Open Pitch

OPEN PITCH

People with a story to tell who want creative collaboration to tell it

New Perspectives launched Open Pitch in 2021 as an opportunity for anyone in the East Midlands' region who hadn't the chance or means to follow a creative path in their lives, but had a burning idea that would suit performance or presentation to an audience. We invited people to submit a story from their own life, from their neighbourhood or something they were really passionate about.

We have guided, nurtured and supported the development of four original ideas by Donna Briscoe-Greene, Ann Hill, Bob Sea-Dog and Caroline Beeson Spence, discover more about each Open Pitch project here:

A Life in the Day of a Pretend Lighthouse Keeper by Bob Sea-Dog click here

Miss Sherwood Forest by Ann Hill click here

The Songstress by Donna Briscoe-Greene click here

Elsie Tanner Knew My Nanna by Caroline Beeson Spence click here

As a company we are interested in people, places, passions and in amplifying unheard voices.

Open Pitch is kindly supported by The Garrick Charitable Trust and The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

Open Pitch image credit: Jan Tinneberg

Welcome

New Perspectives is the East Midlands’ touring theatre company. Founded in 1973, we champion new writing, under-represented voices and powerful stories, touring world-class theatre into the heart of communities – reaching rural audiences where they live.

We believe that all people, whatever their age, circumstance or identity, have the right to access practice and inspire theatre and that all places can be sites of exciting cultural exchange.

As a registered charity (no. 1058309), your support can make a real difference... Find out more