The Black Theatre & Film Directory is a global online database which features profiles of Black theatre and film talent right across the industry including performers and creatives.
Designed to expand awareness and visibility of Black expertise. It provides the international theatre and film industry with a pool of talent to enhance diversity and connection in theatre and film.
Find international Black theatre & film talent:
- Performers
- Creatives
- Theatre
- Organisations
- Film
- Vocational Teachers
Join the Black Theatre & Film Directory! If you are a Black performer, behind the scenes creative or theatre / film organization, register today to create your profile and be seen by the international theatre / film industry.
Sorry, under 18's are not currently allowed on this directory.
Cardboard Citizens’ 16-25 Members are young people who are part of Cardboard Citizens. Being a Member is free and open to anyone with lived experience of homelessness or at risk of homelessness. To find out more about becoming a Member click on the link(s) below
This is a series of creative workshops exploring the things that matter to you.
This is a chance to develop your skills, explore different art forms, socialise and have fun in a supportive environment.
Workshops are FREE and open access with reasonable travel expenses provided. We also offer the chance to gain qualifications.
The Boundless Drama Club is for anyone starting out in theatre. Access funding, creative opportunities, workshops and advice in a diverse community.
Through your online membership you will have access to high quality creative resources, challenges and masterclasses, mentoring and real time connection to peers and the Boundless team.
Throughout 2022 memberships are free as we get to know you and in return all we ask for is you get in touch, tell us what you're enjoying and also what you want to change. This is better if we're all collaborating and we hope you'll take a look around.
Our creative hub in Holloway is open.
As well as being home to Theatre’s Writers Room, we also have beautifully renovated work spaces which are available to use for local writers and theatre makers. We offer free tea, coffee and wifi, as well as a chance to work in a relaxed and dynamic environment.
We are currently offering hotdesking in our Atrium free of charge, open 10.30am – 5.30pm. We also have podcast recording space and equipment available.
The Finborough Theatre welcomes unsolicited scripts at any time of the year. They encourage script submissions on all subjects and themes, but are particularly interested in:
- New writing by writers of all ages.
- Plays that are politically and socially engaged.
- Works for music theatre.
- Plays about the Kensington and Chelsea area, local history and personalities.
- Adaptations of obscure books written after 1800.
- Plays that are artistically ambitious and thematically expansive.
- Plays with large casts.
- Scripts from international writers, but can only accept plays written in English, Scots or Scots Gaelic.
The Freelance Royalty scheme (loyalty, royalty... get it?) is Theatre Royal Stratford East’s brand-new membership designed to support arts freelancers aged 18+ living or working in East London.
Sign up now for a FREE membership to join our network of freelancers and access exclusive benefits, including:
- Free or discounted rehearsal space.
- 15% discount on drinks at the Stratford East Bar
- 15% discount on food at Island Vibez Kitchen
- Ticket discounts and free tickets exclusively for Freelance Royalty members
- Invitations to networking events
- A wide range of free workshops run by leading industry professionals. There will be three workshops a month aimed at different disciplines and different skills levels.
- Opportunities to showcase new work through Stratford East Scratch Nights.
- A monthly newsletter
- A monthly network group check-in
- Freelancer surgeries with Stratford East staff. These surgeries will take place throughout the year, more information about how to sign up will be available soon.
We welcome students and anyone who wants to gain experience in theatre production.
Anyone getting involved should be aged over 16 (to the sky's the limit) and able to attend our rehearsals and meetings in Brixham. Placements will involved working on specific theatre shows in either the rehearsal or show run, and unless otherwise formally agreed, will be on a strictly voluntary basis.
We are happy for students to get involved either for a fixed number of rehearsals, or for an entire show run.
We may also be able to offer technical mentorship via our venue partners.
Specific shows may have a specific set of tasks, but common areas that we can offer placements in, include:
Anyone involved gets full references, photos and/ or videos evidencing their involvement, and we are happy to discuss anything else needed.
A collective of 16-30 year olds interested in shaping the future of craft, design and making in the UK
We know it can be difficult to get started in a creative career. Young Craft Citizens works with young people to create alternative pathways into the craft and creative sectors. We build young people’s creative, professional and leadership skills, particularly investing in those impacted by racism, classism, ableism and the intersection of these forms of discrimination.
What does Young Craft Citizens offer?
As a charity, Greentop is always looking for volunteers, and this is a great way to develop yourself.
You can volunteer in rigging equipment, sound engineering, lighting, event organising, working with children, work in the community, running a charity, marketing, admin and more.
If you would like to explore further how you could join our volunteers please contact the email address below.
Calling all women aged 25+!
The Women’s writing group is back in 2023! This term will be online, looking at performance poetry and spoken word with no experience required, led by Danielle McLauren and Paperwork Theatre
The final session will be an in-person event where people can share their work on March 29th. If interested, contact the email address below...
