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Mar
28
Thursday
Spot's Birthday Party
4:00pm at The Octagon Theatre
Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited! Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation brings your favourite pup and his friends to life in an interactive and accessible show suitable for ages 2plus and their grown ups.
Bolton Music Service Spring Concert 3
7:00pm at Bolton Albert Halls Theatre, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
Bolton Music Service presents their spring concert 'Spring Rocks ensembles
Mar
29
Friday
Free Friday over 40's Party at Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
12:00pm at Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel, Manchester Rd., Blackrod, Bolton BL6 5RU
Join us on Good Friday 29th March for our amazing party night! Get ready to dance the night away with DJ entertainment! Best part? Entry is absolutely FREE! Tag your friends and spread the word!! Register for your free ticket here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../free-friday-party-night
Experience Easter
2:00pm – 3:30pm at Harwood Methodist Church, Longsight Lane, Harwood, Bolton, BL2 3HX
Harwood Methodist Church are inviting you down to come and explore the Easter story, including the death and resurrection of Jesus. There will be plenty of fun activities for the whole family with refreshments provided by the café. Entry is free with the event starting at 2pm.
Spot's Birthday Party
4:00pm at The Octagon Theatre
Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited! Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation brings your favourite pup and his friends to life in an interactive and accessible show suitable for ages 2plus and their grown ups.
Supreme Queen
7:30pm – 10:0pm at Bolton Albert Halls Theatre, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
Supreme Queen continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to one of the planet's greatest ever rock bands.
Northern Soul Motown
8:00pm – 12:00pm at Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL5 1AA
The Over Hulton Soul Club will be at Over Hulton Conservative Club for a great night of across the board oldies, monsters, current floor fillers, 70's to 80's and anything in between with all your favourite records spun by resident DJs Simon McGovern, Roy Dolly Critchley and John Starczac. Entry is £5 on the door with things getting underway at 8pm.
Paddy Johnson Live
9:00pm – 11:00pm at Nook and Cranny Harwood, 12, Harwood, Gatefold, Bolton, BL2 3HN
Bolton FM's very own Paddy Johnson will be performing some of his own versions of country classics from the 60s and 70s at the Nook and Cranny pub in Harwood. Come on down and enjoy yourself on Good Friday night from 9pm!
Mar
30
Saturday
Figure Kollectorz
9:00am – 4:00pm at Bolton Stadium Hotel, De Havilland Way, Horwich, BL6 6SF
Figure Kollectorz is a brand new toy convention/expo coming to the North West of England. The convention will feature 30+ toy traders that will be selling both new and retro figures, large or small, articulated or statue. It will also feature a Toy Expo that will so far feature such companies as Yolopark, Newlegendsorder, Drwu, Minifigures.me and many more to be announced. Soon to be announced will be other activities associated with the event. Follow all the latest info via my facebook page and instagram page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/166376086488790/?mibextid=oMANbw https://www.legendsscalecollector.com/figure-kollectorz
Join us on a Brand New magical Pantomime for 2024 - The Adventures of Pinocchio!
Easter Fun Day
11:00am – 3:00pm at Bolton Market, Ashburner Street, Bolton, BL1 1TJ
You can head down to Bolton Markets and join them for their Easter Fun Day! There's lots of FREE family fun to enjoy such as live music, face painting, an Easter biscuit workshop PLUS a magic show by Mark Daniel and balloon modelling. You even get a chance to meet the Easter Bunny as well! It all gets underway from 11am so don't miss out.
Easter Event
12:00pm – 4:00pm at Andrew Lane Park, Andrew Lane, Bolton, BL1 7JQ
Bolton FM will be down at Andrew Lane Park where there will be lots of fun for everyone as part of the annual Easter Event! You'll be able to enjoy games, stalls and music in addition to a visit from the Easter Bunny. On top of that, there is a competition for children between the ages of 3 to 6 and 7 to 11, where they'll get the chance to design a poster that will be professionally printed and displayed in the area. Entry is free with the fun starting at 12pm!
Charity Fun Day
2:00pm – 10:00pm at Bar Lane Bowling Club, Bar Lane, Bolton, BL1 7JD
The Lullaby Trust will be at Bar Lane Bowling Club for a charity fun day in memory of Christopher Gray, with plenty to look forward to for the whole family. Magic Mark Daniel will have a show at 2pm PROMPT as well as BBQ, tombola, a variety of raffle prizes, music and karaoke, a sweet stall plus a fully licensed bar. Entry is free with the event starting at 2pm and the doors opening at 1:30pm.
Spot's Birthday Party
4:00pm at The Octagon Theatre
Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited! Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation brings your favourite pup and his friends to life in an interactive and accessible show suitable for ages 2plus and their grown ups.
A fantastic event that showcases original young bands, with all proceeds going to local charities.
Bingo Bedlam at The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
7:00pm – 2:00am at Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa Hospital Road Bromley Cross BL7 9PZ
If you like fun, winning prizes, dancing, music and bingo this night is for you. The Bingo Bedlam Team put on a show adding those extra touches to a standard game of bingo.
Mar
31
Sunday
Dinosaur Adventure Live – Trouble on Volcano Island
11:30am – 12:30pm at Bolton Albert Halls Theatre, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
“The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth” 65 million years in the making… Are you ready for the adventure? Join our intrepid Dinosaur Adventurers as we journey to a world of living, breathing, life-like Dinosaurs. Walk with us through the Jurassic era on an unforgettable interactive experience as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on Earth. Feel the excitement of meeting real life-like Dinosaurs face-to-face and hearing the tremendous roar of a T-Rex. Learn their history and even feed them but watch out – you could be on the menu. This awe-inspiring stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in an enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs. You won’t want to miss this adventure of a lifetime, so hold onto you hats as this show will blow you away! “It’s Totally T-rex-iffic”
Easter Egg Hunt
12:00pm – 2:30pm at Turton Tower, Chapeltown Road, Chapeltown, Bolton, BL7 0HG
Turton Tower are going to be marking Easter Sunday by holding an Easter Egg Hunt on its grounds! You'll be able to pick up an entry form on arrival from the stand near the Woodland Café and follow the Easter egg trail by solving the clues as you go along. Entry is £2 per person with each entrant receiving a chocolate treat as well as the chance to win the star prize of an Easter egg kindly provided by the café. The event starts at 12pm so don't miss it!
Dinosaur Family Fun Day
12:30pm at Last Drop Village & Spa, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9PZ
Explore our 20 acres once inhabited by a world of dinosaurs! This Easter Sunday the Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa are bringing Dinosaurs back with a Dinosaur experience! The day will include an interactive show, roaming dinosaurs, puppet show, arts and crafts and a Dinosaur Egg Hunt!
Easter Sunday Carvery
1:00pm – 4:00pm at Bolton Stadium Hotel De Havilland Way Horwich BL6 6SF
Get the family together for our Easter Sunday Carvery from 1pm, with children's entertainment from 2:00pm
Apr
01
Monday
Bolton Unity Festival 2024
11:00am – 3:00pm at Toughsheet Community Stadium, De Havilland Way, Bolton, BL6 6SF
Bolton Unity Project will be having the third annual Bolton Unity Festival hosted at the Toughsheet Community Stadium! This festival will celebrate the work of the Bolton Unity Project, by bringing together an eclectic and diverse mix of music, foods and activities - celebrating a range of cultures under one umbrella. The event will run from 11am - 3pm, so feel free to call in and see them during your Bank Holiday shopping trip to Middlebrook, or before you head for your seat in the Stadium for the Bolton Wanderers vs Reading match! The event is free to attend, and there will be plenty of information stalls for local groups, as well as foods from different cultures available to buy from their food vendors. Also keep an eye out for the UNITY PARADE which will leave from the Premier Suite and make its way around the outside of the Stadium at 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm - led by samba drummers and huge puppets!!
Avid's Angels Easter Event
11:00am – 4:00pm at Heaton Cricket Club, Church Rd, Bolton BL1 5RH
Join us for a purr-fect Easter Monday, supporting Avid's Angels Cat Rescue.
Easter Family Fun Night
5:00pm – 10:00pm at Rose and Crown, 222 Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3EE
The Rose and Crown pub in Westhoughton will be having an Easter Family Fun Night in aid of the Aspire charity. You can look forward to a night of Easter Disco Fun for all the family to enjoy with Andy Partington in addition to lots of different games, chocolate bingo, prizes to be won and much more fun! Tickets are £1 per person and they can either be purchased at the bar on any week day or paid on the door on the night.
Apr
03
Wednesday
Most Haunted Yvette Fielding
7:30pm – 9:30pm at Bolton Albert Halls Theatre, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
The acclaimed World No.1 paranormal show Most Haunted is the original and most successful worldwide Paranormal investigation series ever made and premiers it’s Spine-chilling theatre show in 2023/24.
HOUDINI'S GREATEST ESCAPE
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Harry Houdini is the world's greatest entertainer Just as his death-defying escapology stunts have him, and his wife Bess, on the cusp of a career-defining performance for King Edward, he finds himself framed for murder by a gang of criminals in cahoots with the chief of police. Can Harry & Bess escape the plot and clear their names? And how is their rival, the Superstar Spiritualist Medium, involved?
Apr
04
Thursday
TO CELEBRATE EID JOIN US IN ONE OUR OUR EXCITING THEMED WORKSHOPS. Join us for our FREE Family Eid Workshop which will include a wonderful selection of family storytelling with arts and crafts activities.
A fun-filled EGG-Cellent pantomime for all the family performed by an award winning local community theatre group.
HOUDINI'S GREATEST ESCAPE
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Harry Houdini is the world's greatest entertainer Just as his death-defying escapology stunts have him, and his wife Bess, on the cusp of a career-defining performance for King Edward, he finds himself framed for murder by a gang of criminals in cahoots with the chief of police. Can Harry & Bess escape the plot and clear their names? And how is their rival, the Superstar Spiritualist Medium, involved?
Apr
05
Friday
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
3:30pm – 5:0pm at Bolton Albert Halls Theatre, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
Come and join in the fun with an all star cast to be announced as we tell the magical tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, packed with songs, dance and lots of comedy.
Paranormal & Psychic Event with Celebrity Psychic Marcus Starr
7:00pm at Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel, Manchester Rd., Blackrod, Bolton BL6 5RU
Experience an Unforgettable Night of Paranormal Investigations & Psychic Mediumship with Celebrity Psychic Marcus Starr at The Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel.
BTW The New Empire
7:00pm – 10:00pm at Ellesmere Road Recreation Club, 24-26 Ellesmere Road, Bolton, United Kingdom
Family friendly professional wrestling returns to Bolton featuring BTW stars and the best of the UK.
A fun-filled EGG-Cellent pantomime for all the family performed by an award winning local community theatre group.
HOUDINI'S GREATEST ESCAPE
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Harry Houdini is the world's greatest entertainer Just as his death-defying escapology stunts have him, and his wife Bess, on the cusp of a career-defining performance for King Edward, he finds himself framed for murder by a gang of criminals in cahoots with the chief of police. Can Harry & Bess escape the plot and clear their names? And how is their rival, the Superstar Spiritualist Medium, involved?
Apr
06
Saturday
Harwood Artisan Market
10:00am – 2:00pm at Harwood Methodist Church, Longsight Lane, Harwood, Bolton, BL2 3HX
Harwood Methodist Church will be having an artisan market inside its wonderful activities hall! There'll be over forty stalls selling hand made products and produce by local people. All money raised on the day will go to the church in addition to Macmillan Cancer Support. Furthermore, the artisan café will be open selling hot and cold food and beverages. Entry is free and it gets underway from 10am!
Join us on a Brand New magical Pantomime for 2024 - The Adventures of Pinocchio!
YOUTH THEATRE TASTER SESSION: 7-11
11:00am – 11:45am at The Octagon Theatre
Want to find out more about the Octagon’s Youth Theatre sessions? Join us for a FREE taster session ahead of the Summer Term 2024.
YOUTH THEATRE TASTER SESSION: 11-14
12:00pm – 12:45pm at The Octagon Theatre
Want to find out more about the Octagon’s Youth Theatre sessions? Join us for a FREE taster session ahead of the Summer Term 2024.
YOUTH THEATRE TASTER SESSION: 14-17
1:00pm – 1:45pm at The Octagon Theatre
Want to find out more about the Octagon’s Youth Theatre sessions? Join us for a FREE taster session ahead of the Summer Term 2024.
A fun-filled EGG-Cellent pantomime for all the family performed by an award winning local community theatre group.
A fun-filled EGG-Cellent pantomime for all the family performed by an award winning local community theatre group.
HOUDINI'S GREATEST ESCAPE
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Harry Houdini is the world's greatest entertainer Just as his death-defying escapology stunts have him, and his wife Bess, on the cusp of a career-defining performance for King Edward, he finds himself framed for murder by a gang of criminals in cahoots with the chief of police. Can Harry & Bess escape the plot and clear their names? And how is their rival, the Superstar Spiritualist Medium, involved?
Apr
07
Sunday
Join us on a Brand New magical Pantomime for 2024 - The Adventures of Pinocchio!
Arrival – The Hits of Abba
7:30pm – 10:0pm at Bolton Albert Halls Theatre, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
With a winning formula of fantastic harmonies, authentic costumes, interactive video footage and first-class vocals and musicians, ARRIVAL brings to life the extraordinary song-writing talents of Benny and Bjorn, recreating the true feel and thrill of a live ABBA show.
Apr
08
Monday
Join us on a Brand New magical Pantomime for 2024 - The Adventures of Pinocchio!
Apr
09
Tuesday
Join us on a Brand New magical Pantomime for 2024 - The Adventures of Pinocchio!
Join us on a Brand New magical Pantomime for 2024 - The Adventures of Pinocchio!
Bouncers
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. The original Bouncers is back in town. Everyone will be here: the DJ, the girls, boys and the fish and chip van.
Apr
10
Wednesday
Bouncers
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. The original Bouncers is back in town. Everyone will be here: the DJ, the girls, boys and the fish and chip van.
Apr
11
Thursday
Story Makers sessions allow children to enjoy wonderful tales, told by a storyteller, that includes creative crafts and musical moments that bring the story to life. There will be a small soft play area for families with little ones.
Apr
12
Friday
Bouncers
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. The original Bouncers is back in town. Everyone will be here: the DJ, the girls, boys and the fish and chip van.
Apr
13
Saturday
Forever Tina Tribute Night
7:00pm – 11:00pm at Last Drop Village, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL7 9PZ, United Kingdom
Enjoy the music of Tina Turner performed by Emelina James and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of one of the greats of our times. Booking early is recommended. Ticket price £15.00 per person available from The Last Drop Village website.
Bouncers
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. The original Bouncers is back in town. Everyone will be here: the DJ, the girls, boys and the fish and chip van.
Apr
14
Sunday
Stars & Cars 2024
11:00am at Bolton Arena, Bolton, BL6 6LB
Stars & Cars is back for 2024, bigger and better than ever! Join us at Bolton Arena in Horwich on the 14th of April 2024 as we display the largest selection of replica movie & TV vehicles in Europe! Interact with our huge selection of characters from your favourite TV shows and films while checking out our stalls full of memorabilia & merchandise. Every penny of profit made from Stars & Cars 2024 is donated to Derian House Children's Hospice in Chorley. Our donations help them to provide care and respite for children with life-limiting or life-shortening conditions.
Soul All Dayer
2:00pm – 8:00pm at D Haviland Club, Gladstone Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7EL
The Bolton Spitfire Soul Club will be holding an All Dayer at the D Haviland Club where you can enjoy nothing but the best northern soul music played by DJs Mark Speakman, Ian Cunliffe, Pete Eccles, Brian Walker and Vance Butterworth. Entry is £5 per person and it all starts at 2pm.
Sinatra: Raw
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
The critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning show ‘Sinatra: RAW’ stars actor and singer Richard Shelton, accompanied on piano. Wolverhampton-born, and fondly remembered from TV’s ‘Emmerdale’, Shelton is internationally acclaimed as one of the world’s best interpreters of Frank Sinatra’s music. ‘Sinatra: RAW’ brings to life the man who defined an era, and whose musical legacy will never die.
Bouncers
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. The original Bouncers is back in town. Everyone will be here: the DJ, the girls, boys and the fish and chip van.
Apr
15
Monday
TO CELEBRATE EID JOIN US IN ONE OUR OUR EXCITING THEMED WORKSHOPS. Join local poet Amina Beg for a poetry workshop inspired by Muslim stories in celebration of Eid. No experience of writing is required - everyone is welcome to attend. This workshop is for adults aged 18+. About Amina Amina is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, director, poet, facilitator and DJ aiming to change the social and political discourse framed around representation for Muslim women. In 2021, Amina performed 'Sohni' at the Edinburgh Fringe. Amina has also worked with Contact Theatre, Let's Talk Rochdale and the Royal Exchange Theatre. Amina is currently developing a short film and is part of Kali Theatre's 2023/24 DISCOVERY Programme.
ORCHESTRA
7:00pm – 8:00pm at The Octagon Theatre
A youth orchestra practises during half term holidays in preparation for a concert. Unexpected events cause them all to interrogate their relationship with success. How do you protect the joy of the process whilst also wanting to be the best? Is striving for artistic excellence worth the pressure of losing soul? Orchestra is part of National Theatre Connections, performed by Young Octagon written by Charlie Josephine and directed by Ruth Allison. Young Octagon is the Octagon Theatre’s performance company that develops excellence in young actors aged 13-19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs). Young Octagon provides an opportunity for talented young people who have the potential for professional acting and theatre making careers, to work with professional directors and creatives, to create bold and adventurous pieces of theatre for performance. Please note this play contains strong language and material of a sensitive nature including a reference to suicide that may be triggering for some individuals.
Bouncers
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. The original Bouncers is back in town. Everyone will be here: the DJ, the girls, boys and the fish and chip van.
Apr
16
Tuesday
ORCHESTRA
7:00pm – 8:00pm at The Octagon Theatre
A youth orchestra practises during half term holidays in preparation for a concert. Unexpected events cause them all to interrogate their relationship with success. How do you protect the joy of the process whilst also wanting to be the best? Is striving for artistic excellence worth the pressure of losing soul? Orchestra is part of National Theatre Connections, performed by Young Octagon written by Charlie Josephine and directed by Ruth Allison. Young Octagon is the Octagon Theatre’s performance company that develops excellence in young actors aged 13-19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs). Young Octagon provides an opportunity for talented young people who have the potential for professional acting and theatre making careers, to work with professional directors and creatives, to create bold and adventurous pieces of theatre for performance. Please note this play contains strong language and material of a sensitive nature including a reference to suicide that may be triggering for some individuals.
Bouncers
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. The original Bouncers is back in town. Everyone will be here: the DJ, the girls, boys and the fish and chip van.
Apr
17
Wednesday
Bouncers
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. The original Bouncers is back in town. Everyone will be here: the DJ, the girls, boys and the fish and chip van.
Apr
18
Thursday
Spring Community Walk
2:00pm – 3:30pm at Meet at the Barlow Car Park next to Edgworth Cricket Club, 216 Bolton Road, Edgworth, Bolton, BL7 0AP
The Bolton Unity Project are inviting you for one of their Spring Community Walks, with this week's occurring around the Edgworth/Wayoh Reservoir. You are advised to be at the Barlow Car Park next to Edgworth Cricket Club at around 1:45pm for the start of the walk at 2pm. This will be a fairly gentle walk of roughly 2-3 miles or around an hour and a half. If you would like to participate, please contact Keith Armstrong via email at tcc@bolton.gmim.org.uk or by calling him on 07500928573.
Bouncers
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. The original Bouncers is back in town. Everyone will be here: the DJ, the girls, boys and the fish and chip van.
Apr
19
Friday
Dreamcoat Stars
7:30pm – 10:0pm at Bolton Albert Halls Theatre, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
Featuring stars from the global hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Experience the UK’s biggest and best night of musical smash-hits!
Bouncers
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. The original Bouncers is back in town. Everyone will be here: the DJ, the girls, boys and the fish and chip van.
After sell-out shows, the Octagon Comedy Club is back for even more laughs! Join us and enjoy a hilarious night of live stand-up from some of the best names in comedy. It's guaranteed to be the funniest night in Bolton! Line-up to be announced soon...
Apr
20
Saturday
Wifi Wars
2:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
WIFI WARS RETURNS WITH THE LIVE COMEDY GAME SHOW WHERE YOU ALL PLAY ALONG! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!
Clinton Baptiste Roller Ghoster
7:30pm – 10:0pm at Bolton Albert Halls Theatre, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’ returns with his hilarious one-man show. Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’ returns with his hilarious one-man show featuring his trademark audience readings, the story of his meteoric rise and some spooky treats to make your hair stand on end. Laugh, gasp, scream your head off…but whatever you do….hold tight, as Clinton takes you on probably the most white knuckle ride of your life!
Bouncers
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. The original Bouncers is back in town. Everyone will be here: the DJ, the girls, boys and the fish and chip van.
Apr
22
Monday
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
7:30pm – 11:30pm at Walmsley Parish Hall, Blackburn Rd, Egerton, Bolton BL7 9SA
Walmsley Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents Beautiful, the story of hit-maker Carole King from when she was Carole Klein, a young songwriter from Brooklyn, to the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music.
Apr
23
Tuesday
YOUTH THEATRE: 11-14
4:30pm – 6:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Performers in this group are given the opportunity to experience a variety of texts and theatrical approaches that enhance their skills as actors. Young people are encouraged to work creatively and collaboratively, with an emphasis on ensemble acting as well as on developing their own particular talents. If you are aged 14, then you can either join our 11-14 or 14-17 group.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
7:30pm – 11:30pm at Walmsley Parish Hall, Blackburn Rd, Egerton, Bolton BL7 9SA
Walmsley Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents Beautiful, the story of hit-maker Carole King from when she was Carole Klein, a young songwriter from Brooklyn, to the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music.
Apr
24
Wednesday
ARTBEAT
11:00am – 1:00pm at The Octagon Theatre
ArtBeat is our group for over 50s who want to develop their drama skills, explore their creativity and meet new people. No experience of performing is needed to join - everyone is welcome.
BRIDGES COMPANY: WEDNESDAY GROUP
2:00pm – 3:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Our award-winning Bridges programme enables young people and adults with additional needs and learning disabilities to take part in drama and performance opportunities at the Octagon Theatre. Bridges Company offers adult participants a chance to work collaboratively to perform for audiences. The sessions provide acting opportunities in an inclusive setting, with the emphasis being on gaining confidence and improving collaborative skills. This is one of two Bridges Company groups. The second runs on a Thursday - you can find more information here.
YOUTH THEATRE: 14-17
6:00pm – 8:00pm at The Octagon Theatre
Youth Theatre for our older participants aims to develop young people as sophisticated performers who feel confident to take creative risks in a supportive and engaging environment. We encourage actors to challenge themselves to work together and to flourish in a professional theatre environment. If you are aged 14, then you can either join our 11-14 or 14-17 group.
A lively programme of music featuring our senior ensembles including Stage Band, Brass, Choir and more, performing a variety of traditional and contemporary pieces. Our amazing students showcase.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
7:30pm – 11:30pm at Walmsley Parish Hall, Blackburn Rd, Egerton, Bolton BL7 9SA
Walmsley Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents Beautiful, the story of hit-maker Carole King from when she was Carole Klein, a young songwriter from Brooklyn, to the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music.
Little Shop of Horrors
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
The mean green monster musical explodes into Bolton! Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!
Apr
25
Thursday
Spring Community Walk
2:00pm – 3:30pm at Meet at Horwich Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5PY
The Bolton Unity Project are inviting you for one of their Spring Community Walks, with this week's being the Old Station Park Horwich Historical Trial with a guide from the Horwich Heritage Centre. You are advised to be at Horwich Leisure Centre at around 1:45pm for the start of the walk at 2pm. This will be a fairly gentle walk of roughly 2-3 miles or around an hour and a half. If you would like to participate, please contact Keith Armstrong via email at tcc@bolton.gmim.org.uk or by calling him on 07500928573.
BRIDGES COMPANY: THURSDAY GROUP
4:00pm – 5:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
Our award-winning Bridges programme enables young people and adults with additional needs and learning disabilities to take part in drama and performance opportunities at the Octagon Theatre. Bridges Company offers adult participants a chance to work collaboratively to perform for audiences. The sessions provide acting opportunities in an inclusive setting, with the emphasis being on gaining confidence and improving collaborative skills. This is one of two Bridges Company groups. The second runs on a Wednesday - you can find more information here.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
7:30pm – 11:30pm at Walmsley Parish Hall, Blackburn Rd, Egerton, Bolton BL7 9SA
Walmsley Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents Beautiful, the story of hit-maker Carole King from when she was Carole Klein, a young songwriter from Brooklyn, to the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music.
Little Shop of Horrors
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
The mean green monster musical explodes into Bolton! Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!
Apr
26
Friday
Luther
7:30pm – 10:0pm at Bolton Albert Halls Theatre, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice' makes a triumphant return to the Albert Halls Bolton 2024 “The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 8 piece band ‘Never Too Much’, ‘Here and Now’, ‘Give Me the Reason’, ‘I Really didn’t mean it’, ‘Stop to Love’, ‘So Amazing’, ‘The Best Things in Life Are Free’, ‘Always and Forever’, ‘Endless Love’, ‘Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now’, ‘Your Secret Love’, ‘Love The One You’re With’, ‘Superstar’, ‘Dance with My Father’ and many many more. Luther Vandross the legend lives on…”
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
7:30pm – 11:30pm at Walmsley Parish Hall, Blackburn Rd, Egerton, Bolton BL7 9SA
Walmsley Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents Beautiful, the story of hit-maker Carole King from when she was Carole Klein, a young songwriter from Brooklyn, to the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music.
Little Shop of Horrors
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
The mean green monster musical explodes into Bolton! Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!
Apr
27
Saturday
Victoria Hall Lunchtime Concert (Featuring BMS Soloists & Bolton Music service ensemble)
12:00pm at Victoria Hall, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 2AS
This is the first of this year's series of lunchtime concerts at the Victoria Hall. Please see www.victoriahallbolton.org.uk website for more details
UK Pink Floyd Experience
7:30pm – 9:30pm at Bolton Albert Halls Theatre, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
Celebrating over 50 years of one of rock’s most influential bands, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd. Featuring the iconic album “The Dark Side Of The Moon”
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
7:30pm – 11:30pm at Walmsley Parish Hall, Blackburn Rd, Egerton, Bolton BL7 9SA
Walmsley Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents Beautiful, the story of hit-maker Carole King from when she was Carole Klein, a young songwriter from Brooklyn, to the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music.
Little Shop of Horrors
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
The mean green monster musical explodes into Bolton! Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!
RammStock 24
8:00pm – 11:00pm at The Rabbit Hole, Kay Brow Yard Kay Brow, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9AY
Join us for a night of great live music from some young upcoming bands at The Rabbit Hole, with headliner Saints + Thieves supported by Vaguely Sane and Shoehorn, you are sure to have fantastic night. Open 8pm till late, entry by wrist band in advance from the venue or on the door for £10.
Apr
28
Sunday
The all new closed road route, will start and finish at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, making its way along Chorley New Road before returning back to the stadium. All runners will be allocated a race number and individual timing chip. We will start sending out runner numbers from April 2024. You will receive an email from us informing you when to expect these.
Ultra White Collar Boxing Bolton – 28-04-2024
3:30pm at Lion of Vienna Suite, Toughsheet Community Stadium
Ultra White Collar Boxing holds Amazing, Glamorous black tie events in over 100 cities across the UK. Enjoy a fantastic evening of boxing and support our boxers who have trained hard for 8 weeks to step in the ring and raise money for charity. NOTE: If you pay for a deposit for a VIP Table the remaining balance of £250 must be paid 3 weeks before the event. This must be paid online via the remaining balance option on the event page. It is necessary to purchase tickets in advance as they will not be available on the day of the event or at the entrance. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Standing ticket prices increase 4 weeks before the event and again a week before the event, so don’t forget to get them whilst you have the early bird prices.
Little Shop of Horrors
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
The mean green monster musical explodes into Bolton! Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!
Apr
29
Monday
Little Shop of Horrors
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
The mean green monster musical explodes into Bolton! Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!
Apr
30
Tuesday
BACKSTAGE TOURS 2024 - GROUPS
10:00am – 11:30am at The Octagon Theatre
The Octagon is opening its doors on select dates in 2024 to welcome school groups and other groups (of 10 or more people) into the theatre.
Little Shop of Horrors
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
The mean green monster musical explodes into Bolton! Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!
May
01
Wednesday
Little Shop of Horrors
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
The mean green monster musical explodes into Bolton! Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!
May
02
Thursday
Spring Community Walk
2:00pm – 3:30pm at Meet on the Entwistle Reservoir Dam, Batridge Road car park, Green Arms Road, Turton,
The Bolton Unity Project are inviting you for one of their Spring Community Walks, with this week's occurring at the Entwistle Reservoir. You are advised to be at the Entwistle Reservoir Dam at around 1:45pm for the start of the walk at 2pm. This will be a fairly gentle walk of roughly 2-3 miles or around an hour and a half. If you would like to participate, please contact Keith Armstrong via email at tcc@bolton.gmim.org.uk or by calling him on 07500928573.
Little Shop of Horrors
7:30pm at The Octagon Theatre
The mean green monster musical explodes into Bolton! Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!
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