We have arranged an exciting workshop session and networking event for the Island's theatre network on Tue 23rd Jan 2024, at the Apollo Theatre in Newport.
12.30 - 5.30pmMark Makin from 'makin projects' will be coming to the IW to run a half day, afternoon workshop on theatre tour booking, 12.30-5.30pm. Mark works with outstanding theatre, dance and comedy companies of all scales who produce high quality, accessible, entertaining and stimulating work. 'makin projects' handle the national and international tour booking for these companies along with co-producing several new touring productions each season.
Mark is freelance touring associate at the Arts Council England funded organisation 'house' and has worked on this groundbreaking arts initiative since its inception over seven years ago.The workshop will focus on touring logistics, budgets, production values, transport, marketing, technical staffing, venue expectations and much more, giving your theatre company a confident start in the process of getting your show on the road.
6 - 8pmFollowing the workshop, we'll be holding a theatre networking event 6-8pm joined by Ginny Graham, the theatre Relationship Manager for Arts Council England South West. Ginny will present an introduction to Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants and Developing Your Creative Practice fund, including what it is and how to apply. There’ll be plenty of time for questions and to network with fellow theatre makers.
6 - 7pm Presentation by Ginny Graham 7 - 7.30pm Q&A7.30 - 8pm Networking
PLEASE NOTE - You don't need to attend the full day, you can come to the workshop or the networking event or both. Just state what you plan to attend at check out.
Background:In October 2023 we convened a meeting at the Apollo Theatre in Newport with many of the Island’s theatre companies to start a conversation about their work and ambitions. What emerged was this idea of an Island theatre community or network which might allow for greater collaboration, sharing of knowledge, skills development, and mutual support. Since that meeting, we have negotiated a membership on behalf of the islands theatre sector with the Independent Theatre Council. This means that any IW based theatre company that joins our IW Creative Network will have access to ITC’s legal, managerial, and financial advice, access to training at member rates, industry conferences, DBS checks, etc.
Please join us for our second session on 23rd Jan where we will continue to discuss how to nurture a more sustainable and ambitious theatre community on the Isle of Wight.
How to find it:By bus - walk from Newport bus station towards the main road past the Prince of Wales pub and just before Thompson’s, walk down Town lane to Pyle Street. Turn right and it’s a few doors down of the other side of the road.By car - there is on street parking on Pyle Street and a public car park ‘Church Litten Car Park’ next to the bus station.
Address: Apollo Theatre, Pyle St, Newport PO30 1JT
To book your place - please click here (Please note spaces are limited).
