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the-Round Producing Venue in Bolton, UK

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About Bolton Theatre

Bolton Theatre is a welcoming producing venue located in the Octagon area of Bolton, blending intimate in-the-round staging with adaptable seating configurations. With a main theatre that seats up to the best available price and a studio theatre for up to the best available price, the space can be tailored to suit a wide range of performances. The venue underwent a major redevelopment and reopened in 2021, continuing a vibrant program that includes the Bolton Comedy Festival and ongoing theatrical productions.

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Whether you're catching a contemporary production, a touring show, or a locally produced performance, Bolton Theatre aims to make your experience straightforward and enjoyable. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, travel, and nearby places to stay and eat, so you can secure your seats and plan your visit with ease.

Venue highlights include in-the-round capabilities, flexible seating configurations, and clear seating plans shown during booking. The Octagon Theatre address is Howell Croft South, Bolton, BL1 1SB, United Kingdom. For theatre-goers, the closest car park is the Octagon NCP, and Bolton Railway Station is approximately a 7-minute walk away. Nearby hotels such as Holiday Inn Bolton Centre and Britannia Bolton Hotel provide convenient options for overnight stays. For dining and quick bites before or after shows, explore local cafés and restaurants in Bolton town centre. Keep an eye on official channels for performance updates, and secure your seats through trusted partner sites when available.

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Notable annual events include the Bolton Comedy Festival, alongside a continuous programme of theatre productions. The venue remains a cornerstone of Bolton’s cultural life, offering an accessible, friendly, and reliable ticket-buying experience—like having a guy in the business who’s got you covered.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Main Theatre capacity: up to 390 seats; Studio Theatre capacity: up to 100 seats.
  • Address: Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South, Bolton, BL1 1SB, United Kingdom.
  • Venue type: producing theatre with in-the-round capabilities; seating configurations can be adjusted for different shows.
  • Seating chart: seating plans are shown during the booking process on official channels.
  • Parking and transit: nearest car park is Octagon NCP; Bolton Railway Station is about a 7-minute walk from the venue.
  • Nearby hotels for visitors: Holiday Inn Bolton Centre (1 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2EW) and Britannia Bolton Hotel (Bolton, BL3 4TA).
  • Notable events/notes: the venue hosts Bolton Comedy Festival and an ongoing programme of theatre; redeveloped 2018–2021 and reopened in 2021.
  • Demolished/renamed: not demolished or renamed; the Octagon was renovated (Theatres Trust notes redevelopment 2018–2021).