Bridge the Gap Producer Programme

Creative Lives in Progress; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative initiative seeks to empower 10 emerging producers from diverse backgrounds through a year-long development programme. This exciting opportunity offers tailored workshops, mentorship from industry professionals, and access to grants, all designed to bridge the gap in commercial theatre production. Participants will gain invaluable skills while connecting with peers and industry leaders, making this a unique chance to launch their careers in the arts. If you are passionate about theatre and eager to make an impact, this programme is your gateway to success.

Benefits

Access to grants

Tickets to shows

Monthly workshops

Mentorship

Coaching sessions

Qualifications

• Open to emerging producers from diverse backgrounds.
• Focus on commercial theatre skills through workshops and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly workshops on commercial theatre producing.
• Engage in personal coaching and networking opportunities.

Skills

Commercial Producing

Mentorship

Coaching

Networking

Job description

Apply to be one of 10 emerging producers from underrepresented backgrounds to participate in this year-long development programme. The programme offers skills in commercial producing through monthly workshops, mentorship, coaching sessions, tickets to shows, access to grants, and more.

Stage One: Bridge the Gap

This initiative aims to diversify the current field of commercial theatre producers. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds and outside of London to apply. We seek applicants from the following groups:

• Global Majority backgrounds
• Individuals who identify as working class or from lower socio-economic backgrounds
• LGBTQIA+
• People with disabilities and/or neurodivergent individuals
• Individuals from culturally or religiously Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, or Sikh backgrounds

Programme Details

Through The Producer Programme with Bridge The Gap, we aim to support 10 emerging producers by providing:

1. Monthly bespoke workshops on commercial theatre producing
2. A mentor (a professional commercial producer)
3. Personal coaching sessions
4. Networking opportunities with peers
5. A place on the Stage One workshops
6. Access to the BTG Kick Start Grant (up to £5,000)
7. Tickets to commercial theatre shows