@angelinabeeb.bsky.social
Theatre geek. Clore Fellow 24/25. Writing about development opportunities for theatre artists and professionals, creating new work and how we connect better. She/her. General Manager @the_globe
George Perrin is running another round of his 7 Priorities Programme for aspiring Artistic Directors and Theatre503 are hosting next satellite event for Improbable’s Devoted & Disgruntled, which will focus on What is the future of Arts Leadership? on 26th June.
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We also have callouts from Omnibus Theatre in Clapham for their monthly Cabaret style event Fridaze, alongside their year round open script submissions, and Pentabus Theatre Company are looking for an emerging theatre artist to be their Jerwood Writer in Residence, supported by a £12k bursary.
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This week on Friday New Pathways, we have the exciting return of Exeter Northcott Theatre’s Reclaim Festival on 9-14 June, with a work centred around women, to be enjoyed by all.
More details here: open.substack.com/pub/bravebee...
There have been so many opportunities this week that some have had to roll over to next week… for now we have scratch nights, training, a free workshop, bursaries, a commission and a series of international residencies. Check it out!
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This week I'm sharing a bit of my Clore Story - where I started and where I am now
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If anyone is applying for Clore Emerging Leaders, or is mid application process for the Fellowship or Pulse and would like a chat, I'd be happy to offer support if I can.
It’s another week of brilliant opportunities for artists & theatre talent this week, from Sheffield to Doncaster and Newcastle to Basingstoke!
Lots here for writers this week, but also stuff going on for actors and other theatre creatives. Good luck if applying!
#theatre #theatresky #careers #cpd
This week there have been lots of exciting theatre development opportunities announced:
- CRIPtic Arts
- Wee Ones Winter Commissions for Scottish artists
- the Royal Court
- Stage One's Bridge the Gap
- Papatango Writer's Studio
- Summerhall in Edinburgh
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#theatre #theatresky #artistdevelopment #newworkdevelopment #theatremaker
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Other Pathways
Not mentioned here: festivals of new work, apprenticeships, paid traineeships, work placement, paid placements, youth theatre or outreach activity often feature at many organisations and are also worth checking out if you’re looking for your own pathway into the sector.
Associates Artists
Associates will regularly have their work produced by their organisation during their tenure and may have input into the artistic approach, planning or output of an organisation. They may also run some aspects of the in-house artist development programmes for the venue.
Artist Residencies
A long term paid commitment to an artist's development for 12-18 months. Residencies mean artists are more embedded in an organisation and may mean involvement in artistic conversations, insight into how the organisation is run, and having more time to develop a piece of work.
Seed Commissions
Producing venues offer a contribution to the cost of creating new work and provide dedicated time to develop a piece either for public performance or showcase to industry professionals who might want to produce or programme the work at another venue, a festival, or part of a tour.
New Work R&D
Organisations offer space, time and money to develop new work without the pressure of having to produce/present something to a paying audience by the end of the process. Usually 1-2 weeks free rehearsal space, some funding for the project, and a sharing if desired to the in-house team.
Artist Development Programmes
A cohort are selected for a period of development over a few months. Programmes usually consist of skills workshops, masterclasses, mentoring/coaching, shadowing, networking, and expert help developing new pieces, with a sharing at the end to celebrate the work.
Scratch Nights
Despite the number of scratch nights declining dramatically, there are still venues who provide this essential early career/emerging opportunity. Usually a regularly held showcase for short works in progress with an audience to see if your piece is on the right track.
Workshops & Masterclasses
There's a huge range of events happening across the country which allow theatre makers to hone their craft and develop their skills. From hour-long sessions to weeks-long courses you can find learning opportunities in almost any discipline.
Community Building Initiatives
Many venues are keen to support local artists and offer free co-working / hot-desking space and sometimes free tea, coffee and or printing. Some will have a membership which may include discounted tickets and events. Some places will also offer free rehearsal space.
I thought it'd be useful to share what I've learned about the different types of artist and new work programmes that exist in theatre across the country at the moment. So I've written a post about it here: tinyurl.com/44f4cad5
Opportunities I've found can be broken down into 8 main types...
So, something I've been working on for a little while is a way to share development opportunities for theatre artists and professionals... here is my first go at rounding up some of the new programmes and callouts announced this week: tinyurl.com/4e56wm4x
#theatre #artistdevelopment #newwork
"Why aren't people making the kind of old-world classical sculptures and oil painting I like anymore?" I dunno dude why aren't you providing an artist with a full time salary and residence on your property so they can focus on nothing but making one painting for three years.
Legitimately this is why we need universal basic income.
(Well, okay, and a lot of other reasons, but this would be a nice side benefit.) So people can focus on their passions without having to be stretched thin.
#punk #artistproblems #artist #writer
NEW: The great Trump-Musk crackdown is coming. And it will hit hard & fast. Journalists will be first. But everyone else is next.
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
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What a lovely empty gym this morning!
27.12.2024 08:43 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Happy birthday Jay! Hope it’s a lovely one xx
22.12.2024 12:57 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Bastards.
22.12.2024 12:56 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The curious case of Benjamin Button making it to the west end is my absolute theatre high this year. LOVE that show - have followed it since it was a cast of 5 at the Southwark Playhouse Little. Such joy!
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Here's an opportunity for theatre workers who are looking to turbo charge their career.
MGCfutures has announced a new round of bursary opportunities for those working professionally within the theatre industry or at least 2 years.
You can you can apply for up to £5,000.
Overheard in the next room:
Daddy: No Ivy we’re not reading that , it’s not a bedtime book.
Ivy: IT IS A BOOK.
Daddy: we’re not reading it.
Ivy: BUT IT IS A BOOOOK.
Daddy: yes it’s a book but it’s not a book for bedtime. I am not reading “Where’s My Poo” now.
Roastie dinner with my parents and my family. Had a little moment half way through cooking for everyone - this is what life is about. Cosy times, roast potatoes and the people you love under one roof. Bloody marvellous.
24.11.2024 19:38 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Had the most beautiful afternoon yesterday with the biggest small human at The Curious Case of Benjamin Button in the west end. FRONT ROW!! The story, the harmonies, the performances… all simply incredible. Hoping all hopes that it runs and runs!
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