Dynamic theatre makers present work for the very first time in front of a live audience. Discover the next generation of theatre before anyone else.
SHUTTERS: A LESBIAN ROCK OPERA
6-24 JUN
Shutters: A Lesbian Rock Opera traces the lives of four lesbians over twenty years from their humble idealistic beginnings to their naïve longing for the perfect relationship. The years go by and each becomes successful professionally. They may find the sex is still good, but loyalty can be very wicked.
ASSISTED
27 JUN - 2 JUL
Part of AI Festival
Jordan and Connie want their next-generation AI voice assistant – Alivia – to make their perfect lives just that little bit better. But what happens when the technology starts to take control? A funny and searching exploration of love and domesticity in the near future.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IMPROVISATION
28-30 JUN & 9 JUL
Part of AI Festival
Award-winning theatre troupe Improbotics presents Artificial Intelligence Improvisation, a tech-infused improv and science comedy show. Human actors join artificial intelligence robots on a surreal trip in augmented reality, where the robots literally take control of the show.
SECRET THOUGHTS
4-9 JUL
Part of AI Festival
Do you ever wonder: Am I unique? Do I have a soul? Is there a ghost in the machine? Well, you’re not the first, and you won’t be the last.
FISHEYE
4-9 JUL
Part of AI Festival
This is the book of Genesis 2. Set in a war torn future, humanity’s last resort for survival is to put its future in the virtual hands of AI technology. An exciting new sci-fi thriller by debut writer Sam Pout, exploring innocence, morality and the chaos of sexuality.
EDINBURGH PREVIEWS
16-29 JUL
Get one jump ahead of Edinburgh Festival Fringe this Summer at Omnibus Theatre.
A dynamic mix of emerging and established theatre-makers preview their work in Clapham before heading to the largest theatre festival in the world, giving Londoners the chance to experience the best of the Fringe before anyone else.
OFF THE CHEST POETRY NIGHT
26 JUL
An inclusive spoken word and poetry night, celebrating original voices and poetry that makes a statement, hosted by poets Ella Dorman-Gajic and Iftikhar Latif.
After a sell-out night in November 2022, Off The Chest returns to Omnibus Theatre, this time BIGGER with more tickets available.
RAUCOUS
31 MAR
Welcome to Discoland’s first comedy night, with exclusively female-identifying and non-binary comedians taking the stage!
A stellar line-up of comedians, some new-to-the-scene and others with a wealth of experience. Grab a ticket and buckle up for and night of laughter.
If you’re feeling brave and want to test out your comedy skills, get in touch with @hellodiscoland.
MATERIAL GIRLS COMEDY
15 APR
A mixed bill comedy show starring some of the biggest and brattiest up-and-coming comedians on the UK circuit.
MATERIAL GIRLS COMEDY
20 MAY
A mixed bill comedy show starring some of the biggest and brattiest comedians on the circuit. Expect a night of laughs from four comedians who were spoilt as children and a famous headliner!
MATERIAL GIRLS COMEDY
17 JUN
A mixed bill comedy show starring some of the biggest and brattiest comedians on the circuit. Expect a night of laughs from four comedians who were spoilt as children and a famous headliner!
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IMPROVISATION
28-30 JUN, 9 JUL
A mixed bill comedy show starring some of the biggest and brattiest comedians on the circuit. Expect a night of laughs from four comedians who were spoilt as children and a famous headliner!
MATERIAL GIRLS COMEDY
22 JUL
A mixed bill comedy show starring some of the biggest and brattiest comedians on the circuit. Expect a night of laughs from four comedians who were spoilt as children and a famous headliner!
BRAVE NEW WORLD: Béla Bartók and the Spirit of a Nation
23 APR
Join Joseph Havlat (piano), Alex Roberts (Clarinet) and David Ibáñez-López (Violin) on Sunday April 23rd at 7pm to hear Béla Bartók’s brilliant and enigmatic second violin sonata, the late masterpiece Contrasts and his transcriptions of folk-songs from Hungary and neighbouring countries. We’ll explore the political and social climate of Budapest in the early 20th century and discover how Bartók’s music reconciled often contradictory cultural demands.
TALIBAH RIVERS MUSIC
28 APR
Jazz vocalist Talibah Rivers specialises in singing vintage jazz and latin songs. Her tone has been described as mellifluous and distinctive, she takes inspiration from jazz greats like: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday and Bossanova singer Ellis Regina. Her repertoire ranges from songs by Antonio Jobim to Duke Ellington and Cole Porter.
Exhibtion: Sister Octopi
7-29 MAR
Inspired by Sister Octopi installation and the game of Exquisite Corpse, our workshop is an opportunity to have fun with printing, collage and painting and contribute to a collective piece.
Only £5 participation for materials. In the cozy Omnibus Theatre Café Bar.
RSVP to justine_Formentelli@yahoo.com
RING RING
29-31 MAR
Playwright Gary Owen sends classic La Ronde hurtling headfirst into the 21 Century.
These shows will be performed by Rose Bruford South West students.
PHYSICAL AND DEVISED THEATRE: TWO DAY WORKSHOP
25-26 MAR
The artist is constantly using their work to help people to ‘see again’, ‘think again’ and ‘feel again’.
David Glass will lead an intensive introductory 2-day masterclass in Physical and Devised Theatre. This workshop will introduce participants to David Glass’s hugely practical approach to physical and devised theatre.
PHYSICALITY, THE CHILD AND ENSEMBLE: DAVID GLASS AND MATEJ MATEJKA INTRODUCTORY MASTERCLASS
27-29 APR
Matej Matejka will lead the workshop through two main approaches: ensemble work and personalised movement and gesture-based practice, known as “Physical Words.” David Glass will lead the student participants through his ‘Child’ process which seeks to unlock the deep openness, play , curiosity and presence that is the hall mark of our early years out of which all future play and creativity grows.
Together Matej and David will lead the participants on an exploration of Devising Ensemble practice that’s sits at the heart of both their practice and training.