Colour photograph showing the exterior of the Octagon Theatre in Bolton, taken during the construction of an extra storey, amongst other lottery-funded improvements, in 1997. Scaffolding hides the glazed façade and hexagonal drum that tops the building. A yellow sign attached to the scaffolding on the left hand side of the photograph reads OCTAGON THEATRE – CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENTS UNTIL NOVEMBER 1997 – TICKET OFFICE AND CAFÉ REMAIN OPEN – CELEBRATING 30 YEARS.