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:
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Upcoming Opportunities
CO-LAB Masterclass
Join theatre director Steph Kempson for a CO-LAB Directing Masterclass followed by a performance of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and Pins and Needles production of Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas. Adapted by Pins and Needles.
Over 1.5 hours, you will gain insight into directing technique for a range of work including theatre for families and children, the processes being an Associate Director all with added opportunity to hear about Steph’s work as a Freelance Director.
You can then kick back, grab a hot drink on us and see the magic that is Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas.
FUSE Festive Gathering
Join us for our final gathering of the year! No topics, not talking points – just a hot drink, festive sweet treats and a chance to celebrate our brilliant local artists with a natter and a trip to see Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas.
The Artist Development Festive Gathering will run from 2.30pm-4pm in the Gallery Café, followed by a magical performance of Raymond Brigg’s Father Christmas in The Drum from 4.30pm-5.20pm.
This gathering is open to local artists, and we also invite you to bring any little ones along who would enjoy the show by buying additional ticket(s) to the Festive Gathering.
The £8 ticket includes hot drinks, festive treats and ticket to see the show.
Find out more about our stands and how you can get involved below
