Creative Opportunities
This page is dedicated to sharing creative opportunities both here at Exeter Phoenix and from other creative projects and organisations in the region.
Opportunities at Exeter Phoenix
Green Phoenix Performance Commission
To celebrate Exeter’s Phoenix’s 25th birthday we are offering a £1000 commission to early-career performance makers based in the South West (solo artist or theatre company) to make new work with an environment focus.
The commissioned performance will premiere at the Green Phoenix Festival on Sunday 6th July 2025; a day of creativity and action to inspire a sustainable future. The performance can either take place indoors at Exeter Phoenix or outdoors in Rougemont Gardens.
We seek to recognise new, fresh and inspiring ideas from a range of perspectives with
performance makers who have already established their practice, but require the
time, money and support to get new ideas fleshed out and onto a stage, in front
of a live audience.
Please also fill out our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form here >
Please read our submission guidelines before completing your application.
Deadline: 10am, Monday 16th September 2024
OCTOBER SCRATCH NIGHT: APPLY NOW
SCRATCH NIGHT will take place on Monday 14th October in the main auditorium, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm.
Deadline for Applications: 10am on Friday 13th September 2024.
Got an idea that needs a platform?
Exeter Phoenix Scratch Night offers artists in need of an audience a chance to stretch their ideas and the opportunity to test their work in the Phoenix Auditorium, along with £150 to help develop their idea and a small amount of rehearsal space before the Scratch Night.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Whether you're currently working on a show and there's a new bit you'd like to get in front of an audience, or you've had an idea ruminating that is ready to be put in front of an audience – we'd like to invite you to apply to Scratch Night, an opportunity to test up to 20 minutes of live work. If your work is in SUPER early development, and you'd like more of a workshop setting to test your work, come along to Little Scratch on Wednesday 25th September instead.
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
You'll get a bit of rehearsal space, the opportunity to perform your work in front of an audience in the Phoenix Auditorium and £150 to support your practice -- which you can use however you'd like.
Submissions now open for Two Short Nights 2025
Great stories shape who we are, introduce us to people we’ve never met and take us places we never knew existed. From animation to documentary, the world of short film invites you to live multiple lives and celebrate variety. Discover storytelling at its finest.
The 23rd edition of Two Short Nights Film Festival will champion and promote short films and the people who make them. The festival is proud to nurture new and emerging talent through selected screenings, workshops and our famous 48 Hour Film Challenge.
Apply now to be a part of Two Short Nights 2025.
- July 31, 2024 - Regular Deadline
- August 31, 2024 - Late Deadline
- September 30, 2024 - Extended Deadline
Find out more and apply here >>
TAKE PART IN THE DEAD POETS SLAM
Deadline: Mon 14th October.
Ever wanted to see Bukowski, Byron, Plath & Poe going head to head and toe to toe? Well now’s your chance! Six famous poets will rise from the dead, brought to life by six contemporary artists for one night only! They’ll battle it out in a chance to win everlasting life, plus a cash prize of £100. Using a mixture of their own poetry, the work of their alias, and some stuff they make up on the night. Expect punches, pithy remarks and pure fire, in the ultimate graveyard smash.
Want to take part?
To apply, and for the full list of rules, email Spork! On sporkpoetry@gmail.com.
Just let us know:
● Where you’re based
● Who you’d like to play, and why
● A couple of sentences about yourself & any previous experience
The competitors will be announced on Thursday 24th October
Opportunities Elsewhere
Louise Orwin Local Ambassador Job Spec
Role: Local Ambassador
Key objectives: Promote and raise awareness of Louise Orwin’s new show FAMEHUNGRY, to existing & new communities. Facilitate a post-show Theatre Club post, feedback to the Community Producer via zoom and vlogs.
Fee: £240 for 2 days work over 4 weeks leading up to the local show.
Creative Hub
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Exhibiting Opportunities
Gallery333 is a dedicated space to exhibit small, contemporary art installations. It is an intimate ‘window’ gallery space with a secure glass door situated in a busy location within the building. Dimensions are 125cm high x 74cm wide x 36cm deep.
