I've run rehearsals in the past for very small projects; I've been an assistant director sitting in on rehearsals and taking notes, giving feedback and providing all manner of support. But n…
"No man is an island." John Donne In terms of theatre making I would be inclined to agree with Donne, particularly when it comes to directing. In our weekly sessions, we have been talking…
Starting out as a director you probably dream about the perfect production, with a dream budget, West End actors who will take your direction as if being in the room with a guru and a reside…
"When bankers get together they talk about art. When artists get together, they talk about money." " Oscar Wilde To make money for your arts project, you can apply to trusts for grants, comp…
Casting is like shopping. It's exhilarating and a slight ego-boost (let's face it, we all like the power to some extent), but also exhausting and frustrating, to a point where you want to cl…
Saying goodbye to a year gone past and hello to a new one is always slightly frightening. For artists it's even worse, as you might not know what your next project is, or if a new one will s…
In our last blog, Katharina Reinthaller discussed the trials and tribulations of funding and fundraising, but also their importance in mounting any production, festival or event within the t…
In the process of becoming a director you will be confronted with many different tasks, and as with everything in life there are the fun, exciting ones and the ones you'd rather stay away fr…
As a young director working in London, it's easy to feel insignificant and overwhelmed by the incredible amount of creative work going on around you… the big city can be intimidating, but …
We are into the sixth week of the Stonecrabs Young Directors' training programme, and every session I leave inspired, having learnt something new about the industry I love and want to work i…
It is hard to begin to explain the kind of impact that StoneCrabs Young Directors Programme is having on all of us. After each session, we feel a mixture of exhaustion and bliss. The work it…
There are plenty of opportunities out there for young theatre-makers. Several theatres run writing programmes, there is a long list of acting courses helping young upcoming actors, and lots …