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Intensive, fully-subsidised training for eight emerging British Asian
theatre designers and directors |
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Design Direct is Tamasha’s pioneering training initiative for eight emerging British Asian designers and directors who are keen to pursue a career in theatre.
Led by Tamasha’s Artistic Director, Kristine Landon-Smith
and designer Sue Mayes, and in association with The
Circus Space and the Conservatoire
for Dance and Drama, this two-week, full time course is
based at The Circus Space's studios in east London.
Design Direct aims to nurture the artistic individuality of its participants and equip them with the necessary professional skills through an intensive programme of workshops, seminars and individual mentoring.
Directors will work with Kristine to explore her unique actor-centred model of practice. Sue will offer designers tailored training that works with each participant’s particular strengths. All participants will explore the collaborative relationship between director and designer.
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“I
loved the challenge. I loved all of it. I loved the
fact that I was pushed!”
Former participant
“To work with a company of professional actors was a marvellous opportunity”
Former participant |
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Additionally, participants will benefit from:
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Professional
actors to work with directors in developing scenes |
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Guest
Lecturers, who will share their own approach to directing
and design |
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Theatre
trips to a selection of productions |
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Access
to the facilities at The Circus Space, with materials
provided |
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Platform
discussion around the issues of the director - designer
collaboration |
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Networking
opportunities with an invited audience of industry guests
at a presentation event at the end of the course |
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Membership
of the Tamasha Developing Artists programme, giving you
access to a range of training, networking and employment
opportunities |
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“Not
only has the training informed me how to approach an actor
and direction, but it has also helped me gain recognition
with other theatre companies”
Former participant |
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Free to take part
This full time course is offered free to successful applicants.
You may also apply to receive a weekly allowance towards lost
earnings, and participants from outside Greater London can
also apply for assistance with relocation expenses.
How
to apply
No formal qualifications are necessary to apply for this course.
Designer
applicants will, however, have a design background and be
able to demonstrate a strong visual sense and an interest
in theatre.
Director
applicants will have some experience or a strong interest
in directing and be particularly keen on exploring how the
director works with the actor.
All
applicants must be of South Asian background. Sections 34
and 37 of the Race Relations Act 1976 apply to this initiative.
For an application pack, please contact Tamasha
on 020 7633 2270 or email
admin@tamasha.org.uk.
Deadline
for applications: Thursday 4 June at 12pm
Interviews will be held in London on Monday 15 June
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