We sat down with Marie McCarthy, Artistic Director of the Omnibus Theatre, ahead of International Women's Day to ask her a few questions. OMNIBUS THEATRE: Hi Marie, how will you be spending this International Women’s Day? MARIE MCCARTHY: I'll be here, working. OT: Which female theatre makers have influenced or inspired you?…
February 20, 2018
BLOG: The North! The North! // Christopher Harrison
The North! The North! is a ‘stunningly immersive’ myth 'of staggering beauty’, fusing extreme physical storytelling with spellbinding animation to create ‘proper theatrical magic, as dark as it comes’ - Exeunt. We sat down with Christopher Harrison to talk about his critically acclaimed play, The North! The North! Heading to…
January 31, 2018
BLOG: #96FESTIVAL // Drag me To Love
We sat down with Bonnie & The Bonnette's, stars of 96 Festival highlight Drag Me To Love. Read the interview below where we talk about art, drag and 96 Festival. Omnibus Theatre: What inspired the concept of Bonnie and The Bonnettes, how did you begin to develop your characters? Bonnie & The…
January 26, 2018
BLOG: #96FESTIVAL // HIP
Omnibus Theatre: Were you already a writer/performer 15 years ago (please give your background) and how soon did you realise you were living in some kind of treasure trove? Jolie Booth: I've been a performer all of my life, since my parents were called into school when I was just…
January 25, 2018
BLOG: #96FESTIVAL // HOTTER
Omnibus Theatre: What can audiences expect to experience when they come to see Hotter? Mary: Joy! You know that feeling when a friend confides in you, maybe tells you something that makes them feel insecure, and you’re able to be their comforter, the one who builds them up again? That.…
October 17, 2017
BLOG: The Trap – Behind the Scenes
Assistant director Eloise Lally gives the lowdown on Week 1 of rehearsals The Trap, written by Kieran Lynn and directed by Dan Ayling, is a biting new comedy that follows four payday loan company employees over the course of 24 hours, as their (financial) world begins to collapse around them.…
September 12, 2017
BLOG: Make Your Own Zeraffa Giraffa Mask!
We've been having lots of fun at Omnibus Theatre making giraffe masks for our Winter show, Zeraffa Giraffa. We had lots of lovely children making them at the recent Clapham Old Town Fair, and we wanted to share it with you so you can make your own at home! Remember…
