Pentabus Theatre

Love rural theatre? So do we.

This #RememberACharityWeek (8–14 Sept), help keep it alive for the next generation.

To find out more Visit pentabus.co.uk/support-us/l...

#LegacyGiving #RuralTheatre #Pentabus

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The 2024 panel for Jerwood WIR was made up of Emma Dennis-Edwards, Naeem Hayat, Sophie Ellerby and our Artistic Director Elle While

Apply now for the @jerwood_foundation Writer in Residence 2026

🗓Deadline: Monday 14 July 2025, 10am

To apply, visit: 👉 www.pentabus.co.uk/jerwood-writer-residence

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Apps now open for Pentabus’ 2026 Jerwood Writer in Residence! £12k bursary for early-career playwrights to write & develop in rural Shropshire. Deadline: 14 July, 10am. Info + apply: pentabus.co.uk/artists/jf-w... #Theatre #Playwright #Jerwood #Pentabus

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Announcing the 2025 Pentabus National Young Writers! ✍️
Now in its 11th year, this incredible programme supports the next generation of storytellers

These exciting voices will collaborate with Pentabus and award-winning Rural Media to create bold new digital plays —
#YoungWriters #NewVoices

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🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Pentabus is looking for an experienced Stage Manager and a Production Manager to join us for this year's Young Writers Festival

Video/audio applications welcome
Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Shropshire
Deadline: Monday 12 May 2025, 10am
Apply now :🔗 pentabus.co.uk/home/work-us

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Celebrate Village Halls Week with us at Pentabus as renowned athlete & academic occultist Carole Vegan leads you through a high-energy workout..

Led by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), celebrating stories in rural spaces.

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🚨 Exciting News! 🚨

Pentabus presents Gwendol: A Giant Problem – a new drama, music & dance show inspired by the Shropshire folktale! 🌄🎭

180+ KS2 pupils + amazing artists = a GIANT adventure!

📸 Behind-the-scenes sneak peek ⬇️

#GwendolAGiantProblem #Pentabus #TheatreForAll

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Are you 18-30 and interested in writing short digital plays for social media? 🎬✨ Applications for National Young Writers 2025 are now open!

📅 Deadline: 10 AM, 24 March 2025
📍 Online, free to join!

🔗 Apply now pentabus.co.uk/national-you...

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🕰️ THROWBACK 🕰️

As we prepare to take this mesmerising production out onto the road in 2025, we take a look back at some of the audience reactions for Tim Foley’s Driftwood.

🗓️ Touring 31 Jan - 21 Mar 2025
🎟️ thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/

A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production

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A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production

This project has been made possible with generous support from the Chance To See Fund, a collaboration between The Lathums and @curiousminds.org.uk

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Part 2 of our chat with Driftwood writer @verbatimfoley.bsky.social who talks us through some of the mystical stories from the North East & how they play an important part in the areas rich tapestry. 🌊

🔗 www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/

A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production

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Hello, Bluesky! 🌤️ We’re Pentabus, the UK’s rural theatre company. For 50 years, we’ve created bold plays that amplify rural voices, with a focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and creativity. Excited to connect and share stories! 🎭 #Pentabus #Theatre #RuralVoices

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