We asked Gemma Aked-Priestley (JMK Assistant Director bursary recipient for ‘The Shadow Factory’, Nuffield Southampton Theatres) for an insight into the bursary experience, some tips for directors starting out and a few ultimate ambitions… Why did you apply for the JMK Trust bursary? Nuffield Southampton Theatres has always been special to me. I grew […]
JMK & Birmingham Rep Assistant Director Bursary
The JMK Trust in partnership with Birmingham Repertory Theatre is offering an Assistant Director Bursary to a participant of the JMK & The REP Directors’ Group. The bursary is an arts scholarship, funded by the Leverhulme Trust that will provide a learning and training opportunity for a talented emerging director, based in the West […]
JMK Assistant Director Blog – Charlotte Marigot
“The JMK Trust does something invaluable in rewarding emerging directors with professional experience and giving them a chance to grow” JMK Bursary recipient Charlotte Marigot describes working as the Assistant Director on Macbeth at Tobacco Factory Theatres directed by Adele Thomas. “Since I have been assisting in theatre production I have looked for the different projects […]
Come and work with us
We are recruiting four Director Practitioners to run our Regional Programme. Each of the Director Practitioners will be responsible for running the Directors’ Groups at several of our partner venues up to end of March 2019. This will include planning and delivering a programme of workshops and residencies, mentoring and bursary recruitment as necessary. Each […]
JMK Assistant Director Blog – Maria Crocker
In the first of a new blog series about our National Programme, former Assistant Director bursary recipient Maria Crocker (Catch 22, Northern Stage) describes the productions she has subsequently worked on, including her recent role as the staff director on the National Theatre’s Pinocchio. “I received my JMK Assistant Director bursary in 2014, to assist Rachel […]
JMK & Northern Stage Assistant Director Bursary
Assistant Director Opportunity at Northern Stage The JMK Trust in partnership with Northern Stage is offering an Assistant Director Bursary to a participant of the JMK & Northern Stage Directors’ Group. The bursary is an arts scholarship, funded by the Leverhulme Trust that will provide a learning and training opportunity for a talented emerging director, […]
Assistant Director Bursary – JMK & Traverse Theatre Directors’ Group
Opportunity to be the Assistant Director on a Traverse Theatre Company Festival 2018 Production The JMK Trust in partnership with Traverse Theatre is offering an Assistant Director Bursary to a participant of the JMK & Traverse Theatre Directors’ Group. The bursary is an arts scholarship, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, that will provide a learning […]
JMK Assistant Director Bursary – Salisbury Playhouse
The JMK Trust in partnership with Salisbury Playhouse (part of Wiltshire Creative) is offering an Assistant Director Bursary to a participant of the JMK & Salisbury Playhouse Directors’ Group. The bursary is an arts scholarship, funded by the Leverhulme Trust that will provide a learning and training opportunity for a talented emerging director, based in […]
The Perfect Gift for a Theatre Lover
Looking for a present for someone who loves the arts? Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or another special occasion, our Gift Membership is the perfect solution. It gives access to the most exciting new theatre talent in the industry. Gift Membership includes an exclusive invitation to our industry event where we announce the winner of the JMK Award, the […]
JMK Award Workshop – Northampton
JMK Award Workshop at Royal & Derngate, Northampton Sat 27th January, 2 – 4pm. Led by Caroline Steinbeis – winner of the JMK Award 2009.This free workshop is an opportunity to find out more about making an application to the annual JMK Young Director Award. The JMK Award was established in memory of James Menzies-Kitchin, a young theatre […]
