Core programme partners

New Diorama Theatre is a pioneering studio venue in the heart of London, winner of the 2023 Critics' Circle Venue Award and The Stage Fringe Theatre of the Year 2022. Over the last 10 years New Diorama has been at the heart of a new movement in British theatre, dedicated to providing a home for the country’s best independent theatre companies with a trail-blazing record supporting, platforming and elevating outstanding artists.

Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. A global leader in creative and professional practice, Guildhall promotes innovation, experimentation and research, and are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts.

Uproot is a Black-led production company working across film, TV, and theatre. Uproot supports Black creatives in developing impactful stories that represent the breadth of their lived experiences. They improve access to the creative industries by delivering development, networking, and work opportunities that empower Black creatives. Learn more about their work at uprootprod.com.

Party partners

During the week, we’ll be throwing an artists & industry party, with huge thanks to Theatre Deli for co-hosting at their Leadenhall Street venue - and to pan-Asian cabaret collective The Bitten Peach who’ll be hosting the best networking drinks anyone has ever networked at.

Theatre Deli has been a driving force within the arts since 2008, taking over empty spaces in city centres, and creating hubs that support emerging artists, companies and communities whose identities, backgrounds, disciplines or work are underrepresented in theatre. Currently operating in Sheffield and London, Theatre Deli works to develop diverse audiences, artistic communities by providing safe suitably resourced environments for everyone to experiment with, develop, showcase and enjoy art.

As of 2023, The Bitten Peach has worked with over 70 performers of Asian descent spanning a variety of cabaret art forms on and offstage, including drag, burlesque, dance, comedy, music, spoken word and circus. They tell Asian stories, create safe spaces, diversify Asian representation, provide platforms, and educate on racial issues. Their mission is to empower the queer Asian community through our shows, events and collaborations.

Funders

New Diorama would like to thank the City of London Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Fund and Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation for their funding, which makes this programme possible.

Year-round New Diorama’s artist support programmes are also supported by Arts Council England, Fenton Arts Trust, the Garrick Club Charitable Trust, Noel Coward Foundation and Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.