Switch on your show with Lamphouse
Work with Lamphouse Theatre to make your first piece of professional theatre. Do you have an idea for a show but don’t know what to do with it? Apply to be a part of Switch Festival and we could help you make it happen!
If you’re based in Peterborough and you’ve never made a piece of theatre professionally, you are eligible to apply for Switch Festival 2024. You could be an actor, writer, director, dancer, singer, lyricist, musician, puppeteer, comedian or producer, all you need is an idea!
Four artists will be chosen to take part in Switch Festival; each artist will be given a £1500 commission to make a 20 minute piece of work to be shared at Switch Festival on 29th April 2024 at Peterborough’s Key Theatre.
Lamphouse will offer tailored mentorship between the months of February and April 2024 to help you build the idea for your show. We will also provide a professional production team, professional performers (if needed), up to a week of rehearsal space and tech support and advice.
All applicants must be ‘early career artists’ – defined as never having made a professional piece of theatre. There is no age limit on this opportunity. Applicants must be based in Peterborough and be available to rehearse in the city in April 2024.
We are committed to equal opportunities and actively welcome candidates from all backgrounds. To ensure our training is as accessible as possible, support with communication (including BSL), access and travel is available.
To apply, please send us 500 words or a 2 minute video (in English or BSL) explaining your idea for a show. Please e-mail your words and/or video, and a little bit about yourself, to Becky Owen-Fisher at becky@lamphousetheatre.co.uk before 5th February 2024.