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Dibby Theatre is offering a whole host of incredible opportunities for LGBTQ+ theatre creatives! From free mentoring sessions and workshops to get togethers and paid residencies, don't miss out on Dibby's First Dibs programme this Autumn.
Don’t miss out – see the full programme and how to book on Dibby Theatre’s website, and stay in touch @dibbytheatre

Free 1-2-1 Link Up mentoring sessions

Are you an LGBTQ+ freelance theatre creative or majority LGBTQ-led start-up or collective in Greater Manchester? Feel like your career is treading water? Unsure of the next step to make your next project a reality?

Dibby Theatre’s Link Up 1-2-1 surgery sessions offer an opportunity for LGBTQ+ creatives, producers, and backstage crew to brush up their CV, or portfolio, create an action plan for a project, or set some career goals with a professional mentor.

Free Glow Up workshops

Developing a sustainable arts business, collective or individual career can be a challenge. Taking time to interrogate your practice, learn new skills, and make strategic plans is essential. Give your career or arts business a glow up this autumn with their workshop series aimed at supporting more sustainable careers in the arts.

Free Get Together events

Get Togethers are a place for LGBTQ+ freelance creatives, producers and backstage crew at all career stages to connect, network and socialise. They will provide structured discussions and workshops, free food and even free tickets to see a show after the event… and they will cover the cost of public transport within Greater Manchester.

3 x Paid Glow Up Residencies

Deadline to apply Monday 22nd September

Glow Up Your Creative Career offers LGBTQ+ freelance theatre creatives in Greater Manchester the opportunity to ‘glow up’ an essential part of their creative career across a paid 6-day self-directed residency.

​This could be building a new website, developing a 5-year business plan, spending time researching and consulting on a potential new project… or something else you feel is essential to unlock your next career goals.

​Successful applicants will receive 6 days payment (£1k fee), 3 days mentorship and up to £250 to cover essential resources and expenses.