Macbeth Mark Babych's production of Macbeth manages to thrill despite the familiarity of its subject, says Steve Griffiths. Read his review

Mark Babych's production of Macbeth manages to thrill despite the familiarity of its subject, says Steve Griffiths. Read his review
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The Memory of Water Shelagh StephensonOctagon Theatre Bolton and Liverpool Everyman & PlayhouseOctagon Theatre Bolton29 January - 21 February, 2026: 2 hours 30 minutes(also at Liverpool Everyman Theatre, February 25 - Ma...

Bolton Octagon's revival of Shelagh Stephenson's brilliant The Memory of Water reveals why 30 years haven't diminished the play to a homeopathic level... Read Robert Beale's five-star review
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A Christmas Carol Bolton Octagon blends classic Dickens with modern sensibilities is this fast-paced, small-cast version of venerable Christmas entertainment A Christmas Carol

Bolton Octagon blends classic Dickens with modern sensibilities is this fast-paced, small-cast version of venerable Christmas entertainment A Christmas Carol. Read Robert Beale's review...
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Pride and Prejudice It's a rom-com, with emphasis on the comedy, says Robert Beale of the new version of "Pride and Prejudice" having its UK premiere at Bolton Octagon.

It's a rom-com, with emphasis on the rom, says Robert Beale of the new "Pride and Prejudice" having its UK premiere at Bolton Octagon.
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Turning the tables on seeking asylum Asylum Link Merseyside's drama Afloat asks how British people would fare if they had to seek asylum elsewhere

Asylum Link Merseyside's drama Afloat asks how British people would fare if they had to seek asylum elsewhere
#AsylumLinkMerseyside #Afloat #octagontheatre @unitytheatre.bsky.social #theatreporto #LowtherPavilion #StudioWidnes
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Pride and Prejudice takes a summer tour of nothern theatres Five northern theatres get together for a light-hearted summer co-production of Pride and Prejudice

Five northern theatres get together for a light-hearted summer co-production of Pride and Prejudice
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The 39 Steps Review * Fairy Powered Productions Octagon Theatre, Bolton – until Saturday 10th May 2025 Reviewed by Rebecca Hampson 3*** Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock, The 39 Steps follows ...

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#3* from Rebecca Hampson for The 39 Steps at Bolton Octagon

“the consistent laughter from the audience proved that … the audience were lapping it up”

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Huge congratulations to #OctagonTheatre on a phenomenal press night for #OfMiceandMen! Wishing you a spectacular and successful run!

Of Mice and Men Steve Griffiths enjoys a five-star treat at Bolton Octagon's empathetic take on Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men

Steve Griffiths enjoys a five-star treat at Bolton Octagon's empathetic take on Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Read his review...
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Of Mice and Men to tour from February Steinbeck's classic Of Mice and Men sets out on a four-theatre co-produced tour from next month

Steinbeck's classic Of Mice and Men sets out on a four-theatre co-produced tour from next month
#HullTruck #octagontheatre #tbtlake #derbytheatre #OfMiceandMen #touring

A grid of headshots of the cast for Derby Theatre's production of Of Mice and Men, arranged in three rows with names in red text beneath each image. Top row (L-R): William Young, a man with red hair, a beard, and a serious look; Liam King, a man with curly brown hair and a neutral expression; Luke Richard, bald with a beard and a serious expression; Jeff Alexander, short-cropped hair, a goatee, and a focused look. Middle row (L-R): Emma Charlton, blonde hair tied back, head resting on hand, smiling softly; Tom Fletcher, short brown hair, neutral expression; Rob Maloney, dark short hair, serious look; Afton Moran, short dark hair, neutral expression. Bottom row (L-R): Laurence Pears, light brown hair, slight smile; Stefan Race, curly hair, neutral look; Ben Wilson, shaved head, beard, warm smile.

This spring, #DerbyTheatre presents Steinbeck’s timeless classic #OfMiceandMen with #OctagonTheatre, #HullTruck, and #tbtLake. Running 6 Feb - 1 Mar, 2025, it’s a moving tale of friendship and dreams.

Cast: William Young, Luke Richards, Liam King & many more.
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