Guiding and supporting the theatre makers of the future…
Guiding and supporting the theatre makers of the future…
MGCfutures Bursaries exist to support theatre practitioners to develop their careers in the industry.
We’re delighted to announce sixteen new bursaries representing our widest range of theatrical disciplines yet, demonstrating the broad spectrum of careers that exist within the performance industry.
We’re pleased to be working with English Touring Theatre supporting their first Assistant Production Manager placement and with the Gate Theatre Notting Hill supporting two Assistant Director roles.
We have also teamed up with Deafinitely Theatre to support their pioneering HUB project, providing accessible theatre training for deaf people.
This year also sees the first costumier award in memory of our much loved friend, the costume supervisor Stephanie Arditti.
Thanks to our donors and supporters for making this year’s awards possible.
Read all about our recipients here.
Chisara will use her bursary to develop her new musical The Garden, adopting a range of musical genres and sounds to celebrate the transformative power of nature in the concrete world of inner city London.
Louise will receive advanced training and mentoring to support her career as a Lighting Designer.
Josh will use his bursary to hire space in a shared studio for one year, enabling him to develop his career as a video and digital designer.
The bursary will support the development of Nicola’s play about Helen Sharman, an ice cream chemist turned Cold-War Cosmonaut who became the first Briton in space.
Kaleya will work as Assistant Director to Kirsty Housley on the Gate Theatre’s production Mephisto (Rhapsodie).
Hannah’s bursary will allow her to complete training courses in rigging and AutoCad design programmes to aid her development as a Production Manager.
Simon’s bursary will go towards work-shopping a new dance piece The Local: A Skatepark Project with professional skateboarder Alex Burston.
The bursary will support research and development for Marcelo’s new play Militant.
The bursary will provide vital support for Hannah whilst setting up her company and establishing herself as an independent Producer.
The bursary will allow Joshua to purchase a software programme to assist his development as a Lighting Designer.
Laura will be mentored by Deafinitely theatre, specifically in the area of stage management.
The bursary will enable Gus to complete the first draft of his new musical The Red Virgin.
James will be mentored by Deafinitely theatre, specifically in the area of costume and design.
Annie’s bursary will support her whilst she writes her new play, enabling her to work with actors with the support of a dramaturg.
The bursary will allow Beth to complete detailed research for a new production that will explore the founding of the first Asian Family Counselling service in the UK.
The bursary will enable Twan to purchase embroidery software to help him make period theatrical costume a la francaise, ensuring the development of his career as a specialist embroiderer.
Sara will work as Assistant Director to Lise Lauenblad on the Gate Theatre’s production Land Without Dreams.
Zoe will be mentored by Deafinitely theatre, specifically in the area of directing.
Anastasia’s bursary will support a research and development period of her new play Love Stepz, a play fusing poetry, music and dance exploring the circumstances that can lead to abuse in romantic relationships.
The bursary will allow Audrey to workshop a new one woman play by Alison Carr that explores issues of loneliness, mental health and the breakdown of a relationship.
Sophie will work as Assistant Production Manager on ETT’s production Reasons to Stay Alive.
The bursary will allow Julian to embark on a research and development period on Berserkers, which he will develop with Writer Nick Bruckman.