Bolton Little Theatre

15/09/2026

Not got your ticket for 'The Importance of Being Earnest' yet?
Here are a few reasons why you should get one!

"Saw this last night and it was brilliant, well done everyone."
"Bravo. Saw it saturday. Well done every one. Not an easy play."
"Came to see your opening night. What a fantastically professional event! I loved the set particularly, and the way Wilde's devilish humour was portrayed by all on stage. Well done all👏👏👏👏"
"Saw this Sunday pm. What a fantastic performance. A real triumph. So brilliantly acted by all. Special credit to the set designers and also the wardrobe department. Absolutely brilliant all round. ❤"

Running until Saturday, you can get your tickets from ticketsource.co.uk/boltonlittletheatre or on the door.

12/09/2026

Bolton Little Theatre
Opening tonight!
Check out this great article in the Bolton News!

Oscar Wilde's brilliantly witty The Importance of Being Earnest will open Bolton Little Theatre's new season on Saturday.

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Bolton Little Theatre.
Here is our wonderful cast telling you why you should come and see Oscar Wilde's sparkling comedy!

Running from Saturday 12th to Saturday 19th September (Sunday 13th matinee at 2pm, Wednesday 16th BSL interpreted performance).
Book any time at ticketsource.co.uk/boltonlittletheatre
or if you prefer to book in person our box office is open this morning. Tel 01204 524469

09/09/2026

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST coming very soon!!!
Jack Worthing and his friend Algernon Moncrieff lead double lives, creating false identities in order to escape their social obligations. But when their stories overlap in romantic pursuit of the lovely Gwendolen and Cecily, their deception seems about to be uncovered.
Can Jack possibly overcome the withering disapproval of the formidable Lady Bracknell? What of his mysterious upbringing? And what secret has Miss Prism been hiding all these years? At last, all is revealed.
Oscar Wilde deploys his unmistakeable brand of wit in this classic comedy of social convention.

Running from Saturday 12th to Saturday 19th September (Sunday 13th matinee at 2pm, Wednesday 16th BSL interpreted performance).
Book any time at ticketsource.co.uk/boltonlittletheatre
or if you prefer to book in person our box office is open on Friday morning. Tel 01204 524469
Check out some more fabulous rehearsal photos by Ania Pankiewicz Photography

07/09/2026

Our brand new season is only days away, opening with Oscar Wilde's sparkling comedy THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.

Respectable Jack and his roguish friend Algernon have both, unbeknownst to each other, invented alter egos to escape their duties and responsibilities.
Lady Bracknell, Algy’s formidable aunt is determined to marry off her daughter Gwendolen to someone of a suitable social standing, but Gwendolen has her heart firmly set on Jack who has no idea who his parents are.
Will Gwendolen get her way? Who exactly is Jack? How will Cecily, Jack’s ward react when she meets Algy? And what will Miss Prism, her governess, and Canon Chasuble have to say about the matter?
All is revealed as Jack finally discovers the importance of being Earnest.

'The Importance of Being Earnest' runs from Saturday 12th to Saturday 19th September (Sunday 13th matinee at 2pm, Wednesday 16th BSL interpreted performance).
Book any time at ticketsource.co.uk/boltonlittletheatre
or if you prefer to book in person our box office is open on Monday evenings and Friday mornings. Tel 01204 524469

Rehearsal photos by Ania Pankiewicz Photography

02/09/2026

Lady Bracknell, Miss Prism, Dr. Chasuble, and Lane form the satirical backbone of the comedy of The Importance of Being Earnest. Lady Bracknell acts as the terrifying embodiment of Victorian snobbery, while Lane serves as Algernon’s deadpan butler who dryly enables his employer's social deceptions. In the country, Miss Prism attempts to maintain strict moral order as a governess while sharing a humorously repressed romance with the local rector, Dr. Chasuble. Their lives intertwine dramatically in the final act when a long buried secret bubbles to the surface...

'The Importance of Being Earnest' runs from Saturday 12th to Saturday 19th September (Sunday 13th matinee at 2pm, Wednesday 16th BSL interpreted performance).
Book any time at ticketsource.co.uk/boltonlittletheatre
or if you prefer to book in person our box office is open on Monday evenings and Friday mornings. Tel 01204 524469

31/08/2026

Oscar Wilde's masterpiece The Importance Of Being Earnest at Bolton Little Theatre.
Comedy and chaos ensue as Jack and Algernon become entangled in their own web of lies as they try to woo Gwendolen and Cecily, their efforts further complicated by the presence of Jack's prospective mother-in-law, the formidable Lady Bracknell!

As you can see from the photos rehearsals are coming on nicely.

'The Importance of Being Earnest' runs from Saturday 12th to Saturday 19th September (Sunday 13th matinee at 2pm, Wednesday 16th BSL interpreted performance).
Book any time at ticketsource.co.uk/boltonlittletheatre
or if you prefer to book in person our box office is open on Monday evenings (excluding bank holidays) and Friday mornings. Tel 01204 524469

25/08/2026

Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest is about to hit the BLT stage.
Sparkling wit and hilarious double lives are the order of the day and show the absurd lengths people will go to escape their obligations!
Wilde’s legendary banter and effortless humour remain as fresh and punchy today as ever, and are a delightfully entertaining reminder of the supreme importance of not taking life too seriously.

'The Importance of Being Earnest' runs from Saturday 12th to Saturday 19th September (Sunday 13th matinee at 2pm, Wednesday 16th BSL interpreted performance).

Book any time at ticketsource.co.uk/boltonlittletheatre
or if you prefer to book in person our box office is open on Monday evenings and Friday mornings. Tel 01204 524469

19/08/2026

WE NEED YOU… Behind the Scenes!
Ever wondered how the magic happens at Bolton Little Theatre? Well, it starts long before the curtain goes up!
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our set-building team. You don’t need to have professional experience — just an enthusiasm for DIY with some basic skills, a willingness to get stuck in, learn something new and have a bit of fun along the way.
Whether you’re handy with a screwdriver, a dab hand with a paintbrush, good at making things out of seemingly nothing, or simply have a couple of hours to spare, we’d love to hear from you.
Our productions rely on the skills, creativity and hard work of volunteers, and there’s something incredibly satisfying about seeing an idea become a finished set — and then watching it come alive on stage.

We have a small team that meets most Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Another team meets most Monday evenings and a post-session drink in our bar or a local hostelry has been known! Entirely optional of course!

So, if you fancy getting behind the scenes at Bolton Little Theatre, come and help us build the magic!

Please contact [email protected], type SET BUILD in the subject field, and leave your name and contact details and we'll get right back to you.