Bolton has launched its year as Greater Manchester town of culture with an event at the town’s famous Octagon Theatre. Performances from the theatre’s production of Little Shop of Horrors were among the highlights of the celebration alongside a showcase of local arts and culture.
Each year, towns across Greater Manchester are invited to bid to become town of culture, which comes with a £50,000 grant to support local projects.
Bolton’s winning bid focused on emphasising how culture is the heartbeat of the town, building on the recently launched cultural strategy.
Bolton is the fourth place to be named Greater Manchester Town of Culture, following successful programmes in Bury, Stalybridge and Stockport.
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