Our MEMBERS
Find out how our member organisations work to support theatre artists. STAMP's current members are:
If you're from an organisation who would like to get involved with STAMP, please email:
What art forms do you support?
Contemporary, devised and spoken word theatre; Contemporary music (jazz, urban, soul, experimental, electronic); Circus; Interdisciplinary; Outdoor arts; Work for children and families; Work which pushes boundaries/artform practice, and reflects the diversity of 21st Century London (South East in particular); Intergenerational work; Work which is co-created with communities and audiences; Work which has the potential to engage audiences in a ‘Creative Town Hall’ experience. We also manage and programme Deptford Lounge and Canada Water Theatre, which are library and community venues. For these we are interested in work which thrives in unconventional spaces, makes the most of the library connections, and/or is co-created with the community.
What types of artist do you support?
We support all kinds of artists to push their artform or practice and create or co-create interdisciplinary work. We can support work which is ready to be shown to an audience through our ‘Albany Presents’ artistic programme, and also work which needs further development through ‘Albany R&D’.
How do you offer support?
Commissions; Rehearsal space; Producing/marketing/fundraising/technical support and advice; Creative input or support with finding the right collaborators; Support with co-creation models; Support with making your work more accessible – we are a relaxed venue with many accessible performances and projects in our programme. If you’re trying something new and need advice, we offer a FREE artist advice surgery every month.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
Our Albany R&D scheme offers: 1 week rehearsal space; Bespoke package of support e.g. producing, technical, marketing, creative input, collaborators, community engagement. Must have one public-facing moment though not necessarily a sharing. Several times a year we have open calls for specific commissions, but we accept proposals all year round. We run lots of workshops and events for emerging artists of all ages.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Read our artistic policy and then send us a proposal to programming@thealbany.org.uk. For open calls/commissions, please see specific details on our website.
What art forms do you support?
We are a multidisciplinary arts centre, with roots in theatre, film, visual arts and music. Our new venue offers a 52 seat theatre, a 40 seat studio space, a gallery space, live streaming capabilities across the building and smaller artist studios.
What types of artist do you support?
We aim to support a multitude of different Artists. Our mission statement is that Applecart believe that stories are potent and have the power to challenge, change and strengthen communities. Storytelling crosses all artistic disciplines, and we’re interested in it all – particularly in supporting artists in education, from deprived backgrounds and those who are emerging into the industry.
How do you offer support?
We support companies in a variety of different ways. Whether this be through development of pieces, dramaturgy or technical support over the development of a piece, or through being able to reach new audiences. We regularly run Artist in Residence programmes for individuals and collectives who wish to develop an idea – providing space and resources for creativity to flourish.
Any specific events for artists?
We regularly offer workshops and events for artists. This can be anything from our regular offerings of Friday night drawing sessions in our café aimed at artists local to our building, to movement workshops for young professionals and those in training in the theatre industry. We aim to run some networking events for artists based in East London and Newham soon.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Get in touch! All our email addresses are on our website, but you can email info@applecartarts.com to get in touch with us. We love nothing more than artists getting in touch with us – whether we’ve worked with them before or not – and saying “I’ve had an idea…” We’ll always try our best to find a time to sit down and chat to about how we could work together.
What art forms do you support?
Arcola produce and programme a wide range of theatre, from New Writing, Opera and Comedy, to timely revivals of Classic Plays. We prioritise text based work, especially (although by no means exclusively) work from Global majority and migrant artists. Arcola also has a reputation for English language premieres of new plays from the UK, and across the world. Our work is locally engaged, and internationally minded.
What type of artists do you support?
Arcola has 2 indoor studios and an outside space that engage with artists at different stages of their careers. In Studio 1 we produce work by established and leading theatre makers, most of whom are known to the theatre. Studio 2 is our home of emerging theatre makers where we primarily programme new work by emerging or early-career artists, many of whom are “new” to Arcola (often coming through one of our talent development programmes). Arcola Outside, home to Today I’m Wiser festival programming 36 shows by early to mid-career artists, is our external space that has a more open approach to what type of artists we programme but suits monologues, comedy and cabaret.
How do you offer support?
We primarily work with artists in our talent development programme, Arcola LAB. Arcola LAB offers Global majority and migrant artists the opportunity to make use of one of Arcola’s rehearsal studios for free. This can be for anywhere between 1 day to 2 weeks to develop a new idea, host a reading or host rehearsals. We don’t have a literary department so do not accept unsolicited scripts.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
Grimeborn Opera Festival operates on open submission, which is rolling throughout the year. We accept applications on a rolling basis for Arcola LAB.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Arcola LAB is open application via email; to submit a production (including for Grimeborn) please email production@arcolatheatre.com. Note that due to the volume of proposals we receive we cannot respond to everyone. Any invites to readings or productions can be addressed to our production team via email production@arcolatheatre.com. Sign up to our mailing list and look out for our regular call outs for work, and submit your ideas through our application process if it fits the bill. Also, just get in touch with us. We can’t always respond quickly but we always want to hear about fresh, new ideas.
What art forms do you support?
Artsadmin works with artists to produce work for local, national and international audiences. Our focus is contemporary performance practices, live art and interdisciplinary work exploring social and environmental justice. Please note that if you are working primarily in scriptwriting, staged plays, traditional circus, puppetry, craft, painting, sculpture, traditional forms of dance, opera and music, this is outside the focus of Artsadmin’s work.
What types of artist do you support?
Artsadmin works in a range of ways to support artists of all levels of experience, from those new to making work to those with established bodies of work. We usually work with UK-based artists but the work itself may have a local, national or international reach.
How do you offer support?
Artsadmin supports artists in a number of ways. Our Creative Support programme offers free, one-to-one support sessions to artists working in contemporary performance, at any stage of their career. Meetings are informal and artist-led, offering an opportunity to talk about anything from artistic ideas and project development to funding and contexts for your work. We also offer professional development workshops called Radars. You can find our online resources via our Anchor newsletter and Resources pages.
Any specific events for artists?
Book a Creative Support Session, attend a Radar workshop, join us for Morning Producers, sign up to our Anchor newsletter or browse our Resource Directory here: https://www.artsadmin.co.uk/for-artists/
How should artists approach you about their work?
If your practice falls within the art form areas defined above, invite us to see your work! We welcome invitations to work in progress sharings and will try to attend as many as we can. You can send an invitation to creativesupport@artsadmin.co.uk or take a look at our Who’s who page to learn more about our team and invite specific folks.
What art forms do you support?
artsdepot is a multi-art form venue presenting theatre, dance, music, comedy, circus, cabaret, live art, spoken word, visual arts and family shows.
What types of artist do you support?
We're keen to engage with emerging and established artists from different art form backgrounds, providing access to resources and expertise within a professional multi art form venue.
How do you offer support?
Our residency programme offers artists £500 - £1000 seed funding, fully subsidised rehearsal space for 1-2 weeks in our Creation Space at artsdepot, and support from our artsdepot creative team. Previously, artist residents have received support in the form of connecting with local community groups, facilitation of rehearse readings with invited audiences, and guidance on funding applications.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
We offer artists to develop their skills and connect through workshops and networking events throughout the year. Our next workshop is on Tuesday 11th October, and will feature a Q&A panel and networking session on all things funding.
How should artists approach you about their work?
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We programme professional touring work in our small scale studio (148) and middle scale theatre (395)
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We programme visual art for our Exhibition wall and Gallery
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We programme between 6-12 months in advance, artists should email proposals and invitations to work to programming@artsdepot.co.uk
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We programme a number of Festivals and classes throughout the year, and are always looking to connect artists with our local community groups.
> Barbican Centre
Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS - Website
What art forms do you support?
We are a multi-arts venue presenting art, music, theatre, dance, film and creative learning events. The Theatre and Dance team presents and commissions a variety of work, mainly across two spaces - The Theatre (capacity 1156) and The Pit (capacity 150). We also programme offsite events and festivals in East London and Bitesize Barbican events in our foyer spaces.
What type of artists do you support?
In the Theatre we present international work by leading companies and auteurs. In our Pit Theatre and outside of our theatre spaces we showcase emerging talent and are particularly interested in multi-disciplinary work that challenge the idea of what theatre can be.
How do you offer support?
Open Lab gives artists the space to experiment in either a working theatrical space without the expectation of a final product. Mentoring, a small budget of £200 for resources and free lunches for the team as well as in-kind support are all part of this offer. The Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award is an annual award for a company or individual to create a show to be performed as part of the Barbican’s Theatre season, either in the Pit or an off-site venue. The award supports emerging practitioners from all disciplines engaged in bold, challenging and innovative performance. Each year at least two shortlisted applicants receive a £2,500 RnD grant to develop their idea, with one of these going on to receive a production grant of up to £32,000, along with in-kind support from the Barbican and a mentor for the project.
Any specific events for emerging artists?
Our Pit Parties often include emerging artists as part of their line-ups, including Open Lab alumni. The Bitesize Barbican strand is also designed to feature emerging artists.
How best for new artists to make an approach?
Our seasons are programmed at least a year in advance. If you are planning to apply for The Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust, please get in touch and let us know about any upcoming performances: OSBTTA@barbican.org.uk. If you would like more information on Open Lab, then please contact openlab@barbican.org.uk.
What art forms do you support?
The Bernie Grant Arts Centre supports a wide spectrum of art forms. Contemporary theatre, dance, music, visual arts, cinema, or cross art form contemporary works. We also support festivals or creative site-specific works that has a direct impact on the residents of Tottenham.
What types of artist do you support?
BGAC endeavours to work with and support BME artists and those from disadvantaged communities to create and present works that are truly representative & reflective of the diverse world in which we live. The BGAC will pilot, test and develop new strands of work. Championing new work which melds art forms helping to create new vibrant creative vocabularies. The BGAC’s original drive was to reduce the bias in the arts world that had contributed to significant under-representation and the low progression of those of Black British and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Providing access to the arts, career progression and the development of artists continue to be our artistic priorities.
How do you offer support?
We are able to support artists on a project by project basis depending on the artist’s needs. We may be able to provide artists with access to free or low cost venue hire, skills enhancement/mentorship and partnership opportunities to present works in development, or for final presentation.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
Currently, artists should make contact with the BGAC to discuss their needs. We are developing infrastructure and programmes at the moment that will enable artists to easily access support in the near future.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Artists should keep an eye on our social media channels for announcements of opportunities. Artists can email programming@berniegrantcentre.co.uk with an overview of their project.
What artforms do you support?
Live performing arts: theatre, dance, comedy, children’s performances
What type of artists do you support?
Mostly emerging artists & companies
How do you offer support?
50/50 split with in-kind staffing, and bespoke fundraising, marketing and dramaturgical support.
Any specific events for artists?
Artists interested in working with Blue Elephant Theatre should join our Artist Network Newsletter, where we send out performance and residency opportunities: http://eepurl.com/c9Y2HD
How should artists approach you about their work?
Artists approach us in lots of ways but the best is to email us at submissions@blueelephanttheatre.co.uk with a description of the proposed work, some background about their work and ideally footage of past work and some idea of dates/length of run.
What art forms do you support?
Contemporary performance, devised theatre, performance art, cross-disciplinary work - particularly where they address socio-political issues and help us imagine a more equitable and caring world.
What type of artists do you support?
Early-career artists as a priority, but not exclusively, and artists from backgrounds marginalised in the arts - particularly where they're doing new things with their artforms.
How do you offer support?
We have some formalised support schemes - but a lot of our support is ad hoc and tailored to the needs of individual artists. Schemes include Starting Blocks peer network and project development programme; our Seed Commission scheme for artists from backgrounds under-represented in the arts; and our commissions Outside the Box and Camden Now! Our support usually but not exclusively takes the form of in-kind rehearsal space, cash commissions, 'scratch' and programming opportunities, mentoring, resource-sharing, relationship brokering, 'outside eye' support and opportunities to develop skills in e.g. marketing, technical, fundraising.
Any specific events for emerging artists?
We regularly offer skills workshops for artists. Best thing to do for info is sign up to our newsletter; the link is at the foot of all pages on our website.
Any specific events for artists?
We regularly offer skills workshops for artists. Best thing to do for info is sign up to our newsletter; the link is at the foot of all pages on our website.
How should artists approach you about their work?
We'd love for artists to invite us to see their work. They can contact artists@cptheatre.co.uk with invitations. They can also contact us there with information about projects they think we may be interested in - useful info includes synopsis, artist/company biogs, images, video footage where possible - and an explanation of how the project aligns to CPT's priorities. (NB we do not accept scripts.) We're a small organisation operating at full tilt, but we do try to respond to everyone.
> China Plate
London office: 28 Commercial St, Spitalfields, London E1 6AB - Website
Information coming soon...
What artforms do you support?
Plays, dance, opera, performance art, musical theatre, puppetry, performance poetry, physical theatre, and plenty more disciplines are welcome. We love to see artists using our flexible auditorium in three sides or in the round.
What type of artists do you support?
The Cockpit is a Theatre of Ideas and Disruptive Panache. Dysfunctional times need fully-functioning theatre with things to say. Our aim is to reinvent the London fringe tradition of home-grown provocative theatre. This is motivated theatre, driven by a necessary urge to create, with eclectic style and socio-political edge, and encouraging ensemble style working among theatre-makers with things to say.
How do you offer support? Any specific events for artists?
"Theatre Maker" is our artist development programme, with classes, workshops, scratch nights, readings, supported performance opportunities, one-to-one advice sessions, and networking events.
There are opportunities for theatre makers in our various programming strands: Theatre of Ideas, Jazz in the Round and Emergence (Jazz + People + Art) Consent/Taboo (exploring attitudes to sex and sexuality), Journey to Nutopia (positive futurism), Cockpit Kids, and the annual Voila! Europe Theatre Festival.
How can artists get in touch?
Our website has information about bringing a show, taking a course, and getting involved in new work development. www.thecockpit.org.uk. You can also email Amy Clare Tasker - theatremaker@thecockpit.org.uk - with any questions.
What art forms do you support?
Theatre.
What type of artists do you support?
We primarily stage the work of established artists, but our Resident Assistant Director and Resident Design Assistant positions are 12-month long, paid training opportunities which early career directors and designers are encouraged to apply for every year.
How do you offer support?
See above.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
Not at the moment.
How should artists approach you about their work?
The Donmar doesn’t tend to host touring or pre-made work – we create all of our productions in-house. But if you would like us to get to know your work in general then please email us an invitation to see it (with as much notice as possible) to office@donmarwarehouse.com. We really appreciate an invitation and try to see as much as possible. We aren’t able to accept unsolicited scripts.
> Finborough Theatre
118 Finborough Rd, Kensington, London SW10 9ED - Website
Information coming soon...
What art forms do you support?
We develop and present an adventurous, playful and significant programme of live, digital, and multi-disciplinary work for a representative audience across the UK and beyond.
What type of artists do you support / How do you offer support?
We work with brilliant artists to enable them to share their artistic vision. We develop and present an adventurous, playful and significant programme of live, digital, and multi-disciplinary work for a representative audience across the UK and beyond. Our mission is to produce art that exposes our fears, reveals our hopes, and empowers us to change what needs to be changed. Although we do not take on existing productions, we like to get a flavour of an artist’s work to inform us of how we might be able to collaborate in the future.
any specific events for artists?
Any call-outs or opportunities will be advertised here: https://fueltheatre.com/get-involved/
How should artists approach you about their work?
If you would like to invite us to see your work, please email: info@fueltheatre.com Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that we’ll be able to make it to everything we are invited to, but we’ll try our best. That niggling idea you have had in your head for a while… we want to know all about it! We thrive on supporting artists to bring their ideas to life. If you would like to send us a script to consider or pitch an idea, please email: development@fueltheatre.com We work across a wide range of disciplines and practices so please feel free to send us something other than a script (e.g. audio, video, portfolio, website), but do let us know what idea you would like to work on next as that is where we can help.
What art forms do you support?
The Gate Theatre is a crucible for radical, international live performance. We support artists working across different forms including theatre, dance and live art.
What type of artists do you support?
We are committed to supporting a diverse range of practitioners and have a long history of supporting emerging artists in the industry. We nurture the best new talent to push the boundaries of what theatre is and what else it could be.
How do you offer support?
We offer support through mentorship and development workshops for artists, as well as a regular program of public workshops exploring different ways of working. Any artist who has worked at the Gate becomes part of our artist alumni network and is also entitled to use our space for free when it is available in addition to receiving development workshops. We also have desk space available for artists. In addition, we have a young company called the Young Associates, a group of 17-23 year old artists including designers, directors, writers and performers who attend regular workshops, make work at the Gate and participate in rehearsals and development of our work. Finally, we have an open door policy. We endeavour to meet anyone who would like to meet for a coffee, just send us an email.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
We are sometimes able to offer rehearsal and desk space to artists developing new work.
How should artists approach you about their work?
It is important to familiarise yourself with the work that we do at the Gate before getting in touch. Artists should also read any relevant information on our website in order to direct their communication. To invite us to work or if you'd like to find out more about what's happening at the Gate or talk about a project that might resonate with us, contact associate@gatetheatre.co.uk.
What art forms do you support?
Graeae is a force for change in world-class theatre, breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions and boldly placing D/deaf and disabled artists centre stage. Artistically led by Jenny Sealey, Graeae’s signature characteristic is the compelling creative integration of sign language, captioning and audio description.
What type of artists do you support?
Graeae champions creative platforms for D/deaf and disabled artists, children and young people through our productions and creative learning project.
How do you offer support?
D/deaf and disabled artists can undertake professional development with Graeae through our programmes, with emphasis placed on skills development, mentoring and collaboration. Our creative development programmes include: Ensemble; a work based training programme for young people 17-30. Write to Play; Graeae’s flagship new writing programme. Both of these programmes are by application. Information will be emailed via our mailing list and on our website when then next round of applications open. Graeae also offers mentoring for D/deaf and disabled artists.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
Graeae also run the following programmes - please keep an eye on our website for further announcements about when these programmes run and how to apply: Playchats; Graeae’s Introduction to Playwriting workshops offer early career writers an insight into the nuts and bolts of writing for live performance, inspiring new writers to start writing. Playlabs; Play Labs offer a safe and accessible space, and creative support for Deaf and disabled artists wishing to experiment in new forms and explore raw ideas and fresh stories for live performance.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Please sign up to our mailing list or email info@graeae.org and invite us to see your work.
> Hackney Showroom
Hackney Showroom HQ, 5 Felton Street, London N1 5NA - Website
Information coming soon...
> Improbable
London office: PopHub Leicester Square, 41 Whitcomb Street, London WC2H 7DT
What art forms do you support?
Improvisation, theatre, performance, opera, dance, puppetry and outdoor arts.
What type of artists do you support?
Any and all! We support individual artists and companies through direct mentoring relationships; mothers who are artists through Mothers Who Make; and any type of artist is welcome at Devoted & Disgruntled or our Annual Winter Mentoring Fete.
How do you offer support?
Improbable offers a range of different things. Some current examples are: 1) Direct mentoring relationships between artists / companies and a member of the Improbable team. This is often about artistic development, dramaturgical support, or producing and starting a company. As Improbable's work is improvised and often devised, we're best placed to support artists / companies making similar types of work. 2) An annual Winter Mentoring Fete, which matches early-career theatre / performance artists with more established companies for no-strings advice and networking. 3) Devoted & Disgruntled (D&D) - an ongoing conversation about the future of the performing arts. D&D events regularly address key questions around artist support and development, and the events - which are mostly free - can be a good networking opportunity. 4) Mothers Who Make (MWM). Run by our associate director Matilda Leyser, MWM supports mothers who are artists through a series of UK-wide hubs. 5) Workshops. We run improvisation workshops open to artists interesting in developing their practice through improvisation.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
Not specifically - though artists developing new work might be interested in some of the types of support above.
How should artists approach you about their work?
However you like! Find out more on our website, come meet us at a D&D, book for the Winter Mentoring Fete, or get in touch via email.
What art forms do you support?
Contemporary circus, physical/visual theatre.
What type of artists do you support?
Predominantly circus artists but we also provide space-in-kind to theatre-makers.
How do you offer support?
Space, scratch opportunities, touring, mentoring, technical support, fundraising support, brokering tours and relationships with other venues nationally and internationally.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
Yes – Transmission residency programme every August, Hangwire residency week every Spring.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Email our Artistic Director Adrian Berry directly and arrange a coffee meet.
> Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar Passage, The Angel, London N1 2DN - Website
What artforms do you support?
Puppetry (making and performance) / Theatre for young audiences
What type of artists do you support?
All who are interested in the artforms above, where possible
How do you offer support?
Free space, ACE support and advice/guidance on puppetry/making theatre for young audiences. We also programme visiting companies who use puppetry in their TYA work. In addition, we run professional development courses for those looking to develop their puppetry skills. These are paid for but each course has at least one bursary place.
Any specific events for artists?
Other than our development courses, at the moment no. But we will post future events via our social media channels.
How should artists approach you about their work?
> National Theatre
Upper Ground, London SE1 9PX - Website
The New Work department is based at the National Theatre & is the engine room for the NT’s creative output, developing working & artists for our stages and beyond. The department is a place for exploring new forms, embracing a wide range of ideas and talent, all the time keeping questions about audience and the programming priorities of the National Theatre at its heart. We work with a diverse group of theatres, writers, companies and artists; last year, almost 1000 artists worked on around 200 projects in development. We nurture emerging talent, as well as providing dramaturgical support to mid-career and established artists. Our aim is to create the conditions for writers, directors and artists to make the best possible work.
We have a variety of ways that artists can engage with the department & these are primarily about us engaging with the work. We have an open scripts submissions policy and have a panel of readers that read on average 100 plays a month. We identify and support talent by offering readings, workshops and attachments, commissioning and developing new plays and adaptations. We also commission new translations of classic and contemporary work from around the world, considering the playwriting canon to rediscover the great and neglected plays which should be revived.
Another of our strands of development covers opportunities for emerging directors; whether through our Staff Director program, the annual directors’ course or the Studio Resident Directors. These opportunities tend to go directors whose work we have seen and we have developed a relationship with.
As a department we cover a wide range of theatre weekly, feeding back on emerging and established artists as they make exciting work in London and around the country. We respond to invites and actively seek out a broad range of work in order to know who will best benefit from our resources & support.
What art forms do you support?
Theatre (all kinds).
What type of artists do you support?
Emerging/New artists and theatre companies.
How do you offer support?
We have a very detailed and comprehensive Artist Development programme with many different strands that support a wide range of different kinds of artists. Detail of this can be found on the Artist Support/Artist Development programme page of our website.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
Events too numerous to list and vary depending on the type of artist. All details can be found within the Artist Development Programme on our website.
How should artists approach you about their work?
All details of application process are noted on the Artist Support/Artist Development programme page of our website. Best email: artists@newdiorama.com
> Old Diorama Arts Centre
Regent's Place, 201 Drummond St, Triton Square, London NW1 3FE - Website - Email
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What art forms do you support?
We support a wide range of performance forms including theatre, dance and live art, but are particularly interested in contemporary and interdisciplinary practices, as well as socially-engaged / community participation practices. We are also looking to develop projects that cross the border between live arts and non-art forms.
What type of artists do you support?
We generally support artists at early-to-mid career levels, but this is not specifically. We prioritise artists with a local connection, to Camden borough and the surrounding areas.
How do you offer support?
We offer studio residencies for development of new work, commissions (usually in collaboration with another organisation). As a creation and community centre, without performance spaces, we only present work publicly with other organisations, or ourselves at the outdoor Regent's Park Estate Community Festival.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
Not currently announced. We're now working on plans for 2023.
How should artists approach you about their work?
By email to Daniel Pitt, Creative Director on daniel@olddiorama.com
What art forms / types of artists do you support?
British East and South East Asian artists, mainly theatre
How do you offer support?
Mentoring support, looking at ACE apps
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?New Earth Academy, summer courses for performing, writing and offstage skills
How should artists approach you about their work?
Follow us on social media, or email hello@newearththeatre.org.uk
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What art forms do you support?
Theatre - primarily world premieres of new plays. Occasionally revivals of significant productions from throughout history, which reflect important new perspectives on our current society and that the UK stage may not have seen for some time.
What type of artists do you support?
Our mission is to nurture and present the very best of new, emerging theatrical talent - playwrights, directors, producers, designers, actors, etc. We support the UK’s most exciting artists at crucial stages of their careers, presenting work that challenges our audiences and connects us to communities rarely given the opportunity to be seen on stage.
How do you offer support?
The Old Red Lion has an established reputation of acting as a springboard for artists to start working in larger venues, and the productions we stage have received an immense volume of Offie (OffWestEnd.com) nominations, awards and press attention, which actively support an artist’s career progression. Once programmed, we share our funding and marketing guides, extensive press list and trusted list of PR companies with companies. Further in-kind support can include budget guidance, free rehearsal / audition / events / workshop space (subject to availability), flyer distribution via Impact, dramaturgical advice from our Senior Dramaturg David Loumgair, and social media support.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
No specific events. However, alongside our main programme of work we host Sunday and Monday performances, and occasionally weekday matinees and late-night showcases, where emerging theatre-makers can trial out new work. Often playwrights and other creatives use these performances as an opportunity for their work to be developed into a professional production, which can eventually end up being part of one of our programmed seasons.
What art forms do you support?
The Old Vic theatre programme encompasses invigorating new writing; works that engage with a wide social conversation; nurturing new musicals, mounting passionate revivals and famous old plays; experimentation with quirky, eye-opening and challenging pieces; and family shows and pantomimes.
What type of artists do you support?
We work with theatre-makers of all kinds, including playwrights, directors, producers, composers, designers, movement directors, puppet-makers and everyone in-between.
How do you offer support?
We offer support through key projects which currently include: The Old Vic 12, an extraordinary opportunity for twelve exciting artists looking to make the next step in their careers through a year’s long attachment to The Old Vic. Our Baylis Assistant Director residencies which offer the opportunity to assist on one of our large scale productions, and the Florence Kleiner Bursary which offers additional financial support to female directors based outside of London. The Baylis Director, an annual post providing one director the opportunity to direct a full-scale production at The Old Vic, a fund to commission a new piece of work, and a chance to shadow the Artistic Director. The Old Vic Lab which offers 100% subsidised rehearsal space and development support to exciting new projects. Alongside this we offer our alumni ongoing artistic development and opportunities, as well as running regular free entry-level creative workshops open to all.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
Full project information can be found on our website at www.oldvictheatre.com/join-in/for-creatives.
How should artists approach you about their work?
The best way to introduce yourself is to apply for a project or attend one of our free workshops or events. We also try and see as much work as possible and invitations can be sent to artists@oldvictheatre.com.
What art forms do you support? What type of artists do you support?
We welcome and support the work of early to mid-career artists from a variety of backgrounds and practices. This includes all kinds of art forms, particularly styles of theatre created and performed in a way we haven’t seen before. Threaded throughout our programme is new writing, classics reimagined, and contemporary revivals, as well as a variety of curated festivals throughout the year, including a festival of Spanish, South American and LatinX work called Out of the Wings, and 96 Festival, a month of work led by trans, non-binary and femxle identifying artists.
How do you offer support?
We mainly support artists through Engine Room, our year-long flagship work-in-progress initiative which offers a variety of artists and companies space and time to develop their work, helping to progress their projects onto the next stage. Engine Room has previously supported artists such as Nouveau Riché, Vera Chok and The Queer House, as well as many other early-career theatre makers. The support includes: up to 24 hours of free space, dramaturgical, technical and mentoring support. The event is monthly, showcasing exciting new work from four companies, as well as a rehearsed reading of a play in development for an invited audience. Additionally every Spring, Time London Identity offers creative masterclasses to young Queer people to also help inspire new ways of storytelling.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
We host free events for artists such as Over To You, a series of panel- led open discussions on a specific topic; previous events have focussed on ‘How to support the work of ‘emerging’ artists?' and ‘The Intersectionality of Queer Theatre and its Audiences’. These discussions have been led by a panel of established theatre makers, however the conversation is very much open to all those who attend with the opportunity to network in our theatre bar afterwards.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Whether it is to enquire about programming or other opportunities to get involved, we are always very keen to build and nurture relationships with theatre makers and so warmly invite anyone to get in touch. Ways to contact the theatre can be found on our website under ‘How we programme’, or by emailing us directly, details found under ‘Who’s Who?’.
What art forms do you support?
Theatre.
What type of artists do you support?
Emerging artists with new works. Producers, writers and theatre companies.
How do you offer support?
Multiple ways: We support all our incoming shows with artistic advice from casting, dramaturgy, design discussion and through to marketing concept. We support artists who are hoping to come to us with works that need dramaturgical support over an ad hoc period of time. We often host readings to help writers gain the profile they need in order to attract an appropriate producer, funding, actors and industry attention. We run an annual programme designed to support artists with new works.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
SCRIPT ACCELERATOR is our annual development programme that provides 4 weeks of in space workshopping at the venue, including dramaturgical / script development/ artistic support and production mentorship. We have an open application process for anyone to apply and we select 6 new pieces each year.
How should artists approach you about their work?
If they are keen to propose their work they should follow our proposal process on our website - under Get Involved - Submissions. They can write to me directly with any questions, and please invite me to see their work - either in the rehearsal stage, workshop stage, reading or production stage. I run Script Accelerator and they can also contact me about it: Melli.Marie@parktheatre.co.uk. I’m the Associate Artistic Director and lead on all of our new writing initiatives.
> Penned in the Margins
22 Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6AB - Website
Information coming soon...
> The Pleasance
Carpenters Mews, North Road, London N7 9EF - Website
What art forms do you support?
All types of theatre, as well as Comedy. We also support Cabaret, Drag, Gig and Physical Theatre.
What type of artists do you support?
We support artists at any stage in their careers, with more targeted support specifically tailored to new & emerging artists delivered via the Pleasance Futures programme.
How do you offer support?
Our offer is tailored to artists depending on their discipline and what you need . We currently directly deliver: Associate Artist Scheme which opens annually for companies and solo artists, Pleasance Scratches, year-round R&D and development opportunities, as well as regular workshops, mentorship and advice surgeries delivered both for artists in our London programme, and for those joining us for Edinburgh Fringe. The trust also runs Young Pleasance London and Edinburgh, which give theatre-makers aged 16-25 the opportunity to come together and create new work to be presented in either our London or Edinburgh Fringe venues. For artists and companies considering bringing work to Edinburgh Fringe, we also manage the Charlie Hartill Special Reserve, a designated fund towards the production costs of bringing selected projects to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Fund primarily consists of three strands - the Comedy Reserve, Theatre Reserve, and GENERATE Fund. We also run the Edinburgh National Partnership programme with 8 venues across England, Scotland and Wales.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?Pleasance Scratch; R&D Opportunities; Edinburgh Futures Initiatives.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Follow Pleasance Futures on Twitter (@PleasanceFuture) where information about all our callouts is shared. As a primarily receiving house in London, we don’t have the capacity to receive unsolicited scripts, unless there is a producer attached, and consideration has been given to how the company will raise the costs to stage the production. Full details of our London programming process can be found here: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/content/performing-pleasance-london
Applications for our Edinburgh programme open in December of each year, with our main programming period spanning from February to April. We programme on a rolling basis during this period and full details of the process can be found here: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/perform
What art forms do you support?
At Poplar Union we support the following art forms: theatre, music, dance, visual art, live/ performance art, film, comedy, craft/design.
What type of artists do you support?
We programme work from early, mid-career and established artists, however, we provide additional support such as scratch nights, free/ in-kind rehearsal space and residencies to emerging and early career artists.
How do you offer support?
We offer support through paid residencies, in-kind and free rehearsal space, scratch nights and public showcases. As a rule, we do not charge any artist to perform in the space.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?Yes, we have a seasonal (4x a year) Scratch Night titled ‘Scratch, Crackle and Pop!’. We also offer residencies on a more ‘ad-hoc’ bases as a relatively new venue.
How should artists approach you about their work?
For Music enquiries they should email willr@poplarunion.com. For all other enquiries (e.g. theatre/ dance/ film/ live/performance art etc.) they should email beth@poplarunion.com.
What art forms do you support?
Theatre mainly, we are currently producing our first film with BBC, ICA and NTS.
What type of artists do you support?
Actors, performers, theatremakers, filmmakers, writers, poets.
How do you offer support?
We:
- representation 30 actors
- host GET IN THE HOUSE platform event (every quarter if we get funding! info below)
- develop 2-3 new artists as full time producers per year, producing 1 show each
- produce some of our artists own work (theatre and film)
- are developing a trans writers' programme for 2020 (not announced)
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?GET IN THE HOUSE - a platform night for queer makers to try out new ideas, build community networks & connect with industry professionals. GET IN THE HOUSE platforms some of the most exciting LGBTQIA+ voices testing out 5-10 minutes of new material -usually live performance or theatre text.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Email us or connect on social media to introduce yourself, invite us to live performances, send us a CV, send us links to work (scripts, videos, etc).
What art forms do you support?
Cross-art forms
What type of artists do you support?
Emerging and established
How do you offer support?
We are currently working on solidifying our Artist Development programme, however we anticipate that free rehearsal space, advise and mentoring from the Rich Mix staff will continue being part of what we offer to artists. We are hoping to offer small pots of development money. We offer support to artists aged 16-25 through offering free performance opportunities during our annual TAKEOVER festival. In 2018 we piloted ‘Micro-Commission Scheme’ which offered 3 groups of artists free rehearsal space, technical support, a small budget and performance opportunity.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?While we are still growing this are of work, our TAKEOVER festival and Micro-Commission Scheme provide development opportunities. We also hold monthly socials for artists who are developing work as part of the Rich Mix programme.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Invite us to see your work by emailing events@richmix.org.uk and we will do our best to come.
What art forms do you support?
Cross-art forms
What type of artists do you support?
Emerging and established
How do you offer support?
We are currently working on solidifying our Artist Development programme, however we anticipate that free rehearsal space, advise and mentoring from the Rich Mix staff will continue being part of what we offer to artists. We are hoping to offer small pots of development money. We offer support to artists aged 16-25 through offering free performance opportunities during our annual TAKEOVER festival. In 2018 we piloted ‘Micro-Commission Scheme’ which offered 3 groups of artists free rehearsal space, technical support, a small budget and performance opportunity.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?While we are still growing this are of work, our TAKEOVER festival and Micro-Commission Scheme provide development opportunities. We also hold monthly socials for artists who are developing work as part of the Rich Mix programme.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Invite us to see your work by emailing events@richmix.org.uk and we will do our best to come.
> Riverside Studios
101 Queen Caroline St, Hammersmith, London W6 9BN - Website
What artforms do you support?
All sorts – we have two theatre studio spaces which can (and have) been used for theatre, music, dance, comedy, spoken word, cabaret, kids shows etc. We also have a TV studio and so are set up to work well with digital artforms. We also have two cinema screens and a gallery, all of which are usable spaces and we’ve often had shows use some of them to augment their production (e.g. a coinciding exhibition, screenings etc).
What type of artists do you support?
Lots! We’ve had more established artists use our spaces but also emerging artists, artists who want to test out new work etc. We have a strong link to the local community and it’s important to us that we house work that is accessible to all and reflects the lives of those around us. As much as possible, we try to support and programme artists from all backgrounds and who want to create something new and exciting.
How do you offer support?
Although we are unable to offer financial support, we can offer support in the form of space(s), a very friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic team, advice and a place to return to time and time again.
Any specific events for artists?
We are in the process of designing different opportunities for artists to be able to come and discuss their work (‘creative hub’ sort of thing) but, most recently, have started an annual festival (Bitesize) which offers artists an opportunity to present their work to an audience with the support of ourselves. As much as possible, this is artist-accessible – we don’t charge for space hire and support on marketing and technical as much as possible. It’s very much a chance to artists to test out work with the support of others.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Either by emailing myself - phoebe.stringer@riversidestudios.co.uk - or programming@riversidestudios.co.uk
What art forms do you support?
We support and programme primarily experimental and devised theatre as well as work across cabaret, dance, musi, comedy and circus. We are particularly excited by work that can benefit from or respond to our varied non-traditional spaces. We programme very little traditional script-based work and are increasingly presenting work that has been supported by or developed with Shoreditch Town Hall in some way.
What type of artists do you support?
We support artists and companies across a range of art forms and at various points in their careers.
How do you offer support?
Support is very much tailored towards a specific artist or company depending on their requirements, and in constant conversation with the Town Hall. Support can include free rehearsal and residency space; free space for industry or work-in-progress sharings; producing, marketing and technical support; support in the creative process; professional and industry advice.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?Any artist, creative or administrator of any artform can access free hot desk space at Shoreditch Town Hall through our Artist Workspace offer. You do not need to have an existing relationship with us. More information on our website. We host regular workshops in association with artist and companies, sign up to our mailing list or follow us on socials to keep up to date.
How should artists approach you about their work?
It is very rare for us to start a conversation with an artist or company without having seen their work live at some point before. The best way to start a relationship with us is to invite us to see your work, whether it be finished or work-in-progress. Please do consider whether your work is in line with what we get excited by at Shoreditch Town Hall based on the type of work we’ve supported and programmed to date and by looking at the How We Programme section of our website. If you’d like to invite us to see your work, please e-mail programming@shoreditchtownhall.com.
What art forms do you support?
We support new theatre, comedy and cabaret.
What type of artists do you support?
Theatre, comedy and cabaret artists at all stages in their career - established, emerging, entry point, never even thought about trying it before! This happens in our three performances spaces - Soho Upstairs, Soho Theatre and Soho Downstairs (which is primarily a comedy and cabaret space.)
How do you offer support?
We have three strands to our work: Discover and engage: this is the first entry point for artists and includes the Verity Bargate Award - a £7000 prize and production for writers with fewer than 3 productions which runs every other year, our young company which includes writer's lab, comedy lab, theatre makers lab and which is regular activity for emerging artists to home their craft and learn new skills and our coverage work which includes attending regular works in progress and shows. Develop and Support: This includes our commissions including the Soho 6 which is 6 commissions per year with artists who are on attachment to Soho throughout this process, R+D and workshop support for the development of new work, attachments/artists in residence and associate companies/venues who are regular collaborators with the company who we work with to support their practice. Produce and Present: We programme work with over 2000 performances on our stages each year. We also have an extensive touring programme of work that we produce nationally and internationally. These three strands inform each other and provide a journey of engagement through the building - for different artists this starts at different points in the process and our ultimate aim is for artists to progress through all three: eg Playwright Charlotte Josephine we first met on Writer's Lab, she then received a commission and we have programmed and produced her work.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
We hold regular open access workshops at Soho taught by a variety of artists and we regularly offer free workshops to targeted groups eg Gendered Intelligence, Talawa and Graeae. The VBA is targeted towards emerging artists as is all our education work.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Inviting us to see or read some of their work, applying to any of our courses, attending any of our access workshops, having a chat with Jules (Education Producer) or myself (Associate Director) about their work and how they might best get involved. Contact: charlotte@sohotheatre.com
What art forms do you support?
Theatre, music, comedy, spoken word, dance, family - and everything in between!
What type of artists do you support?
We support both established and up-and-coming artists . We are particularly interested in artists from or based in the south London area who are making work that might appeal to people from our diverse neighbourhood.
How do you offer support?
Our support is bespoke depending on the needs of the artist/s. This can range from free or subsidised rehearsal space; advice and collaboration on fundraising applications; producing support to develop new projects; connecting artists to each other as well as to local schools/community groups.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
Keep an eye on our website for all upcoming events and opportunities – www.streathamspaceproject.co.uk
How should artists approach you about their work?
Please email hello@streathamspaceproject.co.uk with brief copy, images, videos, links about your work and why it would speak to our south London audiences.
Please don’t send scripts or long emails, short & punchy is good! Looking forward to hearing from you.
What art forms do you support?
We support theatre making in all its forms.
What type of artists do you support?
We support new, emerging an established Black theatre artists and creatives.
How do you offer support?
We nurture Black theatre voices and talents, those of today and of tomorrow, and we take positive action to grow diversity and representation at every level within British theatre.
We can help Black artists develop their careers with dramaturgy, R&D, in kind rehearsal space, career development workshops, castings, traineeships, mentorship and advice surgeries.
We hold open access workshops either online (Talawa Café) or in-person at the Talawa Studio at Fairfield Halls. We also advise Black artists to register with MAKE Online initially - http://www.talawa.com/articles/make-online/
MAKE Online will always carry details of opportunities to be involved with Talawa’s work
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
Yes, we do! In more detail, we offer:
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TYPT for emerging Black theatre artists and creatives aged 18 to 25 - http://www.talawa.com/articles/draft-typt
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Talawa’s Script Reading Service, free and open to Black writers of any age, we offer feedback on every script we read. The submission window opens twice a year – http://www.talawa.com/get-involved/script-reading-service-1. Shortlisted scripts often reach production in a rehearsed reading as part of Talawa Firsts.
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Talawa Studio Firsts is a way for Black theatre artists and makers to access R&D space, dramaturgy and support (inc. a small budget) from Talawa to enable artists to accelerate their work and the potential to be showcased as part of Talawa Firsts - http://www.talawa.com/articles/studio-firsts
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Talawa Firsts is the stage for fresh Black creative voices. Much of the work shared with audiences and potential co-producers at Talawa Firsts comes through our Script Reading Service or Studio Firsts.
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Talawa Attachment Artists are Black individuals or companies who have a vision to embed their work in the industry, establish themselves as an artist and/or get their work to the next level. Through a year-long attachment, Talawa offer time and expertise to support people who want to expand/explore their creative practice, or who have identified areas of personal growth and feel Talawa’s guidance and support would help in shaping their work or themselves as an artist/company. We also offer a bursary towards the attachment.
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Creating Routes is a free and practical training programme for Black, Asian and ethnically diverse theatre makers aged 18 to 25 years old who want to use their participatory facilitation and creative skills in community settings like schools, community organisations, health care or the criminal justice system.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Invite us to see or read some of your work, apply to any of our opportunities, or attend any of our access workshops which take place in-person and online … and you can email us to contact@talawa.com.
What art forms do you support?
Theatre (focus on new writing), Digital
What type of artists do you support?
Emerging and established artists from the global majority
How do you offer support?
Various strands including through our Developing Artists Programme, mentoring schemes, associate companies programme
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
Come Through Festival (5-6 November in Birmingham & 12-13 November in London)
How should artists approach you about their work?
Best way is to look out for the various callouts and opportunities we hold throughout the year - these are advertised via our social media platforms and on our newsletter - so make sure you subscribe!
What art forms do you support?
We support all theatre artforms as well as dance, performance art, community events of various kinds.
What type of artists do you support?
We support emerging artists.
How do you offer support?
We have a number of Artists Residencies - funding, space and expertise including ring-fenced support for disabled and underrepresented artists, Shift+Space - a free opportunity for performance sharings that need audience to develop, Community Hub - an online space for artists to connect and post call-outs, Deli Meets - free space for community events, Delivision - free space for sharing film and digital work, Designer and Maker Residencies - free workshop space for designers and makers, Deli Drop Ins - free half hour support from our friendly artistic team, Weekend Festivals - two-day takeover festivals in our venue with a number of commissioned artists.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?Keep an eye on our Opportunities page.
How should artists approach you about their work?
What art forms do you support?
New Writing
What type of artists do you support?
New writers. Directors and Producers.
How do you offer support?
Each show programmed at Theatre503 receives in-kind support from our Artistic Director, Producer and Literary Manager as follows:
Directors - our Artistic Director attends rehearsals, offers notes and support across production period. Supporting directors to achieve the best work possible.
Producers - our Producer offers producing support; proofing fundraising applications, advice in budgeting, casting, creatives, contracts and show delivery
Writers - with our Literary Manager feedback and dramaturgical support on the play and its development. This is all coupled with in-kind space for rehearsals, auditions, and workshops.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?
We will be launching workshops for writers, directors and producers in 2018/19.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Writers should contact our Literary Department, submitting a script or attending our Writer’s Nights. Producers and Directors can submit production proposals to programming@theatre503.com
> Tramshed
The Tramshed, 51-53 Woolwich New Road, London SE18 6ES - Website
Information coming soon...
What art forms do you support?
As a theatre we mainly, although not exclusively, support artists in the creating of theatre and we do this in a very broad sense. We try to be diverse and therefore we have shows here for ages from 6 months to fully fledged adults, from Greek theatre to New Writing, Dance Shows to puppetry, from immersive theatre to art installations and even Hip Hop Shakespeare.
What type of artists do you support?
We try not to have a type other than interesting, inspiring and engaging and for the most part for young audiences. We aim to expand horizons, change perspectives, and challenge how we all see and understand each other.
How do you offer support?
We identify emerging talent and support them throughout the creative process, offering material, dramaturgical and technical support.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?Not currently
How should artists approach you about their work?
Invite us to see something. Send us an example of your work, ask for a meeting and if we’re interested we’ll make that happen, but please understand that we are really busy therefore please don’t hound us with phone calls - we will get back to you as soon as we can.
What art forms do you support?
Theatre, Comedy, Cabaret, & Immersive
What type of artists do you support?
New, early & mid career artists, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds
How do you offer support?
Programming via VAULT Festival and "A Pinch of VAULT", artist development workshops & advice clinics pre and during VAULT Festival, programming pathway awards and VAULT Connect (networking & arts industry events & services) "New" programmes for new writers, directors, critics, producers and performers without previous professional experience or training, VAULT Five - 9 month mentoring programme for early-mid career artists looking to elevate their careers.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?The whole festival is suited for new work, new artists, new forms. Our audience is receptive and explorative. They welcome new ideas and shy away from the old.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Email programming@vaultfestival.com or check out www.vaultfestival.com
> Wandsworth Arts Fringe
Wandsworth Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 2PU - Website - Email
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What art forms do you support?
Wandsworth Arts Fringe is an open-access fringe festival, embracing all artforms, live and online.
What type of artists do you support?
We support emerging and early career artists to develop their practice and networks, as well as providing a platform for established artists and companies to test new work and take a few risks.
How do you offer support?
We offer a series of artist development, training and networking sessions throughout the year, we broker relationships between artists and venues, support with marketing guidance, offer low registration fees and 50% for artists under 26. We offer £20,000 in grants funding to meet our strategic goals, and support artists to access other council arts funding.
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2023 will run from 9 – 25 June 2023
How should artists approach you about their work?
Expressions of interest are open until 14 December (Registrations open 7 December – 17 February)
Complete an EOI form here: https://bit.ly/ext_WAF23EOI
Grants are open until 14 November.
What art forms do you support?
The Yard is about new ideas, new voices and the live event. We stage stories that aren’t being told. The Yard has been home to stories exploring the rise of right wing voices, capitalism, immigration, gender, identity, love and violence. The stories we tell can’t be told in any other form than in a theatre. The Yard is a place for artists to expose stories and to tell them in a live space with an audience.
What type of artists do you support?
We work with all kinds of artists – writers, directors, makers, live artists and performers. Early-career artists and those with a good deal of experience, who want to try something new in their practice.
How do you offer support?
We offer artists a range of different platforms and opportunities, supported by artistic and producing resource (e.g. dramaturgy, reading funding applications). Our platforms are: 1 night sharings of new ideas in Live Drafts; NEXT festival – 2 night runs in double bill; NOW festival: 5 night double bills; 2-3 weeks runs presented by companies; 3-5 week runs produced by The Yard
Do you have any specific events/opportunities for artists developing new work?Live Drafts: if you’ve got a new idea you’d like to develop with us, you can submit it to Live Drafts. Live Drafts is a chance for ideas to be tested in front of an audience. We offer the theatre for a night to present a sharing in double bill. Live Drafts is the start of a journey with us. It is a chance for us to meet new artists, for you to meet us, and for us to explore new ideas together. There are two Live Drafts festivals per year. Please check out our Artists page for dates.
How should artists approach you about their work?
Artists should email a Live Drafts application, or send us an invite to a show/sharing, via submissions@theyardtheatre.co.uk. We will also shortly be opening submissions for writers to submit extracts of plays. More info on our Artists page.
