45 North  productions tour both nationally and internationally. 45North also produce exciting immersive theatrical events. They believe in championing the careers of emerging female, trans and non-binary people on and off the stage.

Criteria 

• The commissions are open to all female-identifying and non-binary creatives.
• Submissions are open to writers, directors, designers, devisors – anyone who wants to be lead creative on this project.
• You must be resident in the UK or the Republic of Ireland to submit.
• You must be sixteen years of age or older. There is no upper age limit.
• A small group of creatives are eligible to apply as long as all members are female-identifying or non-binary.
• The proposed idea should be for an eventual piece of at least one hour in playing time. There is no upper limit.
• Your idea must be unproduced and unperformed. ‘Unproduced’ meaning that is (a) still in idea form, but there are no drafts, and there has been no rehearsal or R&D on the piece.
• Adaptation will be accepted
• If you are commissioned by 45North, you will receive:
  • A bursary of £1000-£1500 depending on the predicted length of the process (3-6 months)
  • Access to desk space
  • Studio space at 45North
  • Monthly meetings with the 45North team
  • A semi-staged read/showing of the first draft for 45North and invited industry professionals
  • Upon completion of the first draft, 45North will decide whether to carry the project through to final draft and production. A full commission will include a larger fee as well as a full production produced by 45North within a suitable timeframe for the project.

Deadline 

Friday 14th February 2020
Meetings with shortlist week commencing 16th March 2020 Commission announcement 30th March 2020

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