Investing In Artists

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A place for writers and theatre makers to develop their skills, receive investment and test ideas.

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Our programmes are designed to challenge the misconception that there are few global majority artists making quality work here in the South West.

Through collaboration with artists, partners, and communities, we aim to platform this work more widely and create opportunities for shared learning, visibility, and growth across the region.

Our programmes

  • Are you a global majority playwright currently living in South West England with lots of ideas?
    Do you feel stuck by the current sector?
    Are you looking for community, financial investment and deadlines to bring your next project to fruition?
    Introducing The Writers Company

    Here at Beyond Face, we are excited to introduce a brand new area to our writers development, the Writers Company, a 2 year programme of support. We have created this in response to recognising that there is an urgent need for more robust development of new writing for theatre in the region. We want to support urgent ideas rooted in the South West which platform global majority stories and provide a clear pathway from the early seed of an idea to a draft with financial support and an established development process.  The Writers Company will provide opportunities for in person connection with fellow regional writers and exists to champion 3 South West based writers to bring the creation of 3 new plays into the world through guidance, financial investment, a community and those all important deadlines. 


    What’s the offer?

    Year 1:

    • £1000 Bursary
    • 6 paid in person sessions. Each company member will receive £120 per day to attend these workshop sessions taking place every other month in Exeter. They will involve developing the 3 ideas that you presented at application stage and be a space for creative discussion and reflection, sharing of work and peer feedback.
    • Travel to and from in person sessions covered.
    • Any additional required resources covered (e.g books)
    • Opportunity to attend rehearsals for Beyond Face’s 2027 production
    • Option to hotdesk from the Beyond Face office
    • Mentoring support from Beyond Face Artistic Director & CEO + Artist Development Producer

    Year 2:

    • £3790.05 Commission to write a 30 minute draft of one of your plays.(ITC / WGGB: Writers rate for a 30 minute draft)
    • Bespoke Research and Development time on first draft
    • Play will be showcased at a Beyond Face hosted public showcase
    • Mentoring and dramaturgical support from Beyond Face Artistic Director & CEO + Artist Development Producer
    • Option to hotdesk from the Beyond Face office

    Total cash investment per writer: £5510.05

    Key information
    • Closing dates for applications is 6pm, 5th June.
    • Shortlisting interviews will take place w/c 6th July. 
    • We will be hosting an online information session on Wednesday 20th May 1-2pm. If you would like to gain further information about the Writers Company or to have any further questions answered, you can register to attend here.
    Read the full information packSubmit your application
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Our priority is to support the work of global-majority people in the South West of England, however we are partnered with various organisations within and beyond the region who may be able to support your individual needs.  Check out our partner page for more information about our partners.

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