A slightly reduced newsletter today, but with loads of stuff coming up for us – not least Takeaway by Nathan Powell opening this week!
So read on for:
- workshops on writing and directing
- co-working for directors and makers
- an open house with our Events team, for those who may want to put something on Downstairs at the Everyman
- sign-up for our next Freelancers’ Mixer
- a meeting with the trailblazing designers of the Linbury Prize.
So something for pretty much everyone! Gonna be a big month.
Hope to see you at something very soon,
Tommo
New Works Associate
Workshops
We’ve got two chances to learn from some of the best around, with a directing workshop from Amanda Huxtable (Takeaway) and esteemed writer for stage and screen Sally Abbott discussing the process of making a new TV show.
Staging for a People and a Place: Directing Workshop with Amanda Huxtable
Saturday 3 May, 11.30am
£7
Join Amanda for a workshop on how a play can speak to a people and a place, reflecting her process of directing a piece rooted in Liverpool.
The workshop runs from 11:30am – 1pm. If you’d like to see the matinee performance of Takeaway (2:30pm), we have a discount code for those attending the workshop – use promo code TASTY10 for £10 tickets.
No experience needed. Just bring yourself, a notebook and a pen. More information and booking available here.
The A-Z of Developing a TV Show
with Sally Abbott
Friday 9 May, 4-6pm
£20
Sally Abbott, writer of lobal hit BBC Drama The Coroner (not to mention Vera, Call The Midwife and many more), will be tracing the journey of a TV show from the kernel of an idea through to the greenlight – and giving you the tools to develop your own series.
Meeting points for local artists
There are regular ways you can meet us, and other artists, across the year.
We’re running:
- Creative co-working
- Open houses
- Workshops with Everyman & Playhouse staff
- Freelancers’ mixers
Creative Co-working
We’re now hosting regular co-working days for local creatives, taking place on the first Thursday of the month.
The next co-working day is for directors and makers – from 11.30am on Thursday 1 May.
I’ll be there initially with some prompts for discussion, but then will leave you to it!
So grab a pal and come down to meet, chat, rant, plot and dream together.
Next dates will be:
- 5 June, from 11.30am. Producers.
- 3 July, from 11.30am. All creatives welcome!
Open House
Every month, one of our in-house teams sets up and works in the Everyman Street Café – and you’re welcome to come in and chat!
These regular drop-ins are a nice, informal way to meet different members of the Everyman staff, introduce yourself and ask any questions you may have.
Next up, members of the Events team will be available from 1-3pm on Tuesday 13 May.
The topics of conversation are totally up to you, but this team specifically would be well-placed to discuss:
- hiring our space Downstairs at the Everyman
- putting on events with us
- negotiating commercial agreements with buildings.
June’s Open House will be with our Marketing team, who can talk to you about all things communications.
Sign up for our next Mixer, which will be Tuesday 29 April, during previews for Takeaway.
As usual, we’ll try to wrangle a member of the creative team to come and chat, and there’ll be a discount for seeing the show that evening as well.
In particular, this’ll be a good one for anyone with an interest in new writing and local stories with national reach – plus all the usual joy of meeting new artists in Liverpool, having free wine, etc.
Remember: you can book a £10 ticket for the show on this night by using the code MIXER10.
Linbury Prize Drop-in Sessions
Let’s talk about design!
The National Theatre’s Skill Centre is organising informal drop-in sessions for anyone interested in a career in stage design – and you’re welcome to attend whether you're just discovering design, or taking your first steps as a professional designer.
Each session will be attended by mentor designers with local and national connections, Linbury Prize committee members and National Theatre Skills Centre representatives.
You are invited to ask any questions you may have about a career in stage design. The format may vary depending on participant responses to this sign-up form.
Applications for the Linbury Prize, a nationwide award for emerging theatre designers, will be taking place in Summer 2025. These sessions are an opportunity to find out more information about the Linbury Prize, as a prospective candidate or otherwise.
Sign up here.
Ongoing offers at the Everyman
Writers’ Room
For those who haven’t spent time in it, the Writers’ Room is available for your use. With a library of fantastic scripts, it’s a great place to come and be inspired, do some co-working, or get round a table to read a new play.
You can either email me to book in advance, or just come to the Everyman and chance your luck! During open hours, the Writers’ Room is there for you to work in peace and quiet.
Street Café discounts
Did you know we have discounts for theatre professionals in the Everyman Street Café? Well, we do!
You can get 10% off food and non-alcoholic drinks if you’re a paid-up union member of BECTU, Equity, Independent Theatres Council, Musicians Union, Stage Directors UK or the Writers Guild.
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