The Prize
The award is for the most innovative, thoughtful and intriguing proposal for a new piece of theatre which could genuinely benefit from this development opportunity. 

• Two weeks development time in the most appropriate of our three performance spaces. Time to play, challenge yourselves, experiment, test ideas and take your piece to the next stage in its life. This time is designed to offer the opportunity to take a groundbreaking idea and bring it significantly closer to being produced.  
• A £2000 production budget. 
• Full company support from the Northern Stage team:
  Technical
  Marketing
  Production, including creative team, workshop and wardrobe
  Administrative 
• An experienced mentor drawn from our network of national and international theatre makers who will be asked to offer artistic and pastoral support both before ,during and after the residency.
• A showcase event, to which fellow artists, producers, programmers and funders can be invited.
• An ongoing commitment to supporting the artist/company in moving forward.

Who can apply?
Artists or companies who have made a commitment to working in the North East with a unique/surprising/fresh way of looking at the world.

How to apply: Complete the Proposal Form (download) and send to Mark Calvert, Creative Associate, at the details below before 9 March 2012.

Further Contact Details
Questions/queries or comments and requests for further information (including technical specifications or PDF technical drawings) should be directed to:

Further details here.

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