Local Reviews
In October 2014, patena said about Octagon Theatre
Brill production of Peter Pan, we just loved Tink.
We have booked again for Christmas eve with the kids.. so magical.
Unfortunately since changing the cafe the food last year was awful. We wont be eating at the octagon this year.
We have booked again for Christmas eve with the kids.. so magical.
Unfortunately since changing the cafe the food last year was awful. We wont be eating at the octagon this year.
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In October 2014, Denise M said about Octagon Theatre
Been a season ticket holder for five years now and the Octagon is well worth the patronage. Staff are welcoming, box office is good and the productions are well directed and performed. Good variety of plays and usually at least one Shakespeare with excellent interpretation. Excellent local theatre - Bolton is very fortunate, long may it continue
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In October 2014, Lynn H said about Octagon Theatre
We went seeing 'Hobson's Choice', when it was on it's run there, absolutely brilliant, the atmosphere was wonderful.
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In October 2014, JessicaCaitlin said about Octagon Theatre
Booked a visit to watch early one morning, fantastic play and very talented actors also as travelling from out of town I found this theatre to be close to local bus/train station and in an ideal location
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In November 2014, Mark H said about Octagon Theatre
Went to watch a play, the production was great as was the cast and setting. Not to expensive and a great place to go when you fancy doing something a bit different at the weekend. You can always go round Bolton for a drink after.
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In November 2014, NellBolton said about Octagon Theatre
The Octagon is a brilliant theatre showing a wide variety of plays/drama to appeal to most tastes, all with excellent casts. The seating is good although the leg room in some of the balcony seats can be a little restrictive
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In December 2014, AandP433 said about Octagon Theatre
I love going here. The productions are fantastib and the theatre has a great atmosphere. The bistro serves excellent food, although there are only a few options in the evening. The standard of food is good although it is slightly higher than average in terms of price.
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In December 2014, Thedragon22 said about Octagon Theatre
We visited the Octagon on our annual visit for the pantomime which this year is Alice in Wonderland.
We expected the usual pantomime, dame and all and were sadly disappointed by an alternative production in the round- if you didn't know the story then you wouldn't be any the wiser afterwards especially as you couldn't hear everything the cast was saying. Cast tried hard but give me the traditional fayre any time.
The theatre itself is a modern design and all seats have a great view albeit some seats are cramped. We tried the cafe for the first time and were distinctly unimpressed, pricy and little for what you get, small cake sizes and poor quality machine made coffee - if you charge Costa or Starbucks prices for a coffee then at least make them by hand instead of using a push button machine.
Overall the Octagon is usually a pleasant experience but in future we will avoid the cafe and stick to more traditional productions.
We expected the usual pantomime, dame and all and were sadly disappointed by an alternative production in the round- if you didn't know the story then you wouldn't be any the wiser afterwards especially as you couldn't hear everything the cast was saying. Cast tried hard but give me the traditional fayre any time.
The theatre itself is a modern design and all seats have a great view albeit some seats are cramped. We tried the cafe for the first time and were distinctly unimpressed, pricy and little for what you get, small cake sizes and poor quality machine made coffee - if you charge Costa or Starbucks prices for a coffee then at least make them by hand instead of using a push button machine.
Overall the Octagon is usually a pleasant experience but in future we will avoid the cafe and stick to more traditional productions.
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In December 2014, casper1245 said about Octagon Theatre
Would definitely go again ,nice comfy seats and a lovely atmosphere. watched a great play,Great little Theatre
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In December 2014, 3criticsBolton said about Octagon Theatre
We always visit the Octagon in the Christmas holidays, We loved the show this year "Alice in wonderland". The cast were fabulous in engaging with the audience encouraging them to chat to them, join in singing etc. I Love how the set changes, using every bit of space they have, very imaginative! Think the cast did a brilliant job. We love the Octagon shows and have already booked our tickets for the BFG next year... If you have not been to visit this years Alice in Wonderland, Quick don't miss it! (If you want to see a pantomime dame you need to go to the albert hall show instead!!! )
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