Experience Opportunity

Mercury Creatives Directors Programme

The Mercury Theatre Creatives Directors Programme returns for its sixth year, led by Artistic Director Natasha Rickman.

Overview

The programme supports 10 participants to develop their directing practice through the page-to-stage process across nine workshop sessions. It also includes masterclasses with experienced directors and creatives from both commercial and subsidised theatre sectors.

No previous directing experience is required.

Sessions

Workshops run 6–8pm, in person at the Mercury Theatre and/or online via Zoom:

  • Wed 8 Jul 2026
  • Wed 22 Jul 2026
  • Wed 5 Aug 2026
  • Wed 19 Aug 2026
  • Wed 2 Sep 2026
  • Wed 16 Sep 2026
  • Wed 7 Oct 2026
  • Wed 2 Dec 2026
  • Wed 6 Jan 2027

Applications

  • Open: Fri 15 May 2026
  • Deadline: Fri 12 Jun 2026 (midnight)
  • Notifications: Fri 26 Jun 2026

If you have any queries, please contact mercury.creatives@mercurytheatre.co.uk.

Requirements

Applicants must: Be aged 18 or over, and currently live in or be from the East of England.

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