Hotbed Theatre Festival is our annual new writing festival held every July at Cambridge Junction!

Hotbed is at the core of Menagerie’s yearly programming, hosting work from across our projects, including our Young Writers’ Workshop, Hidden Voices, Community Projects, and other collaborations.

View the most recent Hotbed brochue below!


 

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

Arts Coucil England National Lottery Funding logo
Garrick Charitable trust logo
cambridge junction logo

Funding also provided by: The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust