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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 10h

MEET LUCY MANGAN, WHO PLAYS ELIZA IN BIRDCATCHER Meet Lucy Mangan, taking on the role of Eliza in Laura Waldren’s darkly comic new play Birdcatcher.

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Meet our new Pentabus National Young Writers, delivered in partnership with Rural Media! Welcome Chloe Lloyd, Ela Moss, Emily Geeson, Faye Stainton, Florence Limb, Kishore Thiagarajan, Nicole Darvill-Batten and Sahana Athreya. We can’t wait to see what they create.

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

APPLY NOW! pentabus.co.uk/national-you...

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Writers from the West Midlands and Welsh border, this isn’t a distant story. 📅 6th May 2026 🎟 Limited places If you’re writing, this is for you. Apply now → pentabus.co.uk/climate-stor...

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Pentabus is seeking a freelance Sound Designer For full details, please visit our website pentabus.co.uk/home/work-us... To apply, send a CV and short cover letter to projects@pentabus.co.uk Deadline: Monday 20 April 2026

Pentabus is looking for a freelance

Sound Designer

You’ll design sound for two productions: our Youth Theatre production of Tuesday (June) and Raw, a showcase of eight new short plays by this year’s Young Writers (July).

We’re looking for someone with at least 2 years’ professional experience, who is hands-on, collaborative, and confident working in rehearsal and performance settings.

We’re particularly keen to hear from Sound Designers local to Pentabus (Shropshire and surrounding regions including Birmingham, Cardiff and the Welsh borders).

Pentabus is the Nation’s Rural Theatre, creating and touring new work to communities across the UK. We actively encourage applications from those underrepresented in the cultural sector.

How to Apply:

Please send a CV and short cover letter to projects@pentabus.co.uk

Deadline: Monday 20 April 2026

To Find out more
click the link in our bio!

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Rhys Warrington is the Jerwood Writer in Residence for 2026 🎉 at Pentabus.

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Meet Crystal, one of our 2026 Local Young Writers. Crystal is an actress, poet, and Facial Equality Advocate from Birmingham. In 2024, she graduated from LAMDA drama school. Crystal is excited to bring her work to the stage and to collaborate with Pentabus and other young writers.

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Meet Ella Niblett, one of our 2026 Local Young Writers. she is keen to use her creative practice to make theatre that celebrates rural communities and identities. She strongly believes that stories shaped by rural life can create unique and powerful theatre. 🌾✨

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Pentabus Youth Theatre has launched in Ludlow — and new members will be part of our first ever Youth Theatre production. No experience. No pressure. Just creativity, confidence, and making something brilliant together. 👉 Sign up now: pentabus.co.uk/youth-theatre

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Pentabus Young Writers – Local Applications Now Open! If you’re 18–30 and living in the rural shropshire ? West Midlands? or Wales? this is your chance to develop your voice, your craft, and your confidence as a writer. Don’t miss it — get your application in! pentabus.co.uk/local-young-...

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

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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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

pentabus.co.uk/work-with-us 5 Days Left

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

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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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

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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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

🚨 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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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnUU... 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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Folklore and Fitness with Carole Vegan by Tim Foley

YouTube video by Pentabus Theatre Company

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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

🚨 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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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

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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ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

🕰️ 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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ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

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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ThickSkin Theatre @thickskintheatre.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

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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Pentabus Theatre @pentabustheatre.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

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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