Octagon Theatre
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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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Lovely centrally located theatre. Small theatre and therefore very close to actors and stage. Very clean and modern.
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I have been going to the Octagon Theatre on and off for years. It is a small theatre in the round which has boasted some great productions over the years. Saturday was no exception when Hollywood was brought to Lancashire with "Singing In The Rain"
The multi-talented cast delivered song, dance, music and comedy and left the audience feeling happy, a throng of smiling faces exiting the auditorium at the end of the performance. Keep it up, Octagon!
The multi-talented cast delivered song, dance, music and comedy and left the audience feeling happy, a throng of smiling faces exiting the auditorium at the end of the performance. Keep it up, Octagon!
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The surprise to me is that you get some fabulous shows on but even the ones that are slow to get going I get a wonderful fifteen to twenty minute sleep and awake to a second half which sees both me and the show energised, lol! Seriously I don't mean anything detrimental in this as the place corsets and comforts you.
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Enjoyed the theatre watching BFG, comfy seats sat in stalls. Kids loved that the characters came down the steps nearby. Parking nearby was free on weekends. Worth going to. Will be booking again for next family friendly show.
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First visit to this theatre was Saturday 21st May,2016 to see Thank You For The Music. (Abba Tribute Band) The show was excellent. The theatre itself is very modern with good facilities. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. There is a cafe for food and drinks which is open all day. There is also a bar where you can have drinks prior to the show. A Good wi -fi system and there is good nearby parking. The only drawback is the price of drinks/food/ice cream I hope to visit again and I recommend this theatre to others..
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We love this place. Month after month they produce great productions. We have spent lots of great nights here both as a couple and with friends. The productions are always well written and they get some great actors. Would recommend.
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Great local theatre which not only puts on great productions of their own, but also has fantastic visiting companies such as the Hull Truck Company. Good variety of plays throughout the year. We recently saw Martha, Josie & the Chinese Elvis performed by the Hull Truck company and it was even better than when I saw it approx. 15 years ago. The theatre is in the round and changes for each play, so everyone is guaranteed a great view. There is a car park next door to the theatre and limited on street parking. We often eat at the theatre beforehand which I can recommend. The bar service can be slow, particularly at the interval, so its always a good idea to order your drinks before the performance starts. There is also now a separate counter to purchase sweets and ice cream (fabulous flavours and highly recommended).
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