in the production Saved. Tim Healy appeared in the play "Looking for Buddy" Jeff Hordley, Emmerdale regular who appeared in the production of "The Caretaker". Emma Atkins, appeared in the Jim Cartwright production Two. Harry Styles, presenter and actor appeared in "Oh what a Lovely War" and “Blue Remembered Hills”. Michelle Collins starred in production of Romeo and Juliet and The Demolition Man. Kieran Hill starred in (and/or assistant director on) more than 12 productions between 2010 & 2014, including The Hired Man, Of Mice & Men, Long Day's Journey Into Night and Comedians Sophie Abelson. actress who appeared in productions relating to the Carry On actress Barbara Windsor. Sue Devaney gave an outstanding performance to standing ovations as Mari in 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice' which ran in June 2012. Shobna Gulati performed at a special event designed to raise funds for the theatre in 2013. Denise Welch performed in the world premiere production of "The Ancient Secret of Youth and the Five Tibetans" by Jim Cartwright. Susannah York starred at the Octagon in "A Streetcar Named Desire" in 1989. Christopher Villiers, performed in the Robin Hood production in 2014. Clare Foster, won the Best Actress award at the Manchester Theatre Awards for her roles in Duet For One and Separation in 2014. Michael Cronin, appeared in the play Hedda Gabler. Sir Ian McKellen visited the theatre in his episode of Who Do You Think You Are? (UK TV series) (aired in 2017) and recited some lines from "The Two Orphans" onstage. Freddie Mercury played one of his earliest live gigs at the theatre in 1969. References External links Octagon Theatre Bolton Little Theatre Buildings and structures in Bolton Theatres in Greater Manchester Octagonal buildings in the United Kingdom Producing theatres in England