Led by artists and industry professionals from across the performing arts sector and beyond, join us for a jam-packed week of industry focused talks, workshops and professional development sessions.
NORTH Festival is for artists, theatre-makers and producers both early-career and more established, focusing on making the performing arts work for you.
Additional events still to be announced.
All events are Pay What You Decide*.
You need to book yourself a place (either online or by calling box office) and then at the end of the session you will have the opportunity to make a donation of what you decide you want to, or can afford to pay. There is no obligation to pay anything.
We recommend booking early as capacities are limited.
*The only exception is the MoCap Vaults session on Saturday 8 June. Tickets are £20 but a day course like this would normally cost over £100.
“NORTH Festival is all about opening doors and creating opportunities. The sessions all have a focus on practical advice to help your career in the arts, hosted by some truly brilliant and generous companies from the North East and across the rest of UK. But beyond the learning and skills developed during the sessions the festival is just as much about making new connections, meeting people, discovering new opportunities and inspiring your next project. I can’t wait for it to get started!” - Mark Calvert, Northern Stage’s Creative Associate and NORTH Festival Curator
“NORTH Festival is all about opening doors and creating opportunities. The sessions all have a focus on practical advice to help your career in the arts, hosted by some truly brilliant and generous companies from the North East and across the rest of UK. But beyond the learning and skills developed during the sessions the festival is just as much about making new connections, meeting people, discovering new opportunities and inspiring your next project. I can’t wait for it to get started!”
- Mark Calvert, Northern Stage’s Creative Associate and NORTH Festival Curator
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Arts Council England Read more
Independent Theatre Council Read more
The Albany, Battersea Arts Centre and Bush Theatre Read more
Janet Plater Management Read more
Unfolding Theatre Read more
Northern Stage Read more
National Theatre (New Work Department) Read more
Jenkins McShane Casting Read more
National Theatre Studio Read more
BFI Network Read more
Mind The Gap Read more
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JMK Read more
Equity Read more
Royal Shakespeare Company Read more
Sam Claypole Casting Read more
Young Vic Theatre / Regional Theatre Young Directors Scheme (RTYDS) Read more
The Mocap Vaults Read more