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

Latest News

JMK Young Director Award 2017

May 24, 2017

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the JMK Award 2017 is Joshua Roche with his proposal for his production of My Name is Rachel Corrie by Katharine Viner and Alan Rickman. Joshua is working with designer Sophie Thomas, producer … Read More

JMK and Birmingham Rep Assistant Director Bursary

September 18, 2017

The JMK Trust in partnership with Birmingham is offering an Assistant Director Bursary to a director based in the West Midlands. Details below and on the Birmingham Rep vacancies page. We are looking for an Assistant Director for Tessa … Read More

The Half of It – directed by 2011 winner Cathal Cleary

August 8, 2017

Cathal Cleary, winner of the JMK Award 2011, and his theatre company MOMMO present the premiere of The Half of It at the Dublin Fringe this September. In a Dublin flat, a Cork woman is climbing the walls. She hasn’t stepped outside for … Read More

Tickets On Sale – My Name Is Rachel Corrie

August 2, 2017

Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 JMK Award winner Josh Roche's production of My Name Is Rachel Corrie, which will be staged at the Young Vic, 29th September - 21st October. About the Production: March 2003. The Gaza Strip. 23 year … Read More

Assistant Director Bursary at the Sherman Theatre

July 5, 2017

The JMK Trust in partnership with the Sherman Theatre is offering an Assistant Director Bursary to a participant of the JMK & Sherman Directors’ Group. This arts scholarship, funded by The Carne Trust, will provide a learning and training … Read More

Free residency at Northern Stage

June 28, 2017

Deadline extended - apply by 5pm 17th July JMK & Northern Stage present: Ways Into Text: A practical guide. Thurs 27th & Fri 28th July 2017 10am – 5pm How do you approach text as a director? Do you emphasize the psychological … Read More

Assistant Director Opportunity at Northern Stage

June 20, 2017

The JMK Trust in partnership with Northern Stage is offering an Assistant Director Bursary to a young director based in the North East of England. The bursary is an arts scholarship, funded by the Lever-hulme Trust that will provide a … Read More