We are offering the following outdoor opportunities for artists. We are looking to support up to six new projects to be created for touring in 2026 to tour alongside our previously commissioned work. Timeline for all applications: Deadline for applications is end of day 5 September 2025 Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 17 September 2025 Interviews of shortlisted applications will take place between 22-30 September Opportunities Small scale outdoor works: commission fees up to £5000 This opportunity is to support the creation of new small-scale work and for companies with a track record in creating or performing work outdoors. Alongside this we also offer our commissioned companies a minimum number of touring dates across our network, mentoring support during the creation process and options for subsidised rehearsal space. Small scale outdoor work that requires a reshape/development: development fees between £500 - £2500 This opportunity is to support existing outdoor work that requires some reshaping/development to tour rurally and for companies with a track record in creating or performing work outdoors. Alongside this we also offer our development awarded companies a minimum number of touring dates across our network, options for subsidised rehearsal space and mentoring support. Companies with a track record in creating or performing work outdoors. Your show must be ready and available for touring from the end of April. You need to have very good availability for weekends throughout May to October 2026. You will also be asked to prioritise dates for Applause within an agreed time frame for shows in Kent, East and West Sussex, Essex and to pass on any direct contacts within this region so that we can support the development of our volunteer hosts and programmers. Artist / company administration needs to be very strong. Applause will be responsible for booking a place and date for your show, organising contracts and paying fees directly to artists. The company will then be responsible for making specific arrangements and finalising details with host venues and promoters. Many of these hosts are volunteers and have no specialist theatre knowledge - you will need to be flexible, understanding and informative. We will also require you to support our marketing of your events, providing images, videos and content for social media and general PR. We will ask you to illustrate how your company can produce responsibly, considering your green footprint, how you limit waste and prioritise recycling and reusing wherever possible. Applications will be via our online platform Eventotron. https://hello.eventotron.com/ If you are already registered with Eventotron you can apply to 'Applause Outdoor Season 2026'. Otherwise, you will need to register first and then apply to the season above.Job Summary
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