IT'S business as usual for the Octagon drama groups while they are being housed at Market Place in Bolton.

Along with the Octagon Theatre Box Office and café, the groups have temporarily moved to the centre while the theatre undergoes a major redevelopment.

Booking is open now for the groups including Art Beat, Headspace, the Youth Theatre and Bridges Company new term starting in September and there are drama groups for people aged 5-50+. More information about the groups can be found at octagonbolton.co.uk/get-involved/takepart/

The box office is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5.30pm. The full season can be viewed at octagonbolton.co.uk/whats-on/

The Octagon’s café inside the centre is opening Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5.30pm. The space in Market Place will be a creative hub where people can meet and share ideas, and find out about things that are happening in Bolton.

Nikki Wilson-Cook, centre manager, Market Place said: “We were absolutely thrilled when the Octagon agreed to relocate to Market Place during their redevelopment.”