Bolton Octagon Archives

Blonde Bombshells of 1943, Octagon Theatre, Bolton

Posted by Desmond Bullen | Jun 19, 2023 | Arts, Theatre

It has stood the test of time. Inspired by the success of Holbeck-born Ivy Benson’s...

Posted by Chris Wallis | May 3, 2023 | Arts, Theatre

‘The scene is the blue and white room in the house of the Misses Susan and Phoebe Throssel in...

Posted by Chris Wallis | Sep 27, 2022 | Arts, Theatre

A play about the power of words has never been more relevant. Political rhetoric has brought this...

Posted by Chris Wallis | Jun 7, 2022 | Arts, Theatre

Choosing to produce One Man, Two Guvnors, a play by Richard Bean known as ‘the funniest show on...

Posted by Chris Wallis | Jul 7, 2021 | Arts, Theatre

This is extremely silly. And yet, somehow, quite poignant. With three actors playing 15 parts,...