The Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award – Open for Submissions
The purpose of The Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award is to help the development of emerging practitioners engaged in bold, challenging and innovative performance and to encourage the new generation of creative artists.
The Award is for a company or individual to create a show either for the Barbican’s studio theatre, or a site-responsive show to take place in east London or the City. The winning show will premiere as part of the Barbican Theatre & Dance season in 2019. The proposal must therefore be for an original and un-performed piece of work that is available for production and unattached to any other venue or company.
The Award is designed for artists who are at the stage in their career where they can demonstrably benefit from moving on to a fully resourced and funded production. It is there to help artists move on to the next level in their professional career.
The winning artist or company receives a production grant of up to £32,000. In addition they will receive a mentor for the project and in-kind support from the Barbican including a marketing and press campaign for the performance and some technical and administrative support.
The deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 6 November 2017. Applications should be emailed to OSBTTA@barbican.org.uk. Late applications and those other than by email will not be accepted.
In order to prepare your application, please make sure you are eligible. It is very important that you have read the additional information including the eligibility guidelines before completing this application. This preparation will also help you find out what they are looking for, and how to make the best case. Check here.
The Barbican and OSBTTA welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and from disabled and non-disabled people. We encourage and invite individuals to get in touch if they have specific access requirements.