
The Artist Development offer consists of three strands of work, intrinsically linked to The Lab

Experiment
Development funds and programming opportunities
R&D – Funding opportunities for companies and artists to research and develop new work.
Programming – We will support and publicly present emerging work from across Plymouth and the wider region in The Lab, with a set financial guarantee.

Fuse
Free opportunities for artists to connect with each other, access rehearsal space, attend workshops and engage with the art across our stages
Gatherings – Quarterly events for artists to discover community and forge creative collaborations, with each other, TRP and other regional venues.
Space Race – Rehearsal space at our Production and Learning Centre, TR2. To apply for Space Race, please download the application form here, and send a returned copy to TR2Reception@theatreroyal.com.
Masterclasses – A series of workshops to develop creative practice delivered by TRP staff.
Behind the Scenes – Insights into the rehearsal process.
Open Class – A monthly space for dancers to move, connect and revive.

Co-Lab
TRP are proud to be working with industry partners on several development and touring opportunities
- Paines Plough – Tour The Writer
- Pleasance Theatre – National Edinburgh Pleasance Partnership
- Projekt Europa – Projekt Elevate
- Beyond Face – We Are Here To Share
TRP will continue to build relationships with world class visiting companies who will bring their own artistic development projects to the city:
- Dance Consortium
- WNO
- Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures
- Birmingham Royal Ballet
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The Artist Development programme
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Information on development funds
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Free opportunities to connect with other artists
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How to engage with art across our stages
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Access to rehearsal space
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How to connect with leading industry partners