About Us

The Nation’s Rural Theatre

Pentabus Theatre - The Nation's Rural Theatre

Meet the team

Our work brings communities and young people together, bringing outstanding contemporary productions with sector leading creative teams, directly to isolated rural communities, as well as platforming rural stories in urban settings.

Woman performing passionately on stage

Discovery our story

Over five decades we’ve produced over 331 new plays, supported 258 new playwrights and reached over a million audience members. We’ve won awards and created lasting relationships with artists, venues and audiences across the country, and were the first to live stream from a village hall.

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