Calling early career theatre artists! Make connections, start conversations

What: Pitch Up: Beginning
Date: Friday 13 November 2026
Times: 10.30am to 4pm
Location: Stanley Arts, 12 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AB

house southeast theatre network is bringing Pitch Up to London, with a focus on supporting early career theatre artists. 

Hosted by Stanley Arts, Pitch Up: Beginning will help demystify the theatre industry for early career theatre artists new to connecting with venues; helping artists to understand how venues work, learn about their artist support offer, and collaborate effectively.

house will be joined by venue representatives from London and the South East including: Cambridge Junction; The Garage, Norwich; Colchester Arts Centre; Norwich Theatres; artsdepot; Stanley Arts; Chichester Festival Theatre ; Farnham Maltings and Queen's Theatre Hornchurch who will share their artist support offer, before giving the floor over to up to 20 early career artists to give a snapshot of their work and plans. 

In the afternoon, there will be two panel discussions, with industry leaders, on taking work to venues and a practical guide to marketing and selling your show. 

If you are a freelancer and there's a cost barrier to you attending Pitch Up, house have a limited number of bursaries to offer as a contribution towards your usual day rate. You will find more details on the application form.

For more information and to apply (by Wednesday 14 October 2026, 5pm), click the Opportunity Info link below!