncomfortably hot I have noticed this previously same comments from other goers I heard as I was leaving.
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Not being a theatre luvie I really went to this not expecting much - I was wrong it was really brilliant .
The theatre itself could do with a bit of a makeover but was certainly very good if a little warm on this very cold night.
The performance was captivateing and although prob shakespeares best (argueably) was very enjoyable .
I may take in another couple of plays in the near future - prob a comedy or two .
I hope I enjoy as much as this place.
Has both a coffee bar and a drinks bar upstairs , i used the cofee bar, filter coffee is less than Ā£2 again recomended.
The theatre itself could do with a bit of a makeover but was certainly very good if a little warm on this very cold night.
The performance was captivateing and although prob shakespeares best (argueably) was very enjoyable .
I may take in another couple of plays in the near future - prob a comedy or two .
I hope I enjoy as much as this place.
Has both a coffee bar and a drinks bar upstairs , i used the cofee bar, filter coffee is less than Ā£2 again recomended.
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