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Old Vic Theatre Makers

Old Vic Theatre Makers

What does it mean to be a theatre maker today?

The Old Vic Theatre Makers are 20 young creatives from across the UK who will spend five months exploring, devising, and discussing what it means to be a theatre maker today, what lessons they have learnt from the last two years, and what the future of their work will look like.

Applications for Old Vic Theatre Makers 2022 will open later in the year.

Sign up to our Take Part mailing list for updates or email  ovtheatremakers@oldivctheatre.com for more information.

More About Theatre Makers

Old Vic Theatre Makers 2021

Workshops took place in-person and online, led by director Joseph Hancock, with masterclasses in directing, writing and producing, led by Poppy Keeling, Francesca Moody, Nina Segal, Jasmine Teo and Matthew Xia. On Sun 12 Dec 2021, the programme culminated with a Scratch Night directed, produced and devised by our company, based on the theme of ‘reunion’.

The Old Vic Theatre Makers Company 2021 were: Ada, Afriya, Agnieszka, Braedan, Chakira, Chelsea, Ted, Emily, Isaac, Jade, Jennifer, John, Kaya, Lola, Ned, Niamh, Patrick, Rachel, Sandie, Sean. Watch what they have to say about what comes next:

Eligibility
  • This programme is designed for people aged 18–25
  • We are looking for young theatre makers and creatives who want to develop new skills, gain confidence, build networks and explore what it means to create theatre
  • No experience is necessary and the programme is not open to anyone who has received (or is receiving) formal, degree level (or equivalent) arts training, or who has taken part in the programme previously
  • We are particularly keen to hear from people who have had limited or no access to arts opportunities in the past and are committed to identifying and resolving barriers which may ordinarily exclude young people from accessing theatre
  • Applications will be accepted from across the UK but you must be able to travel to London to take part. We are able to support with travel if required
Accessibility
  • We are committed to working with young people who have a disability or identify as neuro-diverse (for example: dyslexia, ADHD, autism) and will make adjustments for this
  • If you have a different learning style we can also change the course content to suit you
  • We can bring in additional staff support if you would require this
  • The project will take place at an Old Vic venue with step free access

DOWNLOAD THEATRE MAKERS EVALUATION 2020–21DOWNLOAD THEATRE MAKERS EVALUATION 2020–21

Generously supported by D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, Richard Radcliffe Trust, Sandra Charitable Trust and a donor who wishes to remain anonymous.

Previews Partner
Productions Partner
Reopening Partner
The Old Vic gratefully acknowledges support through the Culture Recovery Fund from Arts Council England
Principal Partner

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