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#JMKSpace: Directing a one-person show with Rachel Bagshaw

February 26, 2021 by Jo

#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 […]

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#JMKSpace: Using Circus in Theatre-Making with Gwen Hales

February 11, 2021 by Jo

#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 […]

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#JMKSpace: What’s the audience for with Chris Thorpe

February 11, 2021 by Jo

#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 […]

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#JMKSpace: Developing New Plays and Dramaturgy with Papatango

February 11, 2021 by Jo

#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 […]

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#JMKSpace: Access, arts facilitation and disability equality with Laura Guthrie

February 11, 2021 by Jo

#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 […]

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#JMKSpace: The process of working from scratch with Daniel Bailey

February 2, 2021 by Jo

#JMKSpace: The process of working from scratch with Daniel Bailey This workshop will explore the process of working from scratch. We’ll look at Daniel’s approach to working with theatre-makers as we devise, dramaturg and direct their work from the inception stage to a fully realised stage performance. The session will take place 6.30 – 8.30pm […]

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#JMKSpace: Working with a Movement Director with Lucy Hind

February 2, 2021 by Jo

#JMKSpace: Working with a Movement Director with Lucy Hind How do you form the best possible creative partnership with your Movement Director? How do you communicate, exchange ideas, best use their skills and develop that vital short hand to solve problems and create magic? In this workshop, Lucy will share her experience and advice, and […]

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#JMKSpace: The Director Designer Relationship with Rosanna Vize

February 2, 2021 by Jo

#JMKSpace: The Director Designer Relationship with Rosanna Vize This workshop will focus on the intricate nature of the director designer relationship. We will explore different approaches to collaboration and the potential benefits of a flat hierarchy approach to theatre making and the importance of finding the right team for you. The session will take place […]

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#JMKSpace: On Devising with Sally Cookson

January 19, 2021 by Jo

#JMKSpace: On Devising with Sally Cookson This workshop will look at Sally’s collaborative and ensemble driven approach to creating new work, focusing on her experiences of making work with a large variety of collaborators. Part practical, part discussion based, the session will touch upon a range of approaches that Sally uses as she develops shows […]

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#JMKSpace: Creating COVID-proof performance in 2021

January 19, 2021 by Jo

#JMKSpace: Creating COVID-proof performance in 2021 with Barra Collins This workshop is an invitation to explore how to make uncancellable live performance in the coming year. Over the course of the workshop, Barra will discuss digital platforms, open source technologies, and affordable technical gubbins that you can explore to start creating live performance online, offline […]

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  • #JMKSpace: Using Circus in Theatre-Making with Gwen Hales February 11, 2021
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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 and Tom Morris OBE (Founding Chair).  

The JMK Trust is kindly supported by Philip Hooker, The Martin Bowley Charitable Trust, Arts Council England, the Orange Tree Theatre, The Noël Coward Foundation, Didymus,
The Thistle Trust, The Chapman Trust, The Golsoncott Foundation, The Unity Theatre Trust and all our individual donors.

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