On Saturday 26th May, we’re bringing six writers and directors from Yorkshire and beyond together for an evening of networking at breakneck speed.The plan is simple: we put writers and directors in a room. Add some refreshment. Shake.

To apply for this opportunity send your CV to Alex Chisholm at literary@wyp.org.uk.

The event takes place on Saturday 26th May, 5-6.30pm.

To find out more about the New Writing Season from WYP and Theatre in the Mill click here.

LATEST: this evening is full for writers but there are still spaces available for directors. Email now to confirm your place!

Upstart Theatre in association with Young Vic

Wednesday 21st March 2012

6.00pm

Club Room, Young Vic

Following the initial success of Theatre Speed Date for writers and directors, this unique networking event with a dating twist returns on 21st March at The Young Vic, this time for directors and producers. Designed as a fun fuelled way to spark new relationships, ten producers and ten directors will have the opportunity to talk for three minutes before a bell rings and partnerships change.

This event is for producers who wish to form strong relationships with directors – both experienced producers who are looking for a director for a specific project and for those who want to collaborate for the first time. The Young Vic will be collecting directors from the Director’s Network to take part in the event, ranging from recent graduates to seasoned professionals.

Theatre Speed Date will be accompanied by wine and nibbles and followed by the opportunity to join the Upstart team in the Young Vic bar. Participants are asked to bring business cards to the event and can also take a portfolio of work if they wish.

Upstart Theatre believes in the crucial importance of building relationships between theatre makers and is a charity committed to the creation of compelling and entertaining new theatre.

If you would like to attend, please email Kate McGregor at literary@upstart-theatre.co.uk by midday on Wednesday 14th March. You will need to include a short paragraph about your training, related experience or most recent professional project. Producers from a range of backgrounds will be invited to take part.

Upstart cannot promise love at first sight, but can guarantee inspiring and fruitful connections between theatre makers.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements

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For everyone who couldn’t make it to a Maddening Rain post-performance discussion – here’s a complete recording of the post-show talkback event at Salisbury Playhouse. It’s led by Salisbury’s Director of Participation Mark Powell, and features actor Felix Scott; designer Alison McDowall; producer Tom Mansfield; and Salisbury-based ethical finance expert Giles Chitty.

Upstart presents a devilish alternative to Santa’s Grotto, a one-one-one performance created by and featuring Kate McGregor and Lucy Roslyn, as part of BAC’s Freshly Scratched, Friday 23rd December. Join us at 7pm or 9pm at BAC, tickets are pay-what-you-can! Details here.