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Each year, the JMK Trust provides talented young and emerging theatre directors with awards, guidance and development opportunities.

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Josh Roche’s blog

November 22, 2017

Applying for stuff is a big part of life as a theatre director. Applying for funding, applying for competitions, applying for jobs, the list goes on and on. Actors have to keep launching themselves into auditions, directors have to keep … Read More

JMK Regional Blog – Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir

September 20, 2018

JMK Assistant Director bursary recipient Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir gives us an insight into working on Ulster American at the Traverse Theatre and what she's up to next... Why did you apply for the JMK Trust Assistant Director … Read More

JMK Assistant Director Opportunity – Northern Stage

September 20, 2018

The JMK Trust in partnership with Northern Stage is offering an Assistant Director Bursary to a participant of the JMK & Northern Stage Directors’ Group. The bursary is an arts scholarship, funded by the Leverhulme Trust that will … Read More

JMK Birmingham Workshop – Mon 8 Oct, Arts Council Funding

September 19, 2018

The next JMK & Birmingham Rep Directors' Group session will be in conjunction with The Foundry on Monday 8 October. The session will focus on Arts Council funding, and will be hosted by Alison Gagen. Event details: Monday 8 … Read More

JMK Shows to See this Autumn

September 12, 2018

Looking for some great theatre picks? We’ve gathered together a collection of exciting productions across the country, featuring JMK Award winners and finalists, Regional Programme partners and bursary recipients. These fascinating stories … Read More

JMK South West – Programme Dates

September 11, 2018

Directors of Salisbury, Southampton, Reading and surrounding areas! We've got some great free opportunities coming up over the next few months at your local venues. Scroll down for details and how to sign up! JMK Director’s Residency with … Read More

JMK Northampton Directors’ Group – Programme Dates

September 11, 2018

Sign up for the following FREE Masterclasses and receive a complimentary ticket for the performance that evening at Royal & Derngate, in partnership with the JMK Trust and Royal & Derngate’s Generate Programme. These workshops … Read More