Octagon Theatre, Theatre in Bolton, England
The Octagon Theatre features a main auditorium with flexible seating arrangements that can accommodate between 300 and 400 spectators in various configurations.
Princess Margaret inaugurated the Octagon Theatre on November 27, 1967, establishing the first professional theatre built in North West England after World War II.
The theatre presents eight to nine professional productions annually, ranging from traditional dramatic works to modern plays and musical performances.
Located at Howell Croft South on Washington Street in Bolton, the theatre includes a Kitchen & Bar where visitors can dine before or after performances.
Freddie Mercury performed one of his first live concerts at this theatre in 1969, marking an early milestone in his musical career.
Location: Bolton
Inception: 1967
Official opening: November 27, 1967
Website: https://octagonbolton.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.57722,-2.43056
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:33
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