Theatre relies on its ability to attract a stream of promising new talent, prepared to work with commitment for very modest wages on a freelance basis, creating the sort of shows that often achieve international success after beginning life in small theatres like The Orange Tree and The Young Vic. This year, theatre closure hasn’t […]
#JMKSpace: Working with a Fight and Movement Director
#JMKSpace: Working with a Fight and Movement Director with ‘Kombat’ Kate Waters A discussion about what a fight director does, when you think you might need one and how best to work with one. Also considering how to ensure, as a director, that a fight director can do their best work. The session will take […]
JMK Award news
With the support of the Arts Council’s CRF, and all of our loyal supporters old and new, we are delighted to announce that we are able to recommence the selection process for the next director and recipient of the JMK Award. This will enable one director, designer and creative team to stage their own production […]
#JMKSpace: Hiring a Creative Team: A How To Guide, with OpenHire
#JMKSpace: Hiring a Creative Team: A How To Guide, with OpenHire Finding a capable, trustworthy, friendly creative team can be difficult. A murky system of agents, AV checks, recommendations and social connections can be difficult to navigate, especially if you’re an emerging director, or a mid-career director working on a small budget. OpenHire is a […]
#JMKSpace: Collaboration with Jon Brittain
#JMKSpace: Collaboration with Jon Brittain Jon will talk about his career as a writer (Rotterdam, Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho) and director (Baby Reindeer, John Kearns) in theatre and live comedy. In particular he’ll focus on collaboration – building relationships, making space for other people’s processes, giving effective notes etc. But he stresses that he […]
#JMKSpace: Future Invention with Mezze Eade
#JMKSpace: Future Invention with Mezze Eade In response to recent events the big questions are how did we get here and how do we get back to ‘normal’? However in a time of disruption shouldn’t we make space to reimagine our creative places and practices? This session challenges you to (re)make theatre. The session will […]
#JMKSpace: Directing a one-person show with Rachel Bagshaw
#JMKSpace: Directing a one-person show with Rachel Bagshaw This workshop, led by Rachel Bagshaw, will explore the process of directing a one-person show. The session will give an insight into Rachel’s experience of directing The Shape Of Pain and Augmented, and will include space for discussion around supporting writers and performers making autobiographical work. The […]
#JMKSpace: Using Circus in Theatre-Making with Gwen Hales
#JMKSpace: Using Circus in Theatre-Making with Gwen Hales In this workshop we will explore how circus can enhance and highlight elements of a theatre production. We will look at the variety of circus skills and consider the inherent metaphors within each. And, as well as looking at the opportunities, we’ll also discuss the challenges of […]
#JMKSpace: What’s the audience for with Chris Thorpe
#JMKSpace: What’s the audience for with Chris Thorpe Whether we’re working on an existing text, making new work around a specific issue, writing a stand alone script or devising, it’s worth thinking about everyone who’ll be in the room with us eventually. This workshop will look at the different kinds of work we can ask […]
#JMKSpace: Developing New Plays and Dramaturgy with Papatango
#JMKSpace: Developing New Plays and Dramaturgy with Papatango Led by Papatango’s George Turvey and Chris Foxon, this workshop will explore the process by which they develop and produce new plays from early-stage writers. It blends analysis of trends in writing for the stage with practical exercises to road-test scripts and explore new drafts. The session […]
#JMKSpace: Access, arts facilitation and disability equality with Laura Guthrie
#JMKSpace: Access, arts facilitation and disability equality with Laura Guthrie Join Laura Guthrie Co – Director of Meander Theatre and Artist Development Manager at Graeae to discuss access, arts facilitation and disability equality. The session will take place 5.00 – 6.30pm on Tuesday 16th February on Zoom. This free #JMKSpace event is open to all […]
