Artist Development

Live Theatre is dedicated to increasing opportunities for emerging theatre artists in the North East of England and across the UK.

From weekend writing courses and script submission opportunities, to bursaries and space for companies to develop new work, Live Theatre offers support and development to artists, writers and companies enabling new and emerging theatre artists to create quality work and shape the future of theatre.

Writer in Residence 2018-19 Live Theatre & Northumbria University

Live Theatre and Northumbria University Newcastle are seeking an experienced playwright for a dynamic and exciting 12 month residency, from Sept 18
10 Minutes To...

A short play project where writers submit plays that respond to a specific theme
Bursaries

Submissions are now open for Live Theatre's annual £2000 Bursary to develop a new piece of theatre. Ideas should be outstanding, imaginative, theatrical and say something new and unexpected.
Associate Artists

Every year, we select emerging theatre companies to be our Associate Artists
Script Submissions

Live Theatre is interested in imaginative and surprising new plays by writers who challenge existing perceptions of the world we live in
Slate - Supporting Black Artists

Live Theatre supports Slate, a new international programme supporting Black independent artists
Gben!/Write!

Playwriting bursary for young writers, aged 16-25, of African Caribbean heritage
Elevator Festival

Elevator is an annual festival of amazing new theatre drawn from some of the most exciting new theatre talent from the North East and beyond