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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 Reading Rep Residency – 26 & 27 Oct

October 15, 2018

We are thrilled to announce details of our upcoming residency at Reading Rep, with some fantastically exciting directors and theatre-makers.  Over two days, participants will have the opportunity to work with and learn from them, … Read More

JMK Manchester HOME Programme Dates

October 10, 2018

We're thrilled to share the details of upcoming workshops for our JMK group at Manchester HOME.  Working with writers - Thursday 15th November, 6pm-9pm Learn about how to build relationships with writers, give constructive feedback … Read More

Assistant Director Opportunity – Royal & Derngate Northampton

September 28, 2018

The JMK Trust in partnership with Royal & Derngate is offering an Assistant Director Bursary. The bursary is an arts scholarship, funded by the Leverhulme Trust that will provide a learning and training opportunity for a talented emerging … Read More

JMK Newcastle – Workshop & Ticket Offer at Northern Stage!

September 26, 2018

We're thrilled to have a workshop with JMK Award winner (2017) Josh Roche coming up at Northern Stage, as well as a ticket offer for the post show discussion performances of some brilliant upcoming productions... The Weird World of … 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