Theatre & Puppetry Opportunities – Highlights from Linda J Bloomfield’s Substack
Exciting chances for theatre-makers, creatives, and puppet artists (Deadlines in February 2025)
Spotlight on Theatre and Puppet-Inspired Opportunities – Highlights from Linda J Bloomfield’s Blog
We love discovering opportunities for theatre-makers, creatives, and puppetry artists, so this week, we’re sharing a few highlights from Linda J Bloomfield’s latest Opportunity Tuesday (4 February 2025). Huge thanks to Linda for curating these gems—be sure to check out her full blog post here!
For British East and Southeast Asian Theatre Artists
New Earth Theatre is offering a 9-month creative incubator opportunity for artists and companies interested in blending a heritage artform with contemporary practice. Participants receive £2,000, plus mentoring in fundraising, marketing, creative development, and a residency at Bush Theatre or Leeds Playhouse.
Deadline: 5 February 2025
Find out more and apply here
For Performance and Multi-Disciplinary Artists
Departure Lounge Festival, co-produced by In Good Company and Derby Theatre, is looking for work that fits this year’s theme: ‘Play’. Artists can submit performances, workshops, installations, or discussions, with guaranteed fees of £1,000–£2,000, plus festival passes and accommodation if needed.
“Departure Lounge is one of the most crucial dates on the annual theatre calendar”
– Lyn Gardner, Theatre Writer, Critic & Journalist
Event Date: 13 February 2025
Find out more and apply here
For Creatives with Lived Experience of Migration, Displacement & Seeking Sanctuary
Sheffield’s Migration Matters Festival, a 9-day theatre and arts festival, is recruiting guest curators for its 2025 programme. This role includes producing projects, curating a programming strand of multi-discipline art forms, and expanding ways to include migrant voices. Fee: £2,500 (part-time work between Feb–June 2025).
Deadline: 7 February 2025
Find out more and apply here
If any of these opportunities resonate with you, be sure to apply before the deadlines! And don’t forget to follow Linda J Bloomfield’s Opportunity Tuesday for more incredible chances to develop your creative practice.
