“The JMK Trust does something invaluable in rewarding emerging directors with professional experience and giving them a chance to grow” JMK Bursary recipient Charlotte Marigot describes working as the Assistant Director on Macbeth at Tobacco Factory Theatres directed by Adele Thomas. “Since I have been assisting in theatre production I have looked for the different projects […]
JMK Assistant Director Blog – Maria Crocker
In the first of a new blog series about our National Programme, former Assistant Director bursary recipient Maria Crocker (Catch 22, Northern Stage) describes the productions she has subsequently worked on, including her recent role as the staff director on the National Theatre’s Pinocchio. “I received my JMK Assistant Director bursary in 2014, to assist Rachel […]
JMK & Northern Stage Assistant Director Bursary
Assistant Director Opportunity at Northern Stage 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 provide a learning and training opportunity for a talented emerging director, […]
Assistant Director Bursary – JMK & Traverse Theatre Directors’ Group
Opportunity to be the Assistant Director on a Traverse Theatre Company Festival 2018 Production The JMK Trust in partnership with Traverse Theatre is offering an Assistant Director Bursary to a participant of the JMK & Traverse Theatre Directors’ Group. The bursary is an arts scholarship, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, that will provide a learning […]
JMK Assistant Director Bursary – Salisbury Playhouse
The JMK Trust in partnership with Salisbury Playhouse (part of Wiltshire Creative) is offering an Assistant Director Bursary to a participant of the JMK & Salisbury Playhouse Directors’ Group. The bursary is an arts scholarship, funded by the Leverhulme Trust that will provide a learning and training opportunity for a talented emerging director, based in […]
The Perfect Gift for a Theatre Lover
Looking for a present for someone who loves the arts? Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or another special occasion, our Gift Membership is the perfect solution. It gives access to the most exciting new theatre talent in the industry. Gift Membership includes an exclusive invitation to our industry event where we announce the winner of the JMK Award, the […]
JMK Award Workshop – Northampton
JMK Award Workshop at Royal & Derngate, Northampton Sat 27th January, 2 – 4pm. Led by Caroline Steinbeis – winner of the JMK Award 2009.This free workshop is an opportunity to find out more about making an application to the annual JMK Young Director Award. The JMK Award was established in memory of James Menzies-Kitchin, a young theatre […]
JMK Award Workshop – Salisbury
Thursday 4th January, 7 – 9 pm. Salisbury Playhouse This free workshop is an opportunity to find out more about making an application to the annual JMK Young Director Award. The JMK Award was established in memory of James Menzies-Kitchin, a young theatre director who died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 28, to […]
Wilton’s Music Hall – Plays Without Décor
Are you a young or emerging director looking for some space and support to workshop some of your brilliant ideas? Well, Wilton’s Plays Without Décor Programme may be for you. As part of their Learning and Participation Programme, Wilton’s is offering four emerging directors the chance to use Wilton’s Aldgate and Allhallows Learning and Participation Studio […]
The JMK Young Director Award 2018 – application deadline
This prestigious, annual award is presented to one young theatre director of outstanding potential enabling them to mount a professional production at The Young Vic in London. The JMK Trust was established in 1997 following the death of James Menzies-Kitchin, a young director of exceptional talent and promise. Winning the JMK Award has been instrumental […]


