BOLTON'S Octagon Theatre will need to dip into its reserves to meet its "artistic vision" in the coming years.

That's according to the Octagon's trustees who warn of funding challenges in its latest accounts.

They say sponsorship is reducing and more money must be secured from grant-giving bodies and through collaborations with other theatre companies.

The report states: "As sponsorship income reduces and the uncertainty over future core funding increases the need to source new income streams and areas of gra......for the full story register now for free or login below...