DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A place for mid-career artists to develop their craft and hone the skills needed to sustain a career in the theatre industry, with insight and skill sharing from established artists.
If you would like to like hear more about future workshops, masterclasses and events for mid-career artists, please log in or sign up to your Old Vic account and select the Artist Development mailing list option.
OV Masterclasses (Mid-career)
A series of free development talks and workshops for mid-career professionals to deepen creative practice, build networks and nurture skills to support and sustain their careers.
OV Script Surgery
Apply for free dramaturgy from established writers to support new writing from page to stage. For mid-career writers looking to develop mid- and large-scale work.
OV Mentors
A mentorship scheme hosted by The Old Vic, connecting mid-career directors with directors at the next stage of their career, and offering insight and support to demystify the next steps.
Baylis Director
The Baylis Director is an annual post that provides one director the opportunity to shadow the Artistic Director and use The Old Vic’s space and resources to research and develop projects.
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