NEW ASSOCIATES

New Perspectives are accepting applications for the next round of our highly successful New Associates Programme 2023-24. Each year we invite open applications and support a group of early career artists from the East Midlands to join New Perspectives to develop your career and practice through close association with our award-winning touring theatre company at our Nottingham base.  

This opportunity is open to all artists and practitioners working in theatre and live performance, based or working in the East Midlands region. Previous New Associates have included theatre makers, directors, actors, writers, spoken word artists, dancers and artists who work between disciplines. Over the course the programme, you will work closely with the New Perspectives team to develop your work, learn from our skills and gain valuable insights into our leadership and governance. The programme runs from April 2023- March 2024. You will become part of the company's extended family, involved with our work as it develops and playing your own part in our future. 

   

Opportunities made available over the year include:      

- attendance at masterclasses, skills sessions and professional development opportunities

- invitations to company rehearsals, readings, workshops and participatory events 

- tailored support on a particular project or skill-set including, where appropriate, rehearsal space, mentoring, dramaturgical support, marketing, funding and touring advice

- access to staff and board expertise and networks

- opportunities to observe board meetings, and take part in planning sessions to act as a sounding board for new ideas

- possibilities to collaborate with other New Associates as creative peers

 

The shape of the programme will vary depending on the requirement of each artist. Our aim, through a blend of in person and online sessions, is to offer the specific support you need to take a crucial next step. 

 

 

The New Associates programme is a training opportunity. All opportunities throughout the year are offered to our artists free of charge.  If you have any barriers to taking part in this opportunity, financial or otherwise, please feel free to discuss them with us at application stage.