Design Direct

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 intensive two-week training course aims to nurture the artistic individuality of eight emerging directors and designers.  Directors will explore an actor-centred model of practice as developed by Kristine, while Sue will offer designers participant-led training which aims to work with and nurture each designer’s own particular strengths.  The collaborative relationship between the director and designer will also be explored. 

“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

Next course will be in 2009.

Venue

To be confirmed

Fees

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

We will notify all members when we open the application process for this course.  Membership is free: click here if you would like to join.

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

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