Theatre Breakthrough Fund (North)
Funding
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Location
Yorkshire and The Humber
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The Theatre Breakthrough Fund supports theatre-makers and organisations in the North of England. You can use the money to develop and present new theatre work. The fund is aimed at emerging and mid-career artists who want to create original productions. Arts Council England runs this programme to help grow theatre talent in northern regions. The funding amount is not specified, so you will need to contact them directly. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. You must be based in the North of England to apply.
Key requirements:
- Must be based in North of England
- Must be theatre-maker or theatre organisation
- For emerging and mid-career artists
This fund is for theatre-makers and theatre organisations based in the North of England. It targets emerging and mid-career artists who want to develop new work. It is not for established artists or companies outside northern England.
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Funding for theatre-makers and organisations in the North of England to develop and present new work. Supports emerging and mid-career artists.
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