Got a project that needs live feedback? Apply for SHIFT+SPACE! Receive £200 seed funding, rehearsal support & 2 performances with 100% box office to you. Early-career artists and those from unrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply!
Do you have an idea or work-in-progress that would benefit from £200 seed funding, production support and 2 free performances with 100% of the box office split going to you? Now's your chance to take part in our early-career development programme to receive the live feedback you need to take your project to the next level...
We are now calling out for artists to take part in our Summer season of SHIFT+SPACE, running from 13th February until the 18th April 2026. SHIFT+SPACE is a free performance opportunity in our central London venue, with 100% of Box Office retained by artists, plus seed funding, in-kind rehearsal space and marketing support, all of which is designed to encourage artists to get live audience feedback at an early stage of creating new work.
We are particularly keen to hear from companies that are led by Black, Asian, and/or Global Majority artists, Disabled or Deaf artists, Working Class artists, and/or trans artists.
Previous SHIFT + SPACE artists include theatrical new writing readings, drag/character comedy, shadow puppetry, dance and performance art, sound installations and more! What makes our programming different from other work-in-progress festivals is our unique feedback model - where you receive feedback on your first showing and you are encouraged to use your second showing to try out a shifted version the following day.
SHIFT+SPACE is supported by Philip Carne and the Garrick Charitable Trust.
Please read full info on our website and apply.
How to Apply
SHIFT+SPACE applications for Spring 2026 are now open, link to access form is on our website.
Alternatively if you would rather enquire via video or audio file please answer the below questions and send your file through to [email protected]. Videos/audio files should be no longer than 5 minutes:
- Artist / company name
- Project/Title of Show
- Tell us about the project/show
- Why is SHIFT+SPACE important to the development of the piece?
- How do you intend to make you production accessible for disabled and neurodivergent audience members? (no more than 200 words)
Deadline: Friday 28th November 2025, 10am.
While we have publicised this opportunity, please note that: (i) the application and selection process is managed by the advertising company/organisation; and (ii) we rely on them to: provide accurate, up-to-date details about themselves and the opportunity; ensure that opportunities are ethical and paid fairly. To report a listing, please email [email protected].