‘Theatre is currently a growth sector of our Creative Industries, but with arts subjects like A level Drama down by a massive third in 2017, nationwide activity to inspire, support and champion directors from all backgrounds is essential at this moment to sustain the creativity, relevance and reach of British Theatre. Do you share our […]
JMK Birmingham Rep – Free Workshop, 15 August
Join us for a free workshop at Birmingham Rep Thursday 15 August 7-9pm A practical and theoretical workshop facilitated by Nyasha Gudo (JMK bursary recipient, The Mountaintop) looking at different rehearsals processes and how to facilitate a productive rehearsal period for the company and creative team. During the session we will explore techniques used by […]
August Opportunity to Double our Impact
Can You Help? As a small organisation, although we are called a Trust, we don’t have income from a trust fund and rely on your help to raise all the money to continue our programmes across the UK each year. Like you, we believe that there are so many talented directors and theatre makers around the country […]
Ken’s Network – Offstage career development in the performing arts
Ken’s Network was set up in 2018 by a group of friends and colleagues to honour the memory of Ken Bennett-Hunter. Ken’s Network wants to look for ways of supporting mid-career development for those working in off stage roles in the performing arts industry who want to change tack, for whatever reason. Ken himself changed […]
Residency Opportunity at ArtHouse Jersey
ArtHouse Jersey are currently accepting last-minute residency applications from creatives (of any discipline) who are looking to develop their practice, meet local artists or to make new work. Residency is available for dates between 9-20th July (more than one room is available depending on dates). The residencies are currently held at Chateau Vermont in Jersey, […]
‘Live Like a Local’ at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019
Our friends at COMMON are supporting The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society to find creatives, presenting work at the Edinburgh Fringe 2019, who are interested in taking part in the pilot of their innovative ‘Like Like a Local’ programme. The ‘Live Like a Local’ project seeks to match local residents, who may experience loneliness or social […]
JMK Birmingham Workshop – Directing & Devising
Thursday 13th June, 7-9pm Birmingham REP What is the devising process? How can you apply it your own practice? Former REP Foundry Artist, Will Jackson, will be running some clowning and devising exercises based on his practice and the work he does with Quick Duck Theatre. LYNNEBEC, an experimental movement company based in Birmingham, will […]
JMK Bristol Workshop – Starting Your Career as a Director
Tuesday 9th July 6.30-9.30pm Coopers’ Loft at Bristol Old Vic Starting your career as a theatre director? Join JMK Director Practitioner, theatre and opera director Adele Thomas for a free and informative workshop for those at the beginning of their directing career. Sign up for your free place by emailing Lucy Hunt, Engagement Director at […]
Meet the JMK Award 2019 Finalists
We’re thrilled to share details on the finalists of the JMK Award 2019: Oscar Toeman Runner-Up, in partnership with designer Rebecca Brower, in recognition of their effective collaboration. The Sugar Syndrome by Lucy Prebble About the production: “In ‘The Sugar Syndrome’ a recovering bulimic befriends a semi-reformed child molester online, and, together, they attempt to […]
JMK HOME Workshop: Working with a Movement Director
Thursday 6 June, 6.30pm HOME Manchester What can a movement director offer your piece? Movement directing is a broad term for what practitioners working with movement can offer a production. How do we work together to realise physical life into the piece? It can sometimes feel overwhelming for both the director and the movement director […]
