THE OXFORD SAMUEL BECKETT THEATRE TRUST AWARD 2009

THE AWARD

The purpose of the award is, in particular, to help the development of emerging practitioners in the field of experimental theatre, and, in general, to encourage the new generation of creative artists. Support is aimed at assisting artists in the transition from fringe to studio spaces.

Bold, innovative and challenging projects will be favoured.

Two grants of up to £2,500 for Research and Development will be awarded to two individuals/companies. Following the showing of the result of this R and D period in November 2008 a production grant of £27,000 will be awarded to one of them. The chosen production will have a run at the Barbican (The Pit) as Part of BITE in Sep 2009.

The R and D period is there to physically test precise ideas. The showing at the end to the panel and an invited audience should be between 10 to 30 minutes.

The final successful applicant will have guidance and support from the Barbican. This will primarily be in the following areas; financial management, contracting, press and publicity, assisting in the long term strategic development of their work, identifying potential colleagues both artistic and technical, advising on technical aspects of the production.

A mentor will be attached to the project.

One week of technical rehearsals in The Pit will be provided before the 11 day run.

A maximum of £5,000 (excluding in kind support e.g. free/subsidised rehearsal space) can be raised by the winning company/individual in addition to the production grant.

The BITE season present fresh new work that hovers on the edge of classification. Work that marries dance, theatre and music in unexpected ways, explores what theatre could be, stirs emotion, is passionate, mischievous and makes you smile.

Funded by OSBTT and co-produced by BITE09.
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