From laugh‑out‑loud theatre at the Octagon to blockbuster film scores, live music tributes and free outdoor yoga, Bolton has a packed line‑up of events this week.
Here’s your guide to what’s on across the borough, with dates, times and ticket details.
THEATRE
The hilarious comedy Teechers is showing at the Octagon.
It’s the end of term and John Godber’s comedy masterpiece or our post Covid times. Bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their B.Tech Performance exam to showcase their work.
What follows is a funny, fast moving, hard hitting account of life at Whitewall Academy as they play staff, students and site premises managers, including the new drama teacher Miss Nixon who has helped get them into drama and changed their lives.
But as Salty, Gail and Hobby conclude their performance and leave state education, it appears that Miss Nixon is moving on too . . .to the local private school.
The play runs until Saturday, May 16.
For tickets visit the Octagon website.
Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story (Image: Agency)
CONCERT
Join Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary Roy Orbison and the iconic Traveling Wilburys.
Experience captivating performance’s that brings the timeless hits and heartfelt stories to life at the Albert Halls.
The performance takes place on May 9 at 7.30pm.
For more information visit the Albert Halls.
MUSIC
The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer
Step into a world where cinematic music history is brought to life. This year, The Great British Film Orchestra proudly embarks on a spectacular UK-wide tour, presenting The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer – an orchestral duel between two titans whose scores have defined generations of storytelling.
The concert takes place at the Victoria Hall on May 14 at 7.30pm
Visit the Victoria Hall website for more information.
SHOW
Step back into one of the most iconic decades in music with this feel-good, sing-along spectacular, packed with wall-to-wall hits and infectious energy.
Walmsley Parish Hall will be celebrating the music of Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, Petula Clark and many more with timeless classics
Starring powerhouse West End vocalists Sandy Smith and Sophie Mairi, this show has audiences dancing in their seats, singing along and reliving the magic of the 1960s from start to finish.
The show takes centre stage of Friday, May 15 at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £15.
For more information visit https://www.visitbolton.com/event-listing/shout-out-to-the-60s/
(Image: Katee Lue on Unsplash)
YOGA
Free Park Yoga session will take place on Sunday at Queens Park (near the cafe) from 9:30am-10:30am
All you have to do is bring a mat or towel.
The free 60-minute sessions will run every Sunday morning until mid-September.
They will be open to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or previous experience and will take place in Queens Park
It is being organised by Active Bolton as part of its new 10-year Health and Wellbeing Strategy, focused on increasing physical activity across Bolton after being awarded the contract to manage the borough’s leisure services on behalf of Bolton Council
