ENGINE ROOM

Submissions for Engine Room are currently closed as we work to evolve the programme and the resources we can offer to theatre makers. Information will be posted here, as well as on our social media, when submissions re-open.
Throughout the year, we also run programmes such as The Next Page Season of rehearsed readings in January, and in June as part of our 96 Festival of Queer work.
If you’re looking to develop your craft as a writer, check out our playwriting programme Omni-Wright which we run throughout the year, designed for people to explore the fundamental elements of writing for theatre. 

Engine Room is Omnibus Theatre’s flagship artist support programme, giving theatre makers and artists the opportunity to experiment, play and develop ideas. Engine Room usually takes place once a month and each one features 3-4 theatre makers.

For each Engine Room participant, we offer:

  • A 20-minute performance slot in our Theatre, or 30 minute reading of your piece for an invited audience
  • Up to three days free rehearsal space at Omnibus Theatre
  • A dramaturgical session with our Literary Officer Sam Pout
  • Technical assistance from our team, who will run your technical rehearsal and operate during the performance
  • Meaningful audience feedback

You might be a writer, director, spoken-word artist, dancer, puppeteer, performance artist, choreographer, drag artist, cabaret or burlesque artist, solo artist, theatre company or collective.

Engine Room is part of our commitment to supporting artists and theatre makers, championing new voices and challenging perceptions. Artists that have previously presented work include; Nouveau Riché, Vera Chok, The Queer House, Opia Collective, Cocoa Butter Club and Playing On.