Graeae have teamed up with 8 leading venues across England;

Octagon Theatre in Bolton
Nottingham Playhouse
Cast in Doncaster
Hull Truck Theatre
Shakespeare North in Prescot
Everyman in Liverpool
Derby Theatre
Mercury Theatre in Colchester

Together we are creating a national network of artistic support and development for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists.

When?

• The programme runs from September 2024 until March 2026
• The amount of time an artist will spend on the programme is dependant on each individuals availability.

What?

The programme offers 18 months of bespoke support including:

• mentoring
• practical resources such as industry specific workshops,
• creative spaces
• micro-bursaries
• networking opportunities
• support with funding applications

Where?

• This programme is designed to support artists who could most benefit from alliances with regional theatres in the North, North West, East Midlands, and East of England.
• You might live, work or have a deep connection with any of the areas where our partner theatres are based: Bolton, Prescot, Nottingham, Derby, Hull, Liverpool, Doncaster or Colchester.

Access

• Graeae has a designated Access Manager who will oversee provision of access for all the artists both in the application process and once artists are on the programme itself.
• Artists access requirements will be met by Graeae and your connected regional theatre.
• If you choose and if appropriate you can also be supported in applying for Access to Work.

You can apply if

• You are over 18 years old.
• You are based in England and live, work or have a deep connection with any of the areas where our partner theatres are based: Bolton, Prescott, Nottingham, Derby, Hull, Liverpool, Doncaster, or Colchester.
• You identify as Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent & have experienced barriers to the industry and ways of developing your creative career.
• You are an emerging, mid career or established artist.
• You have a record of commitment to creating live performance (online or in person) as a performer, writer, director, producer, designer or technician.

TO FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY: Bespoke Artist Development Programme – Graeae