Arts… Talking Heads review, Octagon Theatre 13 Jun 201713 Jun 2017 I think Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads monologues probably split the audience into those that have fond memories of the original BBC series in 1988, and those that have possibly…
Arts… 22 Poems for the 22 31 May 201731 May 2017 Manchester, in the aftermath of the terrible events on 22nd May, was a city united, voicing its sorrow, solidarity and hope in poetry and song. Many people were moved to…
Arts… Winter Hill takes centre stage at Octagon – review 16 May 201716 May 2017 Winter Hill is a brand new play by Timberlake Wertenbaker, set in the near future, about a group of women who meet up in a half-constructed hotel complex on Winter…
Arts… Captivating!: ‘I Capture the Castle’ review 29 Apr 201729 Apr 2017 I Capture the Castle is a new musical at The Octagon Theatre, Bolton, based on the first novel by acclaimed author Dodie Smith. Although arguably her most famous book now…
Community… Pop Up treats in store this weekend 22 Mar 201722 Mar 2017 Last month, Bolton at Home brought the Pop-up Business School to Bolton for a packed week of free training, information and inspiration – all designed to inspire and support Bolton’s…
community events… The Teenage Market’s back in town 3 Mar 20173 Mar 2017 Bolton’s successful Teenage Market will be back in town tomorrow (Saturday, March 4). The market gives young people, aged 13 to 25, an opportunity to showcase their business ideas as…
Arts… Review of Ashes, Octagon Theatre 28 Feb 201728 Feb 2017 Last night I went to the Octagon to see Ashes, a play by David Rudkin which, I was intrigued to hear, is infrequently performed. Leafing through the programme there was…
Arts… ‘Ashes’ at the Octagon 21 Feb 201721 Feb 2017 The Octagon Theatre Bolton and the University of Bolton are proud to present the rarely performed play Ashes, written by David Rudkin. A powerful and poetic play that follows the…
Community… Smithills ghost captured on camera? 18 Feb 201718 Feb 2017 This was going to be a straightforward review but then a strange photo changed it all… On Friday night I went along to Smithills Hall, for the last guided Ghost…
Events… Half term fun in Bolton’s Libraries 16 Feb 201716 Feb 2017 There are a lot of half-term activities happening in Bolton's Libraries nest week. Check the list below for something to keep your little treasures amused: Bolton Central Library and Museum…
