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Space to Create

Do you have bold ideas that you want to bring to life? Space to Create is a free programme for young theatre makers who are keen to spend a week working collaboratively, supported by professional directors, facilitators and playwrights.

Create new performances and push boundaries through devising and experimentation, inspired by NT productions.

 

Our next Space to Create project will take place in Summer 2025.

 

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Recruitment

We are furthering our commitment to diversity and access by concentrating recruitment in three areas that we recognise have been most affected by the events of the last few years:

  • young people from the global majority;
  • young people from working-class backgrounds;
  • and d/Deaf, neurodivergent and disabled young people.

This opportunity takes place at the National Theatre on the South Bank in London, and therefore we aim to offer and prioritise places to those based in London, or who can travel to London easily and safely within the workshop day. This project is free to take part in and access support and travel bursaries are available to those in the Greater London area.

A group of young people sitting attentively on the floor of a rehearsal room. One person in the foreground holds a document, while others are listening intently.

Space to Create 2024. Photo by Andreia Leitao

Our funders

The Young People’s programmes are supported by Bank of America, The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation and the Richard Radcliffe Trust. With thanks to the MAP Fund.

The Mohn Westlake Foundation supports nationwide Learning programmes for young people.

Nationwide learning is supported by Buffini Chao Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Clore Duffield Foundation, Tim and Sarah Bunting, Behrens Foundation, Cleopatra Trust and Milton Grundy Foundation.

Find out more about supporting our work

Contact us

Kirsten Adam
Head of Young People’s Programmes

Izzy Cotterill
Young People’s Project Manager

Praise Okeowo
Young People’s Programme Assistant

You can contact the Young People team on youth@nationaltheatre.org.uk

Space to Create 2023 photos © Andreia Leitao

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