Polka Theatre has announced an artist development scheme aimed at diversifying the pool of people who create work for young people.
The scheme will support six projects over 12 months, providing those chosen with funding, rehearsal space, mentoring and training from industry professionals, showcase opportunities and shows at Polka Theatre.
The project, called Catapult, is set to target artists who are currently under-represented in the industry; this includes those who are disabled, those from a lower socioeconomic background, those who are from the global majority and those who are LGBTQ+.
Discussing the news, artistic director Helen Matravers said: ‘This programme of artist support feels more vital than ever. I am so excited to be able to extend Polka’s commitment to supporting artists who want to take a risk with an original spark of an idea and, in particular, to make sure that that investment is made in artists who are currently under-represented in the theatre for young audiences sector.
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