The Nation’s Rural Theatre

Pentabus creates original productions and champions emerging writers. Tour with us, join our programmes, or support the next generation of theatre makers.

What’s on

See what’s on tour and where we’re heading next.

RAW
Live

A Pentabus Young Writers Production

Wed 8 – Thu 9 July 2026
Assembly Rooms, Ludlow
Little Animals
Live

Conceived, written and performed by Paul Ready

Tue 18 – Sun 30 August 2026
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

Rural Voices National Stories

Pentabus champions new writing and rural storytelling. We create original theatre, support emerging playwrights, and build opportunities for people to participate in theatre both on and off stage. For over fifty years, we have toured work across the UK and beyond.

Woman performing passionately on stage

News

Keep up with what we’re making and where we’re going

Press Release
Tue 26 May 2026

Pentabus opens applications for next Jerwood writer in residence

Press Release
Fri 5 Jun 2026

Pentabus announce local young writers showcase RAW & Youth Theatre show TUESDAY