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JMK Tobacco Factory – ‘Adapting Non Theatrical Texts’ Workshop on 7th Jan

December 21, 2018 by Katherine Rigg

JMK Tobacco Factory Theatres present a workshop on Adapting Non Theatrical Texts for The Stage, led by JMK Director Practitioner Nik Partridge. Monday 7th January, 1 – 3pm This two hour workshop will focus on the process of adaptation and look at how new productions of non-theatrical texts can be adapted and developed for the stage. […]

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JMK & The Envelope Room – Directors & Designers Residency (Scotland/North East)

December 17, 2018 by Katherine Rigg

JMK, Traverse & The Envelope Room present Directors & Designers Residency Tues 29 & Wed 30 January 2019 We’re pleased to be working with The Envelope Room and our partner venue, the Traverse Theatre, to offer this free two day residency. This residency is a two day series of events and workshops aimed at emerging […]

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A new home for the JMK Award

December 13, 2018 by Jo

We are delighted that from 2019 the JMK Award will enter a new partnership with the Orange Tree Theatre, with the winner’s production forming a core part of the theatre’s annual programming. At this new home, the JMK Award will offer one director the opportunity to direct a full-scale Orange Tree show with the production […]

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JMK Birmingham Rep – Save the Date for our January Residency

December 11, 2018 by Katherine Rigg

Working with Creatives Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 January (11am-4pm both days) Two days exploring the relationships and collaborative possibilities of working with a creative team.  This residency  is a unique chance to discuss practices, working with the following experienced industry professionals: Prema Mehta – Lighting Designer  (Credits include productions for The Young Vic, Fame UK […]

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JMK Northern Stage – The Tax Return Party

December 10, 2018 by Katherine Rigg

JMK and Northern Stage creative team present: The Tax Return Party 14th January, 10am – 4pm Hello 2019, and hello tax return. Yes, it’s that time of year again, the dreaded tax return is looming, but this year JMK and Northern Stage Creative Team are joining forces to get rid of those January blues by hosting a tax return event. There […]

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Big Give – Thank You for the Support!

December 6, 2018 by Katherine Rigg

It’s the end of our Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign, and we’d like to say a massive thank you to all those who donated and helped us spread the word. We’re thrilled to have raised £3,229 for our Regional Programme from this campaign. If you weren’t able to donate during the Christmas Challenge week but […]

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Directing Musical Theatre – JMK Birmingham Rep

December 4, 2018 by Katherine Rigg

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: […]

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Directing Musical Theatre – JMK Northampton

December 4, 2018 by Katherine Rigg

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, […]

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24 hrs Left! Big Give Update

December 3, 2018 by Katherine Rigg

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, […]

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JMK Traverse Directors’ Group Programme

November 28, 2018 by Katherine Rigg

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 […]

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Adam Karim Kalungi Ssebandeke Diane Page Tristian Fynn-Aiduenu Winner 2017 - Josh Roche Winner 2016 - Roy Alexander Weise Winner 2015 - Liz Stevenson Kate Hewitt - winner 2014 Winner 2013 - Alex Brown Winner 2012 - Sam Pritchard Winner 2011 - Cathal Cleary Winner 2010 - Matthew Evans Winner 2009 - Caroline Steinbeis Winner 2008 - Michael Oakley Winner 2007 - Polly Findlay Winner 2006 - Jamie Harper Winner 2005 - Natalie Abrahami Winner 2004 - Anne Tipton Winner 2003 - Bijan Sheibani Winner 2002 - Joe Hill Gibbins Winner 2001 - Orla O'Loughlin Winner 2000 - Thea Sharrock Winner 1999 - Mark Rosenblatt Winner 1998 - Tassos Stevens

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Patrons: Dame Judi Dench, Baroness Howe, Sir Ian McKellen, Clare Menzies-Kitchin MBE and Tom Morris OBE (Founding Chair).  

The JMK Trust is kindly supported by The Martin Bowley Charitable Trust, Arts Council England, The Katie Bradford Arts Trust, The Cockayne Foundation, The London Community Foundation, The Leche Trust, Scops Arts Trust, The Garrick Charitable Trust, The Victoria Wood Foundation, The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust, The Maria Björnson Memorial Fund, The Patricia Routledge Foundation, The Hollick Family Foundation and all our individual donors.

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