Evolve is our attachment scheme for emerging and mid-career artists and companies.
Oxford Playhouse offers a bespoke 12 months of seed funding, research and development support, rehearsal space, and mentoring. Our Evolve Artists will join our large network of artists, many of whose work we proudly present and support within our theatre programme.
Previous Evolve Artists include Olivier Award-winner Chris Bush and UK Theatre Award-winner Matt Winkworth; Olivier nominated writer-performer Caroline Horton; Robin Norton-Hale, founder of Opera Up Close; acclaimed performer Lanre Malaolu,Daniel Naddafy, Dot and Ethel, Ellen Havard, Fifth Word, Hannah Ringham, Hidden Track, Jack Bennett, Jessica Lazar, Mike Tweddle, Smoking Apples, Tabby Lamb, JC Niala, Rhiannon Faith Company,The Gramophones and local companies Flintlock Theatre, Justice in Motion and Kuumba Nia Arts.
Meet our Evolve Artists
Forming an integral part of the Oxford Playhouse family, we are thrilled to introduce this exciting group of emerging writers. Throughout the year, we’ll continue to share their progress as we support them on their artistic journeys.
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How does the scheme work?
Our next Evolve Artists will be on attachment with Oxford Playhouse from January to December 2024. The year is designed to be bespoke to each attached artist and company, with the year-round offer of mentoring and support.
Previous Evolve Artists have used their year in a variety of ways, including the development of skills and practice, research and development rehearsal, building administration and marketing infrastructure, and community and audience development.
Evolve Artists will receive seed funding of £1500 at the start of their attachment year. They will be offered regular online and in-person check-ins with Oxford Playhouse staff as part of their development, as well as the offer of mentoring and advice from specific departments in our theatre.
Our Evolve Artists join a family of artists, from both previous cohorts of our Artist Development schemes, as well as from our network of local and regional artists and companies. They will receive invitations for regular opportunities to share and develop practice, as well as networking events.
What are the benefits of taking part?
- Professional development and mentoring from staff across the many departments at OP
- Up to ten days of free rehearsal space for play, research and development
- In-kind support on specific tasks such as project planning and application writing
- Seed funding of £1500 to support the development of work or practice
- Free hot desk and meeting space
- Access to the OP network of artists, including beyond the timeline of the scheme
- Invitations and discounts to events and performances at Oxford Playhouse
- Opportunity to share and publicise work on our seasonal Artists Newsletter
If you would like any further information about our Evolve scheme, please get in touch: artistdevelopment@oxfordplayhouse.com
