This is a lovely intimate entertaining space. I particularly liked the steep angle of the seating as it meant you had a clear view of the performance area from every seat, no twisting around to see between the people infront of you.
The acoustics were great too. It was so refreshing to hear voices and guitars without being overpowered by over amped sound systems.
I'd definitely be interested in coming to another performance especially if its as good as the Book Ends doing the Simon and Garfunkel through the years tour.
My first visit to the Bolton Octagon Theatre and I will be back! It's an intimate and comfortable space and the staff are helpful and polite.
I was here to see "Blonde Bombshells of 1943," a dramatically slight musical drama that worked best as an exercise in nostalgia. It was elevated by the wonderful performances of a talented ensemble cast. My afternoon went with a swing!
Fantastic! Watched the Jeeves and Wooster production and it was simply brilliant. Laugh out loud funny. The set was amazing, superb acting especially as there were only 3 actors!
Had a meal before going to see 'Perfect Nonsense', a PG Wodehouse Jeeves & Wooster play.
The food and service was very good. The Octagon is a really friendly place to be.
The play was sensational. Absolutely hilarious. The three actors worked their socks off to produce one of the funniest nights I've ever been to. Get there if you can.
A fabulous theatre to go and see productions, pretty much all the seats give a full view, won't spoil the performance in any way. With enough bars for pre drinks and able to pre order at half time and reasonably priced. Ladies have a bit if a queue for the bathroom at peak times, gents OK. Now with a restaurant on the ground floor, have yet to try for the food.
Had a meal before the show. Very relaxing with lovely, friendly staff. I had the Hunters chicken which was very good. My husband had the fish but was disappointed as part of it was rubbery. However the waitress apologized and knocked off the price of the coffee.
The show, blonde bombshells was fantastic. Humorous with good music
Went to see A view from the bridge by Arthur Miller. Excellent play really worth going to see. Outstanding actors, cant praise them enough. Not much leg room in my seat and I'm only 4ft 11 so I felt a little constricted. Pre ordered interval drinks would have worked well if we had been told where to collect them from. By the time we has asked someone and located them we only had a couple of minutes left to drink them. Venue was the Octagon in Bolton. Easy to park but there are a lot of corridors and stairs and doors, very confusing! However, I would return to watch another play here.
A lovely in the round theatre and terrific production of A Christmas Carol. Helpful and friendly volunteers on hand to guide you around and answer any questions you may have. Nicely stocked bar - good idea to pre-order drinks for the interval
Magnificent. A jewel of a theatre and consistently one of the finest around. Always exceptional productions from a talented cast. Current production of A View From The Bridge is outstanding!
A superb local theatre catering for all ages with entertainment all round and a superb cafe open at evening and weekend which is reasonably priced. A great idea not to compete with neighbouring theatre the Albert halls when it comes to day to day productions like panto means the octagon has become a serious player locally.
Watched, "The book of Will". As usual this little theatre punches way above it's weight!
You are always close to the action in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Cannot recommend this venue highly enough...
Excellent, theatre and some Great shows. No matter where you sit in this theatre, you get a great view and an immersive experience.
What a wonderful 8 sided little theatre jammed full of electronics. I am rather deaf but the acoustics are perfect. And this musical version of the Book Thief was spectacular. What a talented cast!!
Brilliant production of Jeeves & Wooster. Well organised and nicely furnished venue. Friendly and helpful staff.
Friendly and helpful staff. The theatre feels much more modern after the renovations. Can’t wait to go again.
Amazing shows. Brilliant for the kids as well as adults
Lovely intimate performance space. Excellent refreshment and dining facilities. Enjoyed the show 'in the round" . Will definitely be going back
Great theatre. One of the only theatres where I don't think it matters where you sit since all the seats are good.
Just back from Spring and Port Wine was simply brilliant, fantastic show and amazing cast. First timers at Xmas for A Christmas Carol and booked up already for Ladies Day! Never experienced theatre like this you feel totally immersed in every performance. Thank you for a wonderful night again!
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