28.09.2026
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WHAT IS PRODUCER BOOTCAMP?
| Producer Bootcamp is a deep dive into the role of a producer, and what skills & knowledge you will need to produce your own work and the work of others. Throughout this week you will be led through producing for theatre 101. Each day we cover new topics, dive deep into the hows, whats, and whys of freelance producing. If you’re an artist or early career producer who wants to gain formal knowledge of working in the arts, this is the course for you.
Some of the topics we will cover are: Project Management, Touring, Budgets, Funding Bids, Audience Development, Marketing & PR, Tour Packs, Logistics of Touring, and much more. Producer Bootcamp will be run by SJ Watkinson. SJ is an independent theatre producer with over 30 years’ experience in a range of roles including production and touring, company management, community and participatory projects, festivals and outdoor events. She’s worked with artists and companies across the UK and Spain including Sleepwalk Collective (Madrid), Proteus Theatre Company, Atresbandes (Barcelona) and Altered Skin. She’s currently working with solo artist Natalie Bellingham and drag legend Fatt Butcher‘s new choral work, Congregational. She’s also one of In Good Company‘s Artist Support Producers providing one to one mentoring for artists and companies across the Midlands. This course is aimed at exploring all this freelance producing in the subsidised sector and aimed for those who want to build or expand a career working in that world. You will need to bring a laptop for these sessions, and an information pack and resources will be provided. WHO IS THIS FOR? This course is aimed at early career producers, or self-producing artists who wish to learn more about producing as a skill. This course is suited for those wanting to learn more about producing in the subsidised performing sector. Previous attendees include early-career artists and producers, recent graduates and theatre students, and freelancers sponsored by organisations to develop their skills. Attendees have gone on to launch their producing careers, working across the sector in producing their own work, festivals, and large scale immersive theatre projects. |
ARTIST 1-2-1s
| We’ve relaunched our artist one to one sessions, helping support freelancers across the midlands get bespoke one to one support with whatever they need! Need help writing a funding bid? Want to talk about your career? Maybe you just need some sign posting on where to go next. You can book onto these free sessions below and one of our freelance producers will be in touch to arrange a date. |
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ON THE GRAPEVINE…
FIFTH WORD SURVEY
| Calling All Playwrights and Artists: Shape Fifth Word’s Future Playwriting Provision
Dear Playwrights and Artists, Fifth Word is currently planning its next series of workshops, artist offers and commissions – thanks to a small pot of Arts Council funding we’re delighted to continue the work of Fifth Word Playwrights. To make sure Fifth Word truly serves you, we want to know what you need, and what is most helpful and impactful right now. Your voice matters: whether you are starting your very first script or an established playwright navigating the ups and downs of the industry, we want to hear from you by midnight on Tuesday 29 September. This focussed survey takes just 5 minutes to complete. Tell us what works for your life, craft, and career. Your anonymous feedback directly shapes our future programming and artist provision: creating maximum impact. Please click below to take the 5-minute survey. Thank you for your time. Here’s to the future and continuing to build a supportive East Midlands playwriting community! Warmly, Fifth Word |
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PITCH UP – House southeast theatre network
This November house: Southeast Theatre Network are hosting a Pitch Up event in London at Stanley Arts in London, with a focus on supporting theatre artists in the early stages of their careers.
The day will bring artists together with venue representatives, to create meaningful relationships and to help demystify the theatre industry through conversations, and practical panel discussions.
Applications for early career artists are now open, and we are hoping to reach as many artists as possible from diverse backgrounds.
house have been running Pitch Up for the last 10 years, fostering a collaborative and more open approach to traditional pitching events, creating a space for new partnerships to emerge.
We will be joined by venue representatives from London and the South East region who will share their artist support offer, before giving the floor over to up to 20 early career artists to give a snapshot of their work and plans.
The event will include two panel discussions with industry leaders, covering how to begin relationships and take work to venues plus a practical guide to marketing and selling your show.
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