REP Foundry 2019 Applications Now Open
Birmingham Repertory Theatre is looking for emerging theatre practitioners from across the West Midlands for its acclaimed artist development scheme.
Now in its fifth year, REP Foundry is an award-winning annual programme for emerging directors, writers, theatre makers and companies from across the West Midlands. Supporting artists in their creative development, this year-long programme provides the opportunity for them to create and share work through workshops and professional mentoring.
“The REP's Foundry scheme is a rare and unique opportunity where artists will have the time, space and resources to have their work put on its feet.”
REP Foundry Alumna Manjeet Mann
Being a REP Foundry artist offers exciting new theatre practitioners the opportunity to become Associates of The REP. We will offer free professional development through a series of workshops, mentoring and masterclasses – alongside opportunities to make and share work in front of an audience. Previous Foundry artists have gone on to have work produced by The REP, in the wider region, nationally and internationally and have forged career-changing partnerships with The REP and fellow Foundry artists.
“I honestly believe that The REP really do champion and support and develop the artists that they choose to work with, I feel really privileged to be a part of the Foundry family because I've seen how ideas can be transformed into a reality, and how many amazing artists The REP have developed.”
REP Foundry Artist Zeddie Lawal
REP Foundry will run from January – November 2019.
We encourage artists of all backgrounds and experience to apply, simply download the application form from the right hand side of the page, where you can also find a structure for the 2019 REP Foundry programme.
The deadline for applications is Monday 1 October 2018, with interviews taking place week commencing 15 October.
As an equal opportunities organisation we welcome responses from a diverse range of applicants. All access requirements can be met. If the application process is inaccessible in any way, or you have any questions please get in touch with Catherine Fowles on 0121 245 2048.
REP Foundry is generously supported by The Leverhulme Trust and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.
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