Octagon Theatre
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Never seen a bad play at the Octagon. Superb acting, brilliant set designs and some outstanding directors. The compact design means that you are never far from the action. This has to be the best theatre in the country, probably the world.
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Not a large venue but very welcoming , bar upstairs and cafe downstairs staff very friendly and helpful, have visited on several occasions and have always had an enjoyable time
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I've been to the Octagon numerous times. There Christmas productions are particularly special! It's a very involved experience for a theatre. The actors often come out into the audience. You feel really connected to the performance, every show I have seen has been fab!
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We had family visiting us so we booked 4 seats to see How to kill a Mocking bird our seats was right at the front we thought we were in the cast. all cast delivered a great show. We arrived early and had coffee in their restaurant and not knowing what to expect. The 4 of us were so impressed we are now looking to go back with just the 2 of us
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The Theatre has a lovely intimate feel, yet the modern auditorium is large and offers excellent views of the production with a superb sound system.
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Regularly visit this theatre with grown up daughter. Excellent productions and good location for parking and transport
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Over the years we've visited the Octagon many times. It's a lovely intimate theatre with plenty of ambitious productions. Well worth a visit
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First time at the Octagon, and decided to try the Cafe Bar before the show.
Quite a limited menu, but our selections were beautifully presented and well cooked. It's a good idea to book your table in advance. My only criticism is that the bench seating is not particularly comfortable, so if you are going ask for a table with chairs!
Quite a limited menu, but our selections were beautifully presented and well cooked. It's a good idea to book your table in advance. My only criticism is that the bench seating is not particularly comfortable, so if you are going ask for a table with chairs!
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We tend to go over the christmas period the family orientated show are just amazing cinerella this time if in bolton look it up on web site to see latest shows
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the play (to kill a mocking bird was one of the best i have ever seen. great acting, very moving, gripping and dramatic tale. this is a must see production. i was so impressed i want to go and see it again.
i have not been to the Octagon for a few years and i loved the circular set. i don't know if this is permanent but you felt part of the action.
another bonus is free parking at the Octagon multi storey car park. (we were their on a Saturday night)
i have not been to the Octagon for a few years and i loved the circular set. i don't know if this is permanent but you felt part of the action.
another bonus is free parking at the Octagon multi storey car park. (we were their on a Saturday night)
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Some of the talking difficult to hear especially with the overdone american accent. Please use head microphones. Toouch scene setting.
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First time I've seen a play at this theatre and I was not disappointed.
The theatre is right in the centre of town.
The cafe area in the ground floor was a nice size as was the bar upstairs.
Nice clean and cosy theatre really for intimate plays.
I feel think the size of the auditorium was just perfect.
I had a very memorable evening here watching To kill a mockingbird which I really enjoyed
I'll never forget my wonderful night here
The staff are also very friendly and helpful.
I will definitely be coming back to see another play without a doubt
The theatre is right in the centre of town.
The cafe area in the ground floor was a nice size as was the bar upstairs.
Nice clean and cosy theatre really for intimate plays.
I feel think the size of the auditorium was just perfect.
I had a very memorable evening here watching To kill a mockingbird which I really enjoyed
I'll never forget my wonderful night here
The staff are also very friendly and helpful.
I will definitely be coming back to see another play without a doubt
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Great theatre and choice of productions. If there is any improvement needed I would say the microphone system needs looking at as sometimes you find it hard to hear what is said, particularly as it is theatre in the round and the actors can have their backs to you. The box office staff are great, particularly with disabled people.f
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Absolutely fantastic. The staff to the octagon were amazing working with 85 children/young adults to put on a performance during the summer holidays. My daughter had so much fun rehearsing and performing. Something she will always remember doing. Would recommend for any child
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We visit on a regular basis, as a family and we all go individually and with friends. Excellent theatre with first class performances.
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Very expensive bar at the Octagon theatre but at least it was pleasant with comfortable seating. Bolton has become very dreary, drab , dull scruffy and disappointing.
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This is a great place for afternoon tea with friends or family. The coffee is good and the cakes are excellent and the staff are very welcoming
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Attended many performances here. Friendly, helpful staff. Some outstanding plays - excellent acting, production and staging. Fantastic atmosphere. Great value for money. One of my favourite theatres in the North West.
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Enjoyed a fabulous evening with the young cast of "Singing in the Rain" - such energy and enthusiasm - no one seemed to mind getting wet either. Lots of fun and laughter from the audience too. Great singing, great dance routines. Heartily recommend.
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Singing in the Rain - Fantastic show with amazing quadruple threat cast. Mesmerised the whole way through. Tap routines phenomenal. Octagon Theatre Bolton is currently rocking it putting on great shows and supporting local theatre and new writers.
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Bolton Octagon is my favourite provincial theatre. It offers shows of an excellent quality performed and produced to a very high standard. My most recent visit was to see Singing in the Rain which turned out to be a foot tapping, high energy play of fantastic entertainment value.
Not only are the shows excellent but you can eat pre-theatre meals of a good standard which are well priced. At the interval try an ice-cream, they are some of the nicest you will ever taste!
Not only are the shows excellent but you can eat pre-theatre meals of a good standard which are well priced. At the interval try an ice-cream, they are some of the nicest you will ever taste!
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What a fantastic show from start to finish, the singing rain section was a triumph of stage setting and management. Excellent very versatile cast
Tip don't sit in the 2 front rows beware
Tip don't sit in the 2 front rows beware
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We went here tonight to see "Get yourself together" a play from the reveal season which runs for a fortnight, showcasing new plays, writer's and productions. We have booked a few more but tonight was our first venture into this section of theatre at the octagon. The play was a one man show about a young man with depression and also the pitfalls of the benefits system when trying to look for work with mental health issues. We thought the show was excellent. We were disappointed that the play was not better attended / supported as these are usually excellent pieces of theatre and a great introduction to theatre for newcomers as they are very cheap at £5.00 for the majority of the shows. I would encourage people to go along to one of the productions as they are showcasing a wide selection and trying new ideas of plays in other venues and outside the theatre as well, including Early doors which is set in the Balmoral pub. I have attended various plays over a number of years at the octagon and all have been of a very high quality.
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We saw 'singing in the rain' here today, fabulous singing, dancing and all round entertainment with real water effects! My friend and I attend every production and we're seldom disappointed, matinees are only £15 for senior citizens. Café and bar are great too.
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Fantastic show.one of the best i have seen there. They are all good but this one excelled. Brilliant atmosphere. Lovely cafe and bar. Always friendly staff . Always well attended.
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