The Makers' Theatre


New Diorama is the first ever theatre dedicated entirely to the growth of collaborative and devised performance.

Since 2010, we’ve become known as the UK’s most influential studio theatre, with a trailblazing reputation for our work supporting and developing the nation's boldest, most ambitious, and most innovative emerging theatre companies. 

Alongside the work on our stages, we’ve built an international reputation for doing things differently when it comes to supporting artists. As specialists in finding new ways to disrupt old problems, much of the support NDT offers artists is not available anywhere else

We’re passionate about breaking down barriers for collaborative theatre makers, aiming to offer a comprehensive set of resources to tackle both artistic and entrepreneurial challenges. Here you can find out more about our programming ethos, the ways artists can connect with us, and the projects and initiatives currently on offer. 

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“NDT supports companies to make ambitious, knotty, genre-defying work. Their support for and belief in artists is truly second to none." piss / CARNATION