PROGRAMMING AIMS
Theatre Deli specialises in work-in-progress pieces that may not find a home elsewhere. Our unique spaces lend themselves well to immersive, experimental and adventurous theatre!
Theatre Deli has a focus on supporting emerging artists, companies and communities whose identities, backgrounds, disciplines or work are underrepresented in theatre. We want to programme work that inspires new perspectives and demands action.
We want you to experiment, explore, participate and take creative risks in an environment where it’s as joyful and meaningful to fail as it is to succeed.
TYPES OF PERFORMANCE THE VENUE IS SUITABLE FOR
Theatre Deli is suitable for work in the early stages of its life or work in progress.
DATES OF FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES
Theatre Deli will programme Voila! Festival performances Fridays and Saturdays over the course of the Festival.
NUMBER OF PERFORMANCES
2 performances of each title.
RUNNING TIMES
No shorter than half an hour, no longer than 75 minutes.
TECH TIMES
On the day of your performance, either on Friday or Saturday. You will need to tech your own performance.
TURNAROUND TIMES & VENUE ACCESS
10am – 10pm each day.
TECHNICIANS
The only technician support provided is for induction to our system and support with set up. Theatre Deli will not be able to provide a technician for the showings or your tech rehearsal.
FINANCIAL DEAL
Please note, the venue’s financial deal is separate from the festival registration fee.
Box Office: 70/30 Box Office Split, in favour of the artist.
Deposit: We ask for a £100 deposit to secure your performance slots.
Capacity: 30
Ticket price & booking fees: Ticket prices and capacity are at the discretion of the Artist, although the Company suggests a low or Pay What You Can ticket price with suggested donations.
VAT: VAT is not applicable.
RESIDENCY
Please note that you can only apply for the Theatre Deli Voila! 2026 Residency if you are applying to show your work at Theatre Deli. This opportunity is intended for new experimental work.
The successful Residency artist or group will be provided up to 2 weeks of rehearsal space at no cost. They will then present their work-in-progress for audiences on a weekend during the festival.
They will also receive £500 seed funding and dramaturgy support from Theatre Deli members of staff.
ONLINE SHOWS
We will focus on the live performances and not offer online shows at our venue.
