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.
Submissions for the next round of Engine Room are now open!
Deadline 13 JAN 2025
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
Please arrive at the venue in plenty of time, latecomers may not be admitted.
We are delighted to announce that the Foyle Foundation has given us funding to award one participant of Engine Room a Development Commission of £2,200 to further develop their project alongside Omnibus Theatre. This award will be eligible for one participating writer/company as part of the Engine Room Autumn 2024 and Spring 2025 seasons.
The recipient of the £2,200 Development Commission will be decided in April 2025.
The aim of the Development Commission is to enable the writer/company to take the time to focus the development of and deliver a new (at least 60 minute) draft of the project.