We believe in sharing knowledge, developing skills demystifying the industry for North West Creatives by providing a platform for artists to meet, collaborate and develop careers.
Paperwork Theatre’s Teacup Commission is a micro fund for local theatre makers, to support new creative ideas. The fund is made by creatives for creatives, to help get early stage ideas off the ground. Donate the price of a cuppa, and every time the cup reaches £200, local theatre makers can pitch to win it for their project. We’re delivering Round 10 in partnership with Shakespeare North Playhouse- who have match funded the total to make £400.
Teacup Commissions are a flexible fund to use however you wish to get your creative idea off the ground. It could be used towards paying yourself or a collaborator, buying a bit of kit, or hiring a space. As long as the project is considered ‘theatre‘, it’s totally up to you.
Round 10 is now open for applications, the winner will be decided by a live vote at our pitch event at Shakespeare North Playhouse 6-7pm 28th May.
Previous winners include: Martha Jamieson, Afloat Theatre, Flood Theatre, One Big Dance, Wunderous Funderstorm, Nana Funk, Dora & Jonathan, Ginni Manning.
TEACUP COMMISSION, FREELANCE SOCIAL AND A SHOW
from 6pm, free to attend
Are you a Freelance Artist or Theatre Maker in the North West? Join us on Thursday 28th May for our Teacup Commission and Freelancer Social from 6pm at Shakespeare North Playhouse.
Watch the live pitches for Teacup Commission where 5 local theatre makers will share their ideas. Then have your vote for the winner who will receive £400 for their project.
Meet new collaborators, share your ideas and practice with local theatre makers in a chilled out networking event.
Afterwards, stay to watch Our Public House on the Cockpit Stage from 7pm.
All attendees can book a £7 ticket to the show!
We want to invest in local talent, meet new collaborators and make theatre. Our Play Dates are a series of skills development workshops, masterclasses and meet ups for North West artists to play, network and collaborate.
We’ll be announcing our new series soon. Keep an eye on our website and socials for updates.
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A space for artists to connect, share information about upcoming workshops and events and reach out to the creative community for support.
We also use this page as a way to keep in touch with artists about upcoming Artist Opportunities and our latest job posts and casting calls.
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