SUBMISSIONS
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Our seven-nights-a-week programme is an exciting mix of new writing, lost gems, re-polished classics and innovatively-staged musicals. We get excited by stories that are dramatic, suprising, and have something to say about the world we live in now - and we love to support ambitious theatre-makers in presenting bold and imaginative productions.
Benefits of bringing your production to the Hope Theatre include:
* Minimum guarantees against box office splits post-production with no hire charges
* A range of run lengths from 1 night to 4 weeks
* Black-box space with adaptable seating
* Reduced-price rehearsal space
* In-house technician for your get-in
* Trained front-of-house staff
* Marketing support
* Budget planning and fundraising advice
* Press guidance
HOW TO APPLY
Please ensure you include the following information within your submission email:
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* Script, or outline treatment if it's a devised piece
* Preferred dates and length of run
* Details of the company and any creative team or actors involved
* Reviews or images of any previous runs or past productions from the same team, if applicable
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SEEING YOUR WORK
If you wish to invite us to see your work, email thehopetheatresubmissions@gmail.com with details of the event and as much supporting information as possible - ideally including a copy of the script.
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MAIN SHOW PROGRAMME
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Our main show programme consists of full-scale productions which have a one-and-a-half, two, three or four week run. Performances are Tuesday - Saturday and start between 7.30pm and 8pm, with the option of adding one weekday matinee per week. Currently we are programming for May 2024 onwards
Send your submission email to thehopetheatresubmissions@gmail.com. Within three weeks we'll read your proposal and be in touch to let you know if we think the production would be a good fit for the Hope.
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SUNDAY-MONDAY PROGRAMME
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The Sunday-Monday programme slots are perfect for new ideas and small-scale productions. These two-night or four-night runs are a great opportunity for companies to try out new work in front of na audience, and for innovative shows and performers to make their mark. Send your submission email to thehopetheatresubmissions@gmail.com. Within three weeks we'll read your proposal and be in touch to let you know if we think the production would be a good fit for the Hope.​
WRITE CLUB
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Write Club is our new writing festival held yearly in January. Submissions for 2026 will open later in the year.