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Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu Wins the 2019 JMK Award

May 10, 2019

The Trustees of the JMK Trust today announce that Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu wins the 2019 JMK Award, this year in a new partnership with the Orange Tree Theatre, with his production of Arinzé Kene’s Little Baby Jesus forming a core part of the … Read More

JMK Birmingham Workshop – Directing & Devising

June 11, 2019

Thursday 13th June, 7-9pm Birmingham REP What is the devising process? How can you apply it your own practice? Former REP Foundry Artist, Will Jackson, will be running some clowning and devising exercises based on his practice and … Read More

JMK Bristol Workshop – Starting Your Career as a Director

June 11, 2019

Tuesday 9th July 6.30-9.30pm Coopers' Loft at Bristol Old Vic Starting your career as a theatre director? Join JMK Director Practitioner, theatre and opera director Adele Thomas for a free and informative workshop for those at the … Read More

Meet the JMK Award 2019 Finalists

June 7, 2019

We're thrilled to share details on the finalists of the JMK Award 2019: Oscar Toeman Runner-Up, in partnership with designer Rebecca Brower, in recognition of their effective collaboration. The Sugar Syndrome by Lucy … Read More

JMK HOME Workshop: Working with a Movement Director

May 28, 2019

Thursday 6 June, 6.30pm HOME Manchester What can a movement director offer your piece? Movement directing is a broad term for what practitioners working with movement can offer a production. How do we work together to realise physical … Read More

JMK Traverse Workshop: The Director, Dramaturg and Writer 

May 28, 2019

Friday 14 June, 11am-1pm  Traverse Theatre Led by Traverse Theatre Interim Artistic Director, Gareth Nicholls, this workshop will explore the relationship between a director &/or dramaturg and writer and the process of taking a … Read More

JMK Workshop this Saturday with Rosanna Vize, Nuffield Southampton Theatres

May 20, 2019

Saturday 25th May Workshop with Rosanna Vize, Designer Designer for The Audience, opening soon at Nuffield Southampton Theatres Nuffield Southampton Theatres (City) 4-6pm Free to attend RSVP: nik@jmktrust.org This workshop with … Read More