Writers, directors and designers across the UK are among those who have been awarded scholarships to support their aspirations in the theater industry.
The 19 winners of the 6th MGCfuturesbursaries were selected to demonstrate their commitment to selected areas and their desire to advance their development.
Among them is Bethany Cooper, a producer who received a Versary funded by Hollywood star Nicole Kidman Versary. This will help her develop two new pieces for the regional tour.
Choreographer and dancer Kasish Gaba has been awarded a scholarship for a new cultural entrepreneur in partnership with London Performance Studios.
Nadia Sewnauth was trained as the first hip-hop dance artist at DanceBase Scotland, and Anushiye Yarnell was a creative development resident at South House.
Lauren Martin and Claire Powell were also selected for Stephanie Alditti’s Versary, which was created to commemorate the award-winning costume director who died in 2018.
This year’s winners include writer Isabel Admaco Young, who used the money for her first play, and designer Shanko Chauduri helps to expand their practice through software and learning. To use.
Director Alan Cerquez hopes to use their scholarships to develop new live art and dance quests inspired by Britain’s aging population.
Theater maker Sarah Golding will use this money to develop an interactive 3D audio adventure for children, and composer Matthew Harvey wants to create a new sheet music.
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Nicole Kidman funded the bursary of Michael Grandage’s MGCfutures bursary project (Yui Mok / PA)
Among the winners are choreographer Jennifer Jackson, writer Sam Buddy Jones, producer Alice Rush, theater maker Sandeep Sini, director Mark Smith, and carpenter Sam Stuart.
The Theater Community Foundation, led by Olivia Colman, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and producer Francesca Moody, continues to support this versatility scheme.
Theatrical producer and director Michael Grandage, who created MGC futures, said:
“This year’s MG Cfutures scholarship recipients are at the forefront of that debate, providing imagination, intelligence and talent.
“As part of our sixth year of ongoing scholarships, we are pleased to give many individuals the opportunity to hone their skills and advance their careers.”
