THE curtain is set to be raised once more on Bolton's vibrant arts and culture scene.
Theatres in Bolton are setting the stage for live productions this autumn — with the Albert Halls announcing its reopening with a new stunning period drama inspired by a real love story.
The Albert Halls was forced to shut its doors last March as part of strict lockdown rules, but now under the roadmap it is drawing up its autumn/winter season of productions.
The r Albert Hall in Bolton Town Hall.
Cllr Hilary Fairclough, Bolton Council’s executive cabinet member with responsibility for the Albert Halls, said: “It is wonderful that the Albert Halls will be able to showcase entertainment again, pending the lifting of restrictions.
"The halls are the jewel in Bolton’s crown in an iconic building and a huge part of the Bolton family.
"It will be exciting for the town to see it re-open as a premier venue, after what has been a terrible time for the arts locally and across the UK and I can’t wait to return.
"The Albert halls always have a varied and interesting array of performances, coving many genres and I think it really heralds the end of the dreadful pandemic.
"I am sure it will be a sell out, I shall be ordering my tickets looking forward to it immensely, and I hope to see you all there.
"I’d also like to take this moment to take this moment to thank all the staff in the halls, around the council and with our partners for everything they have been doing during this time to get us through the pandemic.”
Roy Carruthers Lucy Dixon and Parry Glasspool in BTWOL - credit Anthony Robling
The theatre has been chosen as one of just 17 venues to stage the UK premier tour of By the Water of Liverpool, featuring a star-studded cast from stage and screen. The acclaimed production of Helen Forrester's By the The Waters of Liverpool was cut short, but now production is set open in Bolton September 27 for two days.
The Octagon is also preparing to stage its Christmas production this year.
Writer and co-producer Rob Fennah said: “When we launched By The Waters Of Liverpool last year the response was so overwhelming we were determined not to let the pandemic get the better of us. We have a mantra when things get tough, ‘don’t give up – don’t give in!’
“By The Waters is not only returning to the stage in September, it is going to be bigger, bolder and more glorious than ever.”
Co-producer Bill Elms added: “With the vaccine roll-out going so well, we can now see the light at the end of a dark tunnel for the theatre industry.”
Sian Reeves and Mark Moraghan as Mother and Father in BTWOL - Credit Anthony Robling
The play is set in the 1930s after the author's father went bankrupt during the depression. They moved to Liverpool to rebuild their shattered lives. So begins a bitter fight with her parents for the right to go out to work and make her own way in life and find love.
The production will run from September 27 to 28 September.
For information visit https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/events/event/94/by-the-waters-of-liverpool
The Octagon is also preparing to stage its Christmas production this year.
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