Live Drafts
A new Yard is coming. We want you to be a part of it.
Live Drafts is one of the ways that we develop new work at The Yard. Artists are invited to present their ‘draft’ to a live audience to help them understand how their work might evolve.
We’ve presented work from artists like Pecs Drag Kings, Marikiscrycrycry, Dipo Baruwa-Etti and In Bed With My Brother. Many of their ideas have become fully fledged productions at The Yard and across the UK.
Live Drafts is back, in our brand new building and it’s evolving. We want you to develop ideas in response to the idea of transformation.
For all the info you need, check out our application pack below.
Live Drafts is generously supported by Mike Anderson, Fiona Clements, and those who prefer to remain anonymous.
“It was the first time we’d really been recognised for the hard work we were doing for the queer community, and trying to change things within the arts.”
Lewis G. Burton, Founder of INFERNO
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Live Drafts
Live Drafts is back. Get your applications in now. Here are the deets.
SCRIPTS
As we re-build The Yard bigger and better, we are currently operating with a smaller team without a literary department. This means we aren't receiving script submissions right now. To be the first to hear as policy changes, sign up to our newsletter.
COMMISSIONS
WE COMMISSION NEW THEATRE AND NIGHTLIFE BY WRITERS, PERFORMERS, AND COLLECTIVES - SOME OF THEM WORK WITH OUR YOUNG PEOPLE. ALL OUR COMMISSIONS START WITH US GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER.
If you’re interested, email us with some information about you and an invite to your show or event at hello@theyardtheatre.co.uk. Try to give us at least three weeks’ notice so that we can book your show in good time. We don't accept unsolicited scripts.
Programming
WE PROGRAMME SHOWS AND EVENTS WHICH FEEL ALIVE, AND REFLECT THE STORIES, CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES OF EAST LONDON.
Email us at hello@theyardtheatre.co.uk with some information about you, and what you want to happen at The Yard.
