Directors Studio 2026

Directors Studio: Community Engagement & Socially Conscious Practice

Are you aged 21-25?

Do you live, work or study in Lambeth or Southwark?  

Are you interested in Directing Theatre within community engagement? 

If this sounds like something you are interested in, our application form to join our Directors Studio Intensive is now LIVE!
This intensive day workshop is to equip emerging directors with the practical tools, confidence, and ethical awareness needed to work in community and socially engaged settings. Through our one-day workshop you will develop an understanding of culturally responsive directing practice rooted in care, collaboration, and artistic excellence.

  
In our intensive you will:

• Develop an understanding of what it means to direct theatre within community engagement.
• Learn practical directing and facilitation techniques tailored to diverse groups.
• Build a toolkit for managing group dynamics, access needs, and emotional wellbeing.
• Gain a clearer sense of their personal directing values and leadership style.

Directors Studio Eligibility:

• Aged between 21-25.
• You must live, work or study in Southwark or Lambeth.
• An interest in directing theatre within community engagement.

When:

Wednesday 4th March 2026 – 11:00-16:00

How to Apply:

You can apply by:  

• Filling out the application form in this link
• A phone conversation with a member of our team - please text our Taking Part phone number on 07562 39311 to arrange a call
• A voice note responding to the questions on the application form

Our phone line is open Monday-Friday from 10am – 6pm.

Deadline: Monday 9th February, 10am  

If you would like to have a conversation about this programme before applying, please call our Taking Part phone 07562 393 311 to speak with our Participation Producer.  This line is open Monday-Friday between 10am-6pm.