An Update: Hotbed 2025
We regret to announce that we have made the tough decision to not produce Hotbed in 2025.
It’s a difficult funding landscape at the moment and this year, unfortunately, we can’t produce the scope and depth of new writing work to the outstanding quality our audiences have grown to expect.
We realise this will be hard news for our artists and you – our supporters – but Hotbed will be back in 2026!
We want to thank you for your ongoing support through this difficult time. It makes times like this much easier knowing our audiences, supporters, and friends are behind us.
What is Hotbed Theatre Festival?
Hotbed Archives from 2024-2002
Hotbed is and always has been a vibrant and innovative theatre festival with one crucial aim: to celebrate the energy and excitement that comes from producing, commissioning, and witnessing new plays.
Take a look back at all of the Hotbed Festivals that have been and gone as we wait and see what comes next!
View the Hotbed Archive Gallery:
Hotbed Highlights
Young Writers’ Workshop
Commissioned Pieces
Hidden Voices
Community Projects
OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
Funding also provided by: The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust