New Diorama Theatre has unveiled its Autumn 2026 season, promising a bold line-up of radical, boundary-pushing work from some of the UK’s most exciting ensemble theatre-makers.
The programme features two world premieres and a London premiere, alongside a renewed commitment to community engagement, artist development and accessible ticket pricing.
Leading the season is the world premiere of The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media) by British-Romanian collective BÉZNĂ Theatre.
The production explores the relationship between mainstream media, public opinion and state crime, using testimony, data and multimedia to interrogate how narratives are shaped.
Also announced is the London premiere of STUFFED by Liverpool-based ensemble Ugly Bucket.
Blending clowning, physical theatre and personal testimony, the show is described as “a roaring call to action from the front lines of the UK’s food banks”.
Completing the season is Orlando: A Pornobiography., a New Diorama commission from piss / CARNATION.
This transfemme anti-adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s classic text promises a provocative, genre-defying exploration of identity across time.
Emma Clark, Head of Programme, and Interim Executive Producer Vanessa Stone said: “This autumn New Diorama reannounces itself as the premiere destination for theatre makers creating bold, ambitious, collaborative work with an independent spirit. The projects and companies at the heart of this season are fearless and singular, with a razor-sharp sense of their theatrical vision and an expansive imagination for how their work reverberates beyond the boundaries of the stage. We are proud to be championing the next generation of ensembles ready to tear up and redefine the landscape of UK theatre and can’t wait to throw our doors wide open to adventurous audiences ready to dive head first into new perspectives and experiences.”
Alongside the productions, New Diorama will launch a new Artist Support Season focusing on design and devising, offering opportunities for emerging companies and ensembles.
Community initiatives also remain central, including Camden Youth Theatre led by Omar Bynon and the Primary Schools Commission delivered this year by migrant-led company Alpaqa.
Tickets across the season will remain accessible, with previews from £5, tickets under £20 and the return of Pay What You Can Saturdays.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
