Bolton's Octagon Theatre is making attending the theatre more accessible for more people by offering hundreds of £4 tickets a year to Bolton residents on Universal Credit or Pension Credit, or living in low-income households.

Working with local partner organisations, the scheme will take price out of the equation for many people who like theatre but can't afford to go. Any Bolton resident on Universal Credit or Pension Credit or referred by one of the Octagon’s ticket access partners will be able to buy £4 tickets for any of the Octagon's home-produced shows.

Bolton is currently the 34th most-deprived local authority in the country, with 37 per cent of local young people living in poverty. The scheme will offer over 1,000 £4 tickets every year, and follws the declaration of Bolton as Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture.

The £4 offer is in addition to thousands of £15 tickets available throughout the year, giving the Octagon some of the lowest theatre prices in the UK.

Chief Executive Roddy Gauld commented: “Our audiences tell us what fantastic value the Octagon is, but the price can still be a barrier for some, especially during the cost-of-living crisis. We are proud to offer some of the most affordable theatre tickets in the country. We want as many people as possible to enjoy the magic of live theatre.”

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