Young Producers looking for Young Artists!

The Young Producers at Tobacco Factory Theatres are looking for artists and performers aged 16 – 25, to showcase their new and developing work at SPARK: A Festival of Art this spring at Tobacco Factory Theatres.

SPARK: A Festival of Art

TEN SHOWS, TWO SPACES AND ONE NIGHT OF INNOVATION

In a one-off event, our Young Producers open the doors of Tobacco Factory Theatres for SPARK: A Festival of Art. The event will bring together different art forms, styles and disciplines into a unique festival. Featuring ten short pieces of work-in-progress or new work made by 16-25 year olds from the South West, SPARK will encourage collaboration and give audiences the opportunity to engage with work at various stages of development.

The Young Producers are looking to present ten pieces of work across two spaces on Sun 25 March. They hope to give a platform to a wide variety of work, ranging from music, to live art, from contemporary dance to spoken word. They will be offering slots in the Factory Theatre and the Theatre Bar and there is also the opportunity for site specific pieces. They are looking for 5 minute, 10 minute and 15 minute shows.

This is a unique opportunity for young people of all backgrounds designed to:

• Encourage connections between a range of artists.
• Amplify the voices of young people and young artists
• Give work-in-progress and brand new pieces of work and emerging artists a platform
• Enable audiences to see a wide variety of art forms.

DURING THE PROJECT YOUNG ARTISTS WILL:

• Present work at various stages of development from any creative discipline.
• Showcase art to a diverse and receptive audience.
• Get feedback (if desired) from a group of peers in the creative industries.
• Be a part of a unique and exciting festival!

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Young people aged 16-25 of any identity and background.
• Anyone can apply – no formal training is necessary.
• People living in the South West region only (including South Wales).
• If your application is shortlisted, we will arrange a chat with you to discuss your idea further.

PROJECT DATES

The performance is on Sun 25 March at 6pm. You will need to be available for the performance and for an hour at some point during the day for a technical rehearsal, times tbc. If you are successful you may be invited to meet with the young producers to talk about your work in more detail during the first week of March.

HOW DO I APPLY?

If you are interested in applying, please fill in the application form and send it along with an equal opportunities form to theatre@tobaccofactorytheatres.com (please write ‘Spark’ in the subject of the email). You can download both forms from this page.

For more information please get in touch with ailie@tobaccofactorytheatres.com

The deadline for submissions is Tue 20 February at 10am. Applications received after this time will not be accepted.