Pentabus Theatre
@pentabustheatre.bsky.social
The nation’s rural theatre company. We tour new plays to village halls, fields & theatres, telling stories with local relevance & national impact.
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Hello, Bluesky! 🌤️ We’re Pentabus, the UK’s rural theatre company. For 50 years, we’ve created bold plays that amplify rural voices, with a focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and creativity. Excited to connect and share stories! 🎭 #Pentabus #Theatre #RuralVoices
Love rural theatre? So do we.
This #RememberACharityWeek (8–14 Sept), help keep it alive for the next generation.
To find out more Visit pentabus.co.uk/support-us/l...
#LegacyGiving #RuralTheatre #Pentabus
This #RememberACharityWeek (8–14 Sept), help keep it alive for the next generation.
To find out more Visit pentabus.co.uk/support-us/l...
#LegacyGiving #RuralTheatre #Pentabus
September 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Love rural theatre? So do we.
This #RememberACharityWeek (8–14 Sept), help keep it alive for the next generation.
To find out more Visit pentabus.co.uk/support-us/l...
#LegacyGiving #RuralTheatre #Pentabus
This #RememberACharityWeek (8–14 Sept), help keep it alive for the next generation.
To find out more Visit pentabus.co.uk/support-us/l...
#LegacyGiving #RuralTheatre #Pentabus
June 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The 2024 panel for Jerwood WIR was made up of Emma Dennis-Edwards, Naeem Hayat, Sophie Ellerby and our Artistic Director Elle While
Apply now for the @jerwood_foundation Writer in Residence 2026
🗓Deadline: Monday 14 July 2025, 10am
To apply, visit: 👉 www.pentabus.co.uk/jerwood-writer-residence
Apply now for the @jerwood_foundation Writer in Residence 2026
🗓Deadline: Monday 14 July 2025, 10am
To apply, visit: 👉 www.pentabus.co.uk/jerwood-writer-residence
June 16, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The 2024 panel for Jerwood WIR was made up of Emma Dennis-Edwards, Naeem Hayat, Sophie Ellerby and our Artistic Director Elle While
Apply now for the @jerwood_foundation Writer in Residence 2026
🗓Deadline: Monday 14 July 2025, 10am
To apply, visit: 👉 www.pentabus.co.uk/jerwood-writer-residence
Apply now for the @jerwood_foundation Writer in Residence 2026
🗓Deadline: Monday 14 July 2025, 10am
To apply, visit: 👉 www.pentabus.co.uk/jerwood-writer-residence
Apps now open for Pentabus’ 2026 Jerwood Writer in Residence! £12k bursary for early-career playwrights to write & develop in rural Shropshire. Deadline: 14 July, 10am. Info + apply: pentabus.co.uk/artists/jf-w... #Theatre #Playwright #Jerwood #Pentabus
May 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Apps now open for Pentabus’ 2026 Jerwood Writer in Residence! £12k bursary for early-career playwrights to write & develop in rural Shropshire. Deadline: 14 July, 10am. Info + apply: pentabus.co.uk/artists/jf-w... #Theatre #Playwright #Jerwood #Pentabus
Announcing the 2025 Pentabus National Young Writers! ✍️
Now in its 11th year, this incredible programme supports the next generation of storytellers
These exciting voices will collaborate with Pentabus and award-winning Rural Media to create bold new digital plays —
#YoungWriters #NewVoices
These exciting voices will collaborate with Pentabus and award-winning Rural Media to create bold new digital plays —
#YoungWriters #NewVoices
April 24, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Announcing the 2025 Pentabus National Young Writers! ✍️
Now in its 11th year, this incredible programme supports the next generation of storytellers
These exciting voices will collaborate with Pentabus and award-winning Rural Media to create bold new digital plays —
#YoungWriters #NewVoices
These exciting voices will collaborate with Pentabus and award-winning Rural Media to create bold new digital plays —
#YoungWriters #NewVoices
🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Pentabus is looking for an experienced Stage Manager and a Production Manager to join us for this year's Young Writers Festival
Video/audio applications welcome
Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Shropshire
Deadline: Monday 12 May 2025, 10am
Apply now :🔗 pentabus.co.uk/home/work-us
Pentabus is looking for an experienced Stage Manager and a Production Manager to join us for this year's Young Writers Festival
Video/audio applications welcome
Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Shropshire
Deadline: Monday 12 May 2025, 10am
Apply now :🔗 pentabus.co.uk/home/work-us
April 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Pentabus is looking for an experienced Stage Manager and a Production Manager to join us for this year's Young Writers Festival
Video/audio applications welcome
Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Shropshire
Deadline: Monday 12 May 2025, 10am
Apply now :🔗 pentabus.co.uk/home/work-us
Pentabus is looking for an experienced Stage Manager and a Production Manager to join us for this year's Young Writers Festival
Video/audio applications welcome
Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Shropshire
Deadline: Monday 12 May 2025, 10am
Apply now :🔗 pentabus.co.uk/home/work-us
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnUU...
Celebrate Village Halls Week with us at Pentabus as renowned athlete & academic occultist Carole Vegan leads you through a high-energy workout..
Led by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), celebrating stories in rural spaces.
Celebrate Village Halls Week with us at Pentabus as renowned athlete & academic occultist Carole Vegan leads you through a high-energy workout..
Led by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), celebrating stories in rural spaces.
Folklore and Fitness with Carole Vegan by Tim Foley
YouTube video by Pentabus Theatre Company
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March 20, 2025 at 7:48 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnUU...
Celebrate Village Halls Week with us at Pentabus as renowned athlete & academic occultist Carole Vegan leads you through a high-energy workout..
Led by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), celebrating stories in rural spaces.
Celebrate Village Halls Week with us at Pentabus as renowned athlete & academic occultist Carole Vegan leads you through a high-energy workout..
Led by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), celebrating stories in rural spaces.
🚨 Exciting News! 🚨
Pentabus presents Gwendol: A Giant Problem – a new drama, music & dance show inspired by the Shropshire folktale! 🌄🎭
180+ KS2 pupils + amazing artists = a GIANT adventure!
📸 Behind-the-scenes sneak peek ⬇️
#GwendolAGiantProblem #Pentabus #TheatreForAll
Pentabus presents Gwendol: A Giant Problem – a new drama, music & dance show inspired by the Shropshire folktale! 🌄🎭
180+ KS2 pupils + amazing artists = a GIANT adventure!
📸 Behind-the-scenes sneak peek ⬇️
#GwendolAGiantProblem #Pentabus #TheatreForAll
March 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🚨 Exciting News! 🚨
Pentabus presents Gwendol: A Giant Problem – a new drama, music & dance show inspired by the Shropshire folktale! 🌄🎭
180+ KS2 pupils + amazing artists = a GIANT adventure!
📸 Behind-the-scenes sneak peek ⬇️
#GwendolAGiantProblem #Pentabus #TheatreForAll
Pentabus presents Gwendol: A Giant Problem – a new drama, music & dance show inspired by the Shropshire folktale! 🌄🎭
180+ KS2 pupils + amazing artists = a GIANT adventure!
📸 Behind-the-scenes sneak peek ⬇️
#GwendolAGiantProblem #Pentabus #TheatreForAll
Are you 18-30 and interested in writing short digital plays for social media? 🎬✨ Applications for National Young Writers 2025 are now open!
📅 Deadline: 10 AM, 24 March 2025
📍 Online, free to join!
🔗 Apply now pentabus.co.uk/national-you...
📅 Deadline: 10 AM, 24 March 2025
📍 Online, free to join!
🔗 Apply now pentabus.co.uk/national-you...
February 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Are you 18-30 and interested in writing short digital plays for social media? 🎬✨ Applications for National Young Writers 2025 are now open!
📅 Deadline: 10 AM, 24 March 2025
📍 Online, free to join!
🔗 Apply now pentabus.co.uk/national-you...
📅 Deadline: 10 AM, 24 March 2025
📍 Online, free to join!
🔗 Apply now pentabus.co.uk/national-you...
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🕰️ THROWBACK 🕰️
As we prepare to take this mesmerising production out onto the road in 2025, we take a look back at some of the audience reactions for Tim Foley’s Driftwood.
🗓️ Touring 31 Jan - 21 Mar 2025
🎟️ thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production
As we prepare to take this mesmerising production out onto the road in 2025, we take a look back at some of the audience reactions for Tim Foley’s Driftwood.
🗓️ Touring 31 Jan - 21 Mar 2025
🎟️ thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production
December 12, 2024 at 6:04 PM
🕰️ THROWBACK 🕰️
As we prepare to take this mesmerising production out onto the road in 2025, we take a look back at some of the audience reactions for Tim Foley’s Driftwood.
🗓️ Touring 31 Jan - 21 Mar 2025
🎟️ thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production
As we prepare to take this mesmerising production out onto the road in 2025, we take a look back at some of the audience reactions for Tim Foley’s Driftwood.
🗓️ Touring 31 Jan - 21 Mar 2025
🎟️ thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production
Reposted by Pentabus Theatre
A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production
This project has been made possible with generous support from the Chance To See Fund, a collaboration between The Lathums and @curiousminds.org.uk
This project has been made possible with generous support from the Chance To See Fund, a collaboration between The Lathums and @curiousminds.org.uk
January 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A ThickSkin and @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production
This project has been made possible with generous support from the Chance To See Fund, a collaboration between The Lathums and @curiousminds.org.uk
This project has been made possible with generous support from the Chance To See Fund, a collaboration between The Lathums and @curiousminds.org.uk
Reposted by Pentabus Theatre
Part 2 of our chat with Driftwood writer @verbatimfoley.bsky.social who talks us through some of the mystical stories from the North East & how they play an important part in the areas rich tapestry. 🌊
🔗 www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production
🔗 www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production
January 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Part 2 of our chat with Driftwood writer @verbatimfoley.bsky.social who talks us through some of the mystical stories from the North East & how they play an important part in the areas rich tapestry. 🌊
🔗 www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production
🔗 www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/driftwood/
A ThickSkin & @pentabustheatre.bsky.social production
Hello, Bluesky! 🌤️ We’re Pentabus, the UK’s rural theatre company. For 50 years, we’ve created bold plays that amplify rural voices, with a focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and creativity. Excited to connect and share stories! 🎭 #Pentabus #Theatre #RuralVoices
January 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Hello, Bluesky! 🌤️ We’re Pentabus, the UK’s rural theatre company. For 50 years, we’ve created bold plays that amplify rural voices, with a focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and creativity. Excited to connect and share stories! 🎭 #Pentabus #Theatre #RuralVoices