The award winning talent development, creative learning and community engagement department of The Old Vic, Old Vic New Voices (OVNV) announces its Season 2013. We have a hugely diverse number of projects and people accessing our OVNV LAB and many more people taking advantage of OVNV START UPs. We are also meeting with potential playwright recipients for the OVNV TS ELIOT COMMISSIONS. There are still a number of opportunities available including the OVNV COMMUNITY COMPANY. Ultimately 2013 is about developing the next generation of producers, actors, directors and writers, developing zeitgeist community theatre and engaging schools in the main house season.
All opportunities are detailed below with clear dates and requirements to apply.
A dedicated laboratory (LAB) space to rehearse, write, devise or meet so that ideas can be generated, work showcased and partnerships nurtured. The second round of LAB space will be available as follows:
Period 2: apply by Friday 31 May for space needed in July only.
There will be other bookable periods throughout the year, which will be announced in due course.
LAB Availability update HERE
You can find more information HERE
Application Form HERE
A twenty-play two-year long, transatlantic commissioning scheme as part of a future OVNV Season of short plays.
The deadline for the second round of commissions is Friday 31 May.
There may also be other opportunities to apply for TS Eliot Commissions throughout the year, which will be announced in due course.
You can find more information HERE
Application Form HERE
Apply for funds to get work off the ground at the crucial R&D stage or to supplement existing funds so projects reach a creative outcome.
The deadline for the second round of Start Ups is Friday 31 May.
There may also be other opportunities to apply for Start Ups throughout the year, which will be announced in due course.
We aim to contact everyone within a week of the deadline to let them whether or not their application has been successful.
You can find more information HERE
Application Form HERE
TRAINING INITIATIVES
Professional development opportunities for actors, directors, producers, and writers; led by industry experts from The Old Vic.
Join our mailing list to be emailed as opportunities become available (places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis).
LONDON’S COMMUNITY COMPANY
Our Community Company will connect talented, diverse, outspoken individuals who want to make a difference to their community.
Anyone based in London aged 16 or over is eligible to take part. Sign up to the OVNV Community mailing list to be informed of auditions and upcoming projects. See below for ways that you can get involved now.
Come and meet us at our free drop-in sessions which will explore contemporary topics in a variety of spaces. The next sessions are:
Session 2: Thursday 20 June 7pm – 9pm [open for booking 29 May]
Session 3: Thursday 8 August 7pm – 9pm [open for booking 17 July]
Join us for a theatrical bootcamp – an intensive weekend session that will enable you to express your views creatively, help you meet new people and stretch your theatre-making skills to the limit. No previous experience necessary.
BOOTCAMP 1: Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May, 10am – 6pm.
For more information click HERE
Applications for the May BOOTCAMP are now closed. Please sign up to our mailing list to hear about opportunities in the future.
We are looking for five brand new writers to become an integral part of our Community Company. With workshops and writing support, this is a great opportunity for someone with a gift for words and an interest in expressing their views through live performance, who has never had their work produced professionally before.
For more information click HERE
Application Form HERE
Applications close Monday 1 July 2013 at 10am.
COMMUNITY ACCESS
Free tickets, community performances and production insights for community groups based in Southwark and Lambeth, so that our theatre and productions are as accessible as possible.
To express your interest, please e mail community@oldvictheatre.com
OVNV SCHOOLS’ CLUB
Bespoke learning for every Old Vic production exploring plot, character, theme and contemporary relevance inclusive of free tickets and INSET days.
Applications for the next academic year will open in September 2013.
For more information click HERE
SCHOOL RESOURCES
A range of thought provoking and imaginative education resources made freely available in our new Resources section.
Old Vic New Voices is supported by:
Eversheds, The TS Eliot Estate, The Golsoncott Foundation, Time Warner, Guildford Academic Associates, The Marina Kleinwort Charitable Trust, The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, John Lyon’s Charity, The Dr Mortimer and Theresa Sackler Foundation, The Stanley Picker Trust, Schroder Charity Trust and the Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK.