Designer Sue Mayes

Design Direct

In association with the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama

Launched in 2002, Design Direct is a pioneering training initiative for Asian directors and designers*.

Led by Kristine Landon-Smith and designer Sue Mayes, this two-week course aims to nurture artistic individuality in eight emerging directors and designers. Directors explore an actor-centred model of practice as developed by Kristine, while Sue offers designers participant-led training which aims to nurture each individual's strengths. The collaborative relationship between director and designer is also explored.

Read about the 2009 participants and the platform event which featured guests Sacha Wares and Miriam Buether.

“This course is so important to people like me
who need a stepping stone into the theatre”
Samina Baig, director and Design Direct participant

Who is it for?

This is an entry level course: no formal qualifications are necessary. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate a strong interest in professional theatre practice, in the field of either direction or design, be aiming for or pursuing a career in professional theatre and be of South Asian background.*

Dates and venue

The next course is due to be held in London in 2011.

Cost

This course is offered free to successful applicants. Participants will receive financial assistance to partially redress lost earnings, and those from outside London will receive a one-off relocation payment.

How to apply

*Section 34 7.2 and 37 of the Race Relations Act 1976 applies to this initiative.

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