Growing the seeds of ideas, fostering collaboration, and connecting local artists and companies with leading industry partners
The Artist Development programme is a network, created by the team here at Theatre Royal Plymouth, to connect artists and makers across Plymouth and the wider South West region. Whether you’re looking to take your first steps into creating a project, or if you need specific support in bringing your ideas to the stage, or are looking to foster artistic collaboration, we are developing a launch pad to support and nurture you and your creative needs.
Beyond being a programme, it serves as a vibrant community hub, welcoming anyone interested in learning and collaborating. In this warm, inclusive space, you can share knowledge, experiment with new ideas, and connect with like-minded people – whether you are emerging or mid-career, this programme serves anyone over the age of 18.
Artist Development consists of three strands of work: EXPERIMENT, FUSE, and CO-LAB. These strands are intrinsically linked to The Lab, our 50-seater performance space. This black box, studio venue is a versatile, transformative space designed to fit the needs of new and emerging work, whether as a rehearsal space or performance venue.
Meet the team
At Theatre Royal Plymouth, our team are passionate about supporting artists and companies in the creation and nurturing of new work. Our Artist Development programme is lead by our Associate Artistic Director and our producing department. Together they are the main points of contact for artists wishing to get in touch with the venue. You can get to know them here:
Want to contact a member of this team?
Badgers x FUSE Gathering
This gathering comes before a performance of Badgers, a shape-shifting, mercurial new show commissioned by Theatre Royal Plymouth and written by Malaika Kegode with music by Jakabol. This is a Theatre Royal Plymouth Production, in association with Bristol Old Vic.
FUSE Gathering attendees can redeem an £8 ticket to see Badgers on Thu 03 Sep at 7.45pm.
Upcoming Opportunities
FUSE Training: VOICE
Join voice and accent expert Gemma Wright for a monthly VOICE session.
FUSE Masterclass with James Rowland
James Rowland started making and performing solo work in 2015. Join him for a masterclass on the truth and fiction in solo work, exploring how to make your solo practice sustainable.
FUSE Masterclass with Rhum + Clay
Julian Spooner takes each participant on a step-by-step journey towards developing a dynamic and ‘cinematic’ solo performance style.
Coming up in The Lab
Babs Horton | EXPERIMENT Work in Progress
Queenie and Effie. Best friends. Chalk and Cheese. They were going to be friends forever. Then Queenie disappeared without trace when they were fifteen.
Micha Colombo | EXPERIMENT Work in Progress
Sis is alone and in perpetual labour, birthing dreams for all the world. So when she decides enough is enough, what happens?
Welkin Music & Theatre | EXPERIMENT Work in Progress
A heart warming folk musical about Bea, who comes home to save her family’s cider farm, and maybe her whole village too.
Find out more about our stands and how you can get involved below
