Quantum Egg Theatre Company
Radical, queer, groundbreaking theatre, trans and neurodivergent-led. Manchester, UK
ABOUT US
Quantum Egg is a small theatre company based in Manchester. We are a group of artists passionate about theatre, community, and mental health.We make theatre that is Queer with a capital ‘Q’: Weird, radical, groundbreaking, and in direct opposition to the status quo. For us, this means creative freedom for writers whose voices are not upheld unless they fit the mould to make whatever they like: any genre, any voice, any form. We will never ask for trauma-porn from vulnerable groups to turn a profit.While we want to engage with anyone with a great idea, we are transgender and neurodivergent-led, which heavily informs our approach to storytelling. We are especially passionate about encouraging the voices of groups most at risk in the UK today. We want to build future theatre-makers up and support them through their first steps into the industry.Just because we don’t use trauma for profit, doesn’t mean we won’t address it. Alongside a programme of shows built by emerging playwrights, our trauma-informed community check-ins will be a space for building bridges in the queer community, and for queer artists to build alliances with each other.We’re just getting started - so watch this space.
OUR VALUES
Creativity is fundamental to mental well-being.For some, the time and space to make art is the difference between life and death. We want to provide that space without the pressure, and especially to use the skills and knowledge we have to make a difference to people’s wellbeing.Building community is essential for meaningful change.
As trans people, for many our community is our family. Building a community is essential to make real change and build solidarity across our intersections with other minority groups.Theatre should always be accessible.
Anyone should be able to access theatre, regardless of disability, class, financial situation or background. Although many theatres and spaces have yet to update and become fully accessible, we will help to drive the change through making sure our rehearsal processes and performances are accessible.Transparency and fairness in all our working practices.
Our open doors policy is part of our commitment to integrity and development. We recognise that we are not perfect, and there is a lot we have to learn, and we constantly invite feedback and evaluation at every stage of our process.Our doors are always open to emerging theatre-makers.
As emerging artists ourselves, we are keen to build community and networks between emerging creatives, and to offer whatever advice and support we can to meaningfully improve their craft.
Our Mission:
Provide emerging theatre-makers with artistic development, mentorship and networking opportunities.Make an impact on mental health and wellbeing through improving community ties.Promoting creativity as a way to well-being.Programme and produce weird, innovative, groundbreaking work.Platforming genre theatre.Telling stories that don’t get told.Creating a safe space to experiment, try and fail without judgement.Our Vision:A rich fringe theatre scene where any budding theatre-maker has access to the tools and support they need to make their art.
ALGORITHM
An anthology night of science fiction stories for stage!
What is left when the world is dominated by wealthy tech moguls?
How would you react to a live Turing test?
Would you take a pill that could change your race?These are some of the questions posed in Algorithm, a science fiction anthology debuting seven new, innovative plays which seek to expose, shock and question.But in the realm of science fiction, is the real world ever far away?Plays
Body Work by Anna Myrmus
The Switch by Russell Nichols
Going In by Kati Frazier
UNGRIT by Niamh Buckland
Space Tomato by Wendy Haines
Glass House by Samuel Edney
Blackpilled by Alex Beige
We are currently looking for actors and a black director. Please refer to our Instagram for a full list of roles.
SUPPORT US
Quantum Egg is a small team currently run by passionate volunteers. Every penny we raise will go towards paying artists and making our performances as good as they can be.If you want to support us, for the price of a cup of coffee you could fund the performances, workshops and charity events we want to deliver!
CONTACT
Whether you're an emerging writer, director, actor, designer or facilitator, we want to hear from you!
Email us at [email protected] and let's start a conversation.