Octagon Theatre
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The Octagon is well located in the centre on Bolton and parking is very easy and close by.
The bar upstairs is well stocked and the staff/crew are always helpful and cheerful. The seats are comfortable and the view, pretty much all round is excellent (obviously you pay a bit more for the best seats)
The standard of plays of and performances is obviously a personal thing, so it's unfair to say what I thought of the performances I have seen at the Octagon. But you can guess they're all a very good standard!
The bar upstairs is well stocked and the staff/crew are always helpful and cheerful. The seats are comfortable and the view, pretty much all round is excellent (obviously you pay a bit more for the best seats)
The standard of plays of and performances is obviously a personal thing, so it's unfair to say what I thought of the performances I have seen at the Octagon. But you can guess they're all a very good standard!
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The Octagon theatre has a fantastic selection of plays to suit all types of tastes in drama. Over many years we have seen many serious, comic, traditional, and modern plays. The Octagon theatre company is in my mind as good if not better than many big city theatres.
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This theatre consistently produces work that moves you to the point where you want to go out and do something you would never normally do! It has always been a good theatre but since David Thacker took over as Artistic Director, the place has seemed to become a lot more ALIVE! The Octagon Theatre is exceptionally welcoming and I have rarely left at the end of the night feeling as though I wasn't high on the buzz of the theatre. Only niggle for me is they don't tend to have as many ex-tv stars cast in their plays these days which may be due to funding cuts but is noticeable. Think it would be awesome if they let the public air their views on the types of plays they'd like to see performed. I've never heard of any other theatre doing that either though so doubt it will ever happen but definitely something I would write in a suggestion box if they had one!
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We have been many times to the Octagon over the last 40 years still very enjoyable very intimate and a good choice of work by some well known playwrights .The bar and small restaurant does not live up to the theatres great plays.
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Great intimate theatre where you are always feel part of the action. Good choice of plays and visiting theatre companies. Good facilities within the theatre. Recommend the pre-show meal for a very relaxed evening. Great parking next door to the theatre.
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Have seen a few shows here. Wizard of Oz and Peter Pan. Unusual setting makes you feel part of the theatre and show
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A very special theatre, whatever the occasion. I have been many times and always been impressed. It is an intimate theatre but everything it does is of a very high standard.
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Located right in the center of the town. Has a good variety of events over a 12 month period, with work by well known playwrights, and a pan to, or Christmas production for the children. There is also cafe and bar fro refreshments, but don't expect too much from the choice of menu, and do pre order your interval drinks, as you have queue to get served.
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Having seen several productions here I can say that over the last few years the Theatre has grown and the shows keep getting better and better. A well structured theatre in the heart of Bolton close to other bars and restaurants if you want to eat before or after.
There is a bar within the theatre with reasonably priced drinks and a cafe but I have never eaten there.
There is a bar within the theatre with reasonably priced drinks and a cafe but I have never eaten there.
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It has just undergone a refit, so I have not yet seen the new stage etc. but have often seen plays here, it is intimate and has a lovely feeling inside, many top actors have been to here, The café and upstairs bar are cosy and relaxing.
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first time I have visited since a recent refurbishment,much improved public areas very nice modern bar most importantly plenty of staff on hand,this is a very cosy little theatre with some great productions well worth a visit, and you dont have to buy the expensive seats as views very good from any seat and you are never far from the stage, only suggestion would be to avoid any night when there are coaches of school children visiting we had 2 and they were fine in the auditorium but in the interval a nightmare
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Myself and a few work mates had lunch here today.
Although the food was very tasty,hot and the service was excellent the price was too high.
We all had the potatoe hash.
It came in a bowl with a slice of bread and butter. The bowl was half full ( or empty ) and it was £6.
Had this not been a pay day treat for us girls then we would have been more vocal when asked what we thought.
I will think twice before returning for food.
The cappuccino however was a good price, tasty,hot and plenty of it.
Although the food was very tasty,hot and the service was excellent the price was too high.
We all had the potatoe hash.
It came in a bowl with a slice of bread and butter. The bowl was half full ( or empty ) and it was £6.
Had this not been a pay day treat for us girls then we would have been more vocal when asked what we thought.
I will think twice before returning for food.
The cappuccino however was a good price, tasty,hot and plenty of it.
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He went to watch "An Inspector Calls". He said that the restaurant part was very nice and offered a wide selection of food and drink, the auditorium was well layed out and visibility was good, the seats were a little bit too close together. He would recommend this location as a good place to visit and watch a play or get a bite to eat
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Saw "An Inspector Calls". Although familiar with the play this was a wonderfully entertaining presentation. The actors and the set were perfect.Bolton's theatre gets better and better thanks to Mr Thacker. The diction, the clothes and best were the actors faces ....I could def. see this again.
We didnt have time to eat this time but certainly will in the future as the newly furbished cafe ? restaurant now serves veggie AND vegan meals. congratulations we are so pleased.
We didnt have time to eat this time but certainly will in the future as the newly furbished cafe ? restaurant now serves veggie AND vegan meals. congratulations we are so pleased.
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The staff at the Octagon go out of the way to help you and the performance we saw today was great as usual.
Bolton has a gem here and would / should look after it a bit more - gents toilets that smell and badly stained, threadbare carpets, paintwork that needs redoing.
Great shows and staff will only keep it going so long (and I hope they will) but a bit of TLC from the council here wouldnt go amiss before the cracks really start to show.
Bolton has a gem here and would / should look after it a bit more - gents toilets that smell and badly stained, threadbare carpets, paintwork that needs redoing.
Great shows and staff will only keep it going so long (and I hope they will) but a bit of TLC from the council here wouldnt go amiss before the cracks really start to show.
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We went to watch a fabulous performance of Macbeth. Pure excellence from start to finish, well done once again.
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Great atmosphere, audience feels part of action due to all round seating and high level seating. Some great plays are seen and many top actors/actresses appear regularly. A gem of a local theatre.
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Fantastic theatre! Ive never seen a bad production here. Staff always very helpful and the bar is lovely too
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Supperb desing and very intimate. Great views no matter where you sit. Also great accoustics.
Its being refurbished at the moment and will open in Sep't 2013.
Its being refurbished at the moment and will open in Sep't 2013.
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the variety of shows at the theatre are first class(from rock and roll shows, comedy,to good dramas) and also the price is right
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We have been to many performances at this well established Lancashire theatre. Majority of plays are excellent and make a thoroughly good night out. Sadly the furnishings are showing their age, but that does not affect ones enjoyment of a play. The daytime cafe is a quiet place to meet a friend for coffee....snacks are pretty useless, but sofas are comfortable !
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Good place for a cuppa 'n' cake catch up with friends, but doesn't open late afternoon, unfortunately.
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It is tradition in our family to visit on Christmas eve and watch the Christmas production. However lately I have visited quite frequently and we always have a good time. Out for dinner first then show up at the theatre for a few drinks before hand and then enjoy the production. The performances are consistently good in my opinion and the lighting and sounding are always on point. The chairs are comfortable, its a professional and clean environment, what more could you ask for.
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Absolutely brilliant. The late start and the absent actor did not detract from a stunning performance and deserving of 5 stars. The theatre is about to be refurbished so it will be even better!
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The show was littered with unnecessary language which, in my view, reflects on the theatre. I also didn't find the sound quality good
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