ENGINE ROOM

PRESENTED BY OMNIBUS THEATRE
Dynamic theatre makers present work for the very first time in front of a live audience.

Our regular scratch programme, where dynamic and talented theatre makers present daring, new work in the first stages of development.

Engine Room puts you, the audience, at the heart of the creative process. Following the sharing you will be asked to complete a feedback form, with your comments directly influencing the next development of the pieces. Give feedback, offer ideas and discover the next generation of theatre before anyone else.

Artists that have previously presented work include; Nouveau Riché, Vera Chok, The Queer House, Opia Collective, Cocoa Butter Club and Playing On.

Check out the full line-up below.

ARTIST TESTIMONIALS:

Engine Room is the exact thing that we emerging artists need right now, especially those of us who are a part of marginalised communities. Having the time and space to experiment and fail safely is invaluable. Personally, I feel so honoured to have been selected and grateful for the opportunity. I was able to rehearse, workshop, have a private reading, and get audience feedback all for free, which is truly incredible. I am so happy that Engine Room exists and would like to thank anyone who has made it a possibility.

– Somebody Jones (Engine Room Artist – Autumn 2022)

Image credit: DRUM by Jacob Roberts-Mensah

27 MAY
17 JUN
8 JUL
7:30PM
£6
#OTENGINEROOM
ENGINE ROOM

Dynamic and talented theatre makers and writers present daring, new work in the first stages of development. Give feedback, offer ideas and be a part of the next generation of innovative and engaging theatre. Engine Room puts you, the audience, at the heart of the creative process. Be part of the conversation. Find out more about Engine Room.

ENGINE ROOM

PRESENTED BY OMNIBUS THEATRE
Four dynamic theatre makers present work for the very first time in front of a live (IRL!) audience.

Our regular scratch programme, where dynamic and talented theatre makers present daring, new work in the first stages of development.

Engine Room puts you, the audience, at the heart of the creative process. Following the sharing you will be asked to complete a feedback form, with your comments directly influencing the next development of the pieces. Give feedback, offer ideas and discover the next generation of theatre before anyone else.

Artists that have previously presented work include; Nouveau Riché, Vera Chok, The Queer House, Opia Collective, Cocoa Butter Club and Playing On.

Check out the full line-up below.

ARTIST TESTIMONIALS:

Engine Room is the exact thing that we emerging artists need right now, especially those of us who are a part of marginalised communities. Having the time and space to experiment and fail safely is invaluable. Personally, I feel so honoured to have been selected and grateful for the opportunity. I was able to rehearse, workshop, have a private reading, and get audience feedback all for free, which is truly incredible. I am so happy that Engine Room exists and would like to thank anyone who has made it a possibility.

– Somebody Jones (Engine Room Artist – Autumn 2022)

Image credit: DRUM by Jacob Roberts-Mensah

27 MAY
17 JUN
8 JUL
7:30PM
£6
#OTENGINEROOM
ENGINE ROOM

Dynamic and talented theatre makers and writers present daring, new work in the first stages of development. Give feedback, offer ideas and be a part of the next generation of innovative and engaging theatre. Engine Room puts you, the audience, at the heart of the creative process. Be part of the conversation. Find out more about Engine Room.

27 MAY

BIG FOOD

PRESENTED BY CAMILLA AIKO

Four scientists research the health benefits of a new yoghurt over the course of a 90 day trial. Simple enough – except the rats aren’t really being fed the yoghurt, the yoghurt isn’t being used at all, the rats are dying, and one new scientist won’t give up on speaking out. An exploration on the conflict of interest between scientific research and funding provided by the billion-dollar food industry.

Cast and creatives:
Writer: Camilla Aiko
Director: Lowri Mathias
Zara: Victoria Hoyle
Anvesha “Annie”: Tanvi Virmani
Nadeem: Shivam Pallana
Mia: Camilla Aiko

FIRST TRAVELLER

PRESENTED BY INTERMISSION YOUTH

Julien a young man taking on the world and leaving home leaving everything he loves there for a better future for his family.

Julien aspires to leave Congo for Europe, for a better life. His girlfriend, Bijoux is against the idea and tries to convince Julian that they can fulfil their dreams in the Congo, but Julian is determined to leave. Bijoux eventually agrees with the idea, however having to stay in a place where she isn’t wanting puts a strain on their family. Boundaries are pushed and relationships are tested as Bijoux tries desperately to keep her family together.

The HAGUTANTE BALL

PRESENTED BY STUMBLE TRIP THEATRE

The love children of Bruce Forsyth and Maria Von Trapp: Stumble Trip Theatre presents a snippet of their new show ‘The Hagutante Ball’. A grotesque dark clown duo, Stumble Trip specialise in playful mockery of female stereotypes. Their shows include; ‘Frills & Spills’ (an absurd cabaret about privilege) & ‘The Mother Sh*t’ (a multifaceted multidisciplinary show about mums).

‘Magical, funny, unforgettable’
Broadway baby.

SCHRÖDINGER’S LESBIANS

PRESENTED BY THEMIS THEATRE

“If a tree falls in a forest and no one hears it, does it make a sound? If two lesbians f*ck and no one records it did it happen? Sorry let me rephrase that: if two women fall in love but none of the men write about it, did it happen?”

But it’s not only the men. Because on an island called Lesbos, Sappho is writing… Structured around Sappho’s fragments,

‘Schrödinger’s Lesbians’ is a joyful, irreverent new play from Themis Theatre about love, lesbians, and how to cope with a history that’s written you out of it. Written by Libby Boyd, this will be Themis Theatre’s second show, taking a deepdive into the highs and lows of queer female friendships while asking the eternal question: ‘can you be just friends with someone you’re into?’

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Health and Safety

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Concessions

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Accessibility

All performance spaces and facilities are fully wheelchair-accessible. For more info please contact Box Office on 0207 498 4699.

Ticket Collection

We operate a paperless box office system. You will be emailed a receipt once you have booked in advance. There is no need to print this off, just state your name at the box office on arrival.

Café Bar

Serving a menu of hot drinks, craft beers, wine and seasonal cocktails before and after every show and a full home-made food menu including freshly baked pastries, delicious cakes and savoury light bites from Friday – Sunday. 

Content Warnings

Due to the development stage of the pieces, full content warnings will be available on the night of performance on signs throughout our building.

Find out more here.

Age Recommendation

12+

Duration

1h30m