Midlands directors! Are you curious about directing for musical theatre? Sign up for our free workshop at Birmingham Rep on Thursday 13 December, 7-9pm! This workshop is a great chance to explore and ask questions about directing musical theatre. It will include a discussion, a Q&A, and working practically together to direct a song with: […]
Directing Musical Theatre – JMK Northampton
East Midlands directors & theatre-makers, have you ever wondered about directing for musical theatre? Sign up for our free workshop with Perfect Pitch next Monday, 10 December, 6-8.30pm at the Royal & Derngate. This workshop is a great chance to explore and ask questions about directing musical theatre. It will include a discussion, a Q&A, […]
24 hrs Left! Big Give Update
We’re only 24 hours away from our Big Give Christmas Challenge deadline! Firstly, we’d like to say a big thank you to all who have donated so far or supported our campaign. We have raised over half our target – but we still have £1,130 of match funding left to claim before the 12 noon deadline tomorrow, […]
JMK Traverse Directors’ Group Programme
We’re delighted to share details of our upcoming Directors’ Group programme with the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. If you’re based locally but not a member of the Group, simply email katherine@jmktrust.org to sign up. If you are already a member, you can find booking details below… ** WORKSHOP Monday 10 December, 6-8pm Assistant/Resident/Associate Director – What does it all […]
JMK Christmas Challenge – A Message from our Chair, Stephen Fewell
“The JMK Trust has a goal. We’ve always believed that talented theatre makers and arts leaders can be found from all social and cultural backgrounds, across the country. But inspiration, and the opportunity to participate in Britain’s world leading theatre industry, tend to be easier to come by for London-based theatre directors or those from […]
JMK Northern Stage – December Activities
We’re excited to share details of our upcoming Directors’ Group programme at Northern Stage this December: 1st December, 7pm Exclusive £5 ticket offer for A Christmas Carol We have a limited number of £5 tickets for the first preview of A Christmas Carol at Northern Stage, 7pm. As tickets are limited – please only apply […]
JMK Leeds Playhouse Workshop – Working with Text
We’re pleased to share details on our next JMK workshop at Leeds Playhouse: Working with Text: How do you approach text as a director? How might your work on the text inform the pre-production process? How can a director prepare the text ready for working with actors? How might you structure your research? Ever wondered […]
JMK HOME Manchester – RashDash Workshop & CV Surgery
We’re pleased to share further details on our upcoming JMK & HOME Manchester Directors’ Group events. To attend these events, you must be a member of the JMK & HOME network – to sign up, please email sarah.sharp@homemcr.org * RashDash Weekender Join RashDash in exploring starting points for making movement and text within a devised process. […]
JMK Assistant Director Blog – Heather Carroll
“This bursary, and being an Assistant actually, is all about learning and collaborating. People won’t lose respect for you if you don’t know something but will if you just bulldoze through regardless.” Heather Carroll reflects on working as the JMK Leverhulme Assistant Director on Future Bodies – a HOME Manchester and Unlimited co-production in collaboration with RashDash… […]
JMK Birmingham Meet Up – Thursday 8th November
JMK Meet Up – Birmingham Rep Thursday 8th November, 6.30pm (with 8pm performance) Associate Director Tessa Walker will run an hour-long session, and then Birmingham Rep would like to offer each of the attendees a ticket to Orange Polar Bear in The DOOR following its run in Korea. The session with Tessa will start at […]
