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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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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

A Message from our Chair, Stephen Fewell

August 6, 2019

'Theatre is currently a growth sector of our Creative Industries, but with arts subjects like A level Drama down by a massive third in 2017, nationwide activity to inspire, support and champion directors from all backgrounds is essential at … Read More

JMK Birmingham Rep – Free Workshop, 15 August

August 6, 2019

Join us for a free workshop at Birmingham Rep Thursday 15 August 7-9pm A practical and theoretical workshop facilitated by Nyasha Gudo (JMK bursary recipient, The Mountaintop)  looking at different rehearsals processes and how to … Read More

August Opportunity to Double our Impact

August 5, 2019

Can You Help? As a small organisation, although we are called a Trust, we don't have income from a trust fund and rely on your help to raise all the money to continue our programmes across the UK each year. Like you, we believe that … Read More

Ken’s Network – Offstage career development in the performing arts

July 15, 2019

Ken’s Network was set up in 2018 by a group of friends and colleagues to honour the memory of Ken Bennett-Hunter. Ken’s Network wants to look for ways of supporting mid-career development for those working in off stage roles in the … Read More

Residency Opportunity at ArtHouse Jersey

July 4, 2019

ArtHouse Jersey are currently accepting last-minute residency applications from creatives (of any discipline) who are looking to develop their practice, meet local artists or to make new work. Residency is available for dates between 9-20th … Read More

‘Live Like a Local’ at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019

July 3, 2019

Our friends at COMMON are supporting The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society to find creatives, presenting work at the Edinburgh Fringe 2019, who are interested in taking part in the pilot of their innovative 'Like Like a Local' … Read More