Three Greater Manchester arts venues - The Lowry, HOME and Z-Arts - together with industry body Stage One, have joined forces to support the development of up-and-coming independent theatre producers.
The new Creative Producer Development Course has been developed for early career independent producers based in Greater Manchester.
A course of 10 sessions will look at both the practicalities of the role and the culture and creativity behind producing live work. Industry professionals will share their expertise and experience with participants, who will also get the chance to build key relationships with arts organisations in the region.
At the end of the course there will be a chance to apply the new-found knowledge to a producing process at one of the three theatres.
Applications are now open for the first course, which will run from September until January 2025.
Antonia Beck, senior producer for artist development at The Lowry, said: “This course has been developed in response to conversations from across the sector calling for more producer development opportunities. We hope it will be a much-needed catalyst in supporting up-and-coming independent producers to build a career in our region.”
Davinia Jokhi, talent development producer at HOME said: “Through this partnership we are able to provide more opportunities for producer development in Manchester”
Isah-Levi Roach, producer artist development at Z-arts added: “Producing is integral to making great theatre, and yet producers seem to be few and far between. That’s why this opportunity is so important. Having the chance, to meet and train a cohort of producers to a professional standard is going to be brilliant.”
More info here. The deadline for applications is noon on July 29.