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We are a diversity-led company creating exciting new theatre with social justice at its heart. We give a voice to those whose stories are not heard.

Mandala – joining people together to empower, enlighten and transform. These are our four guiding principles:

To make visceral theatre using social justice as a creative catalyst. To employ, train and nurture young performers from diverse backgrounds, both ethnic and economic, in theatre for social justice. To give them the chance to perform and tour in a professional company. To bring new and previously unheard stories to mainstream audiences – and into the heart of those communities whose stories they are. We want to connect them through dialogue and debate. To work with communities and help them create their own artistic response. Mandala is a Community Interest Company. From our centre in Oxford, we aim to reach out to the world.

05/10/2026

Meet the Egyptologist and land ceremonialist we will be working with in Egypt!

28/09/2026

Meet the dramaturg, cinematographer and Egyptologist we will be working with in Egypt!

23/09/2026

Alongside our cohort of multidisciplinary theatre makers, we’ll be working with artists, dramaturgs and creatives to devise The Labyrinth.
Meet the Artistic Director, cosmic dancers, dramaturgs, cinematographer and Egyptologist who will be joining us on this journey.

Together, we’ll explore, question and create across disciplines — bringing different perspectives, practices and imaginations into the Labyrinth.

14/09/2026

This is the third cohort of an amazing group of multidisciplinary theatre makers who are coming together in Egypt for this creative residency.

We can’t wait to welcome them, share their work and ideas, and see what unfolds through Heart Lab. ✨

09/09/2026

We’re so excited to introduce our early-career theatre makers for Heart Lab!

This is the second cohort of an amazing group of multidisciplinary theatre makers who are coming together in Egypt for this creative residency.

We can’t wait to welcome them, share their work and ideas, and see what unfolds through Heart Lab. ✨

Stay tuned as we introduce each of these brilliant artists!

02/09/2026

We’re so excited to introduce our early-career theatre makers for Heart Lab!

This is the first cohort of an amazing group of multidisciplinary theatre makers who are coming together in Egypt for this creative residency.

We can’t wait to welcome them, share their work and ideas, and see what unfolds through Heart Lab. ✨

Stay tuned as we introduce each of these brilliant artists!

20/07/2026

Luis's Story

Luis reflects on his journey with Mandala at the 10th year anniversary. Sharing how his time there gave him the space to explore and understand his emotions through theatre.

Through his story, we discover what Mandala provided for Luis and the impact it had on his personal growth and self development. The friends and connections that were made through theatre and the lasting impact Mandala Theatre had on him.

At its heart, Mandala is about empowering young people to grow, discover who they are, and find their own place in the world through the transformative power of theatre.

Video credits: Ben Johnston

15/07/2026

We were honoured to perform Trojan Women at the Rencontres du Jeune Théâtre Européen 2026 with Mandala young company.

This powerful adaptation of Euripides' timeless tragedy superimposes the story of Gaza. Performing this moving work at the Festival was an amazing experience.

Thank you to the festival organisers, our collaborators at CREARC, and the audiences who joined us. We are proud to have been part of this celebration of international youth theatre, dialogue and artistic exchange.

Photo credits: .troupel

13/07/2026

We are seeking passionate early-career theatre makers from Global Majority background (Ages 24-34) who are ready to embark on a transformative creative and leadership journey.

Over six weeks in Dahab, Egypt (all expenses paid) from late October to early December 2026, participants will be immersed in experiential learning and discovery of ancestral and historical civilisations, engaging with this ancestral land through creativity, ceremony, ritual, and cultural exploration. Through communal living, land-based learning, and cultural excursions, they will undertake a transformative creative development journey rooted in cultural memory, identity, and place.

Working alongside a professional dramaturg, writer, director, choreographer, and filmmaker, these early-career theatre makers will devise and create original stories, develop characters and scenarios, and to produce short films alongside a full-length touring play focused on identity, belonging and reclaiming their narrative.

Application Deadline: 20 July 2026
To apply, please submit the following by 20 July 2026:
* A self-tape (2/3mins) or a monologue or speech that aligns with the themes of heart Lab.
* A short expression of interest outlining your creative practice, aspirations, and what you hope to gain from the experience.
* A theatre CV (if you have one).

Please email your application to [email protected]

Auditions
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an in-person audition on one of the following dates:

Birmingham
* 27 July 2026
* 28 July 2026

London
* 29 July 2026
* 30 July 2026

Further details regarding audition venues and times will be shared with shortlisted applicants.
Participants selected for the programme will work collaboratively to develop original creative work, including short films and a full-length theatre production. There is also the potential opportunity to be involved in a paid touring theatre production during Spring 2027.

17/06/2026

Mandala Theatre Company is deeply disappointed by the decision of the Oxford Union to platform Tommy Robinson.

We stand in solidarity with all marginalised groups and communities.

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