Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Summer Season 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
This summer, join Shakespeare's Globe for a season bursting with world-class artists, lesser-known classics, and much-loved plays, in two of the most iconic theatres in the world.
Cast Set For EVEN MORE… GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025
HighTide and Pentabus have announced the cast for the upcoming tour of Even More… Ghost Stories by Candlelight, which will travel across the East of England, and for the first time, the West of England, before a London run at Battersea Arts Centre.
Pentabus And HighTide to Present Ghost Stories Halloween Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
Pentabus and HighTide will present Even More... Ghost Stories by Candelight. Directed by BAFTA-winning Pentabus Artistic Director Elle While and dramaturged by outgoing HighTide Artistic Director Clare Slater.
Pentabus Set to Launch Youth Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025
Award-winning theatre company Pentabus, helmed by BAFTA winning director Elle While, is launching a youth theatre, aimed at ages 11 - 14 and 15 - 18. Learn how to join!
Tickets to Pentabus Young Writers Showcase Now On Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025
Nine Young Writers from across the West Midlands will have their work performed at Ludlow Assembly Rooms. Graduates have gone on to Olivier award nominations, writing for ITV and Film4, and BBC Radio 4 commissions. Learn how to attend!
Marianne Elliott Joins Pentabus Board
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025
Marianne Elliott, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning director of War Horse and Angels in America joins Michelle Terry and others on the Pentabus board.
New National Writers Set For Pentabus
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025
Eight emerging writers from England, Scotland, and Wales join the Pentabus National Young Writers development programme, which is delivered in association with Rural Media.
Pentabus Announce New Associate Artists
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
Artists are actor and writer Katie Elin-Salt (Celebrated Virgins), writer Sophie Ellerby (LIT), actor and director Naeem Hayat (Nora: A Doll's House), and writer Tom Powell (The Silence and the Noise).
DRIFTWOOD Will Embark on Major 2025 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024
ThickSkin and rural touring company Pentabus will team up to remount their 2023 co-production, Driftwood by Tim Foley. Originally conceived and produced for rural touring, Driftwood will be scaled up for a national tour in 2025. T
The Lowry Reveals New Year 2025 Contemporary Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024
From dance to comedy, drama, music, and juggling… Lowry has announced its contemporary season for early 2025. Featuring shows from national and international companies the season includes array of new theatre to kick off the New Year.
Pentabus Reveals New Head of Engagement and Administrator
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024
Pentabus has announced the appointment of Joanna Freeman (pictured) as Head of Engagement and Nicola Simcock as Administrator. They join the company in August, working on Pentabus' 50th anniversary season. They join a female-led team at Pentabus.