54.60 Africa Response - Arcola Academy Application

54.60 Africa Response Project: 

Arcola Academy invites you to apply to join our 54.60 Africa Response Project. 

Arcola Academy is a theatre training and development opportunity for 18 - 25 year old emerging creatives who are based in Hackney and East London. For this project, we will be working exclusively with 10 participants from the global majority. 

This project invites a new Academy cohort to co-create and perform a dynamic piece of theatre in response to Arcola Theatre in house production of 54.60 Africa. 

Read more about the production here: https://www.arcolatheatre.com/whats-on/54-60-africa/

Key Dates:

To apply for this project, you must be able to commit to the following dates and times. 

Watching 54.60 Africa: Thursday 26th of June (6.30pm - 10.00pm)

Session 1: Monday 30th of June (10.30am - 12.30pm)

Session 2: Tuesday 1st July (10.30am - 12.30pm)

Session 3: Wednesday 2nd July  (10.30am - 12.30pm) 

Session 4: Thursday 3rd July (10.30am - 12.30pm) 

Session 5: Monday 7th July (10.30am - 12.30pm) 

Session 6: Tuesday 8th July (10.30am - 12.30pm) 

Session 7: Wednesday 9th July (10.30am - 12.30pm)

Performance: Thursday 10th at 2.30pm July (10.30am -3.30pm) 


Apply now: 

Applications are now open! Deadline for applications is Thursday 29th May 2025. Successful applicants will be notified on Friday 6th of June 2025. 

If you would like to submit a video application, you can answer the questions as listed on the below Google doc via video and send to aoife@arcolatheatre.com

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At the time of the project (June/July 2025)
Please note you must be 18+ at the start of the project to apply. 
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Ethnicity 
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Please use this space to provide us with details of any additional needs/access support you may need in order to participate in this project. 
We are keen to support our Academy members to ensure the spaces we create are accessible as possible. 
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Why do you wish to take part in Arcola Academy's 54.60 Africa Response project?
Why does this project appeal to you? What would be the benefits to your creative journey?
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What experience do you have creating theatre and performing? 
Please use this space to provide information on any previous interactions you've had performing and creating theatre. Please note we are looking for passionate individuals, no formal training is necessary to apply. 
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