Graeae have teamed up with 8 leading venues across England;
Octagon Theatre in Bolton
Nottingham Playhouse
Cast in Doncaster
Hull Truck Theatre
Shakespeare North in Prescot
Everyman in Liverpool
Derby Theatre
Mercury Theatre in Colchester
Together we are creating a national network of artistic support and development for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists.
When?
- The programme runs from September 2024 until March 2026
- The amount of time an artist will spend on the programme is dependant on each individuals availability.
What?
The programme offers 18 months of bespoke support including:
- mentoring
- practical resources such as industry specific workshops,
- creative spaces
- micro-bursaries
- networking opportunities
- support with funding applications
Where?
- This programme is designed to support artists who could most benefit from alliances with regional theatres in the North, North West, East Midlands, and East of England.
- You might live, work or have a deep connection with any of the areas where our partner theatres are based: Bolton, Prescot, Nottingham, Derby, Hull, Liverpool, Doncaster or Colchester.
Access
- Graeae has a designated Access Manager who will oversee provision of access for all the artists both in the application process and once artists are on the programme itself.
- Artists access requirements will be met by Graeae and your connected regional theatre.
- If you choose and if appropriate you can also be supported in applying for Access to Work.
You can apply if
- You are over 18 years old.
- You are based in England and live, work or have a deep connection with any of the areas where our partner theatres are based: Bolton, Prescott, Nottingham, Derby, Hull, Liverpool, Doncaster, or Colchester.
- You identify as Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent & have experienced barriers to the industry and ways of developing your creative career.
- You are an emerging, mid career or established artist.
- You have a record of commitment to creating live performance (online or in person) as a performer, writer, director, producer, designer or technician.
TO FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY: Bespoke Artist Development Programme – Graeae
Deadline: 15 May 2024
Source: Write A Play