Brilliantly funny and deeply touching, The Memory of Water brings a beautifully observed family drama to Bolton Octagon this month. BoltonSponsoredTheatre By Thom Bamford Updated on 23 January 2026 7 min.read Save for later Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp The Memory of Water - Advertisement - There are some plays that feel as though they were written about your own family. You recognise the arguments, the silences, the laughter that erupts at the worst possible moment.