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The Trust set up the James Menzies-Kitchin Young Director Award to enable talented directors like James put on their own productions of classic plays. Formerly at the Young Vic, the JMK Award entered a new partnership with the Orange Tree Theatre in 2019. With its track record of supporting some of the best directors in the industry, the Award remains a vital opportunity for young directors. Over the past 10 years the Trust has delivered a National Programme, working in partnership with 14 … READ MORE about Support us
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JMK Shortlist 2024 announced
JMK TRUST ANNOUNCES SHORTLIST FOR 2024 JMK AWARD The JMK Trust today announces the eight shortlisted theatre directors, and the designers they partnered with, in the running for the 2024 JMK Award – Dipo Baruwa-Etti, Adam … Read More about JMK Shortlist 2024 announced
#JMKSpace events this January
Thinking of applying for this year's JMK Award? We're running two events online this January to offer guidance and advice if you have things that you'd like to ask. Monday 15th January via Zoom Last year's JMK Award winner, Kalungi … Read More about #JMKSpace events this January
Laura Ryder is the recipient of Bob Carlton Assistant Director Bursary
We are delighted that through the generous funding provided by the family of the late Bob Carlton, Laura Ryder is the recipient of a JMK Assistant Director Bursary and will be joining the team of Little Red Riding Hood at Birmingham … Read More about Laura Ryder is the recipient of Bob Carlton Assistant Director Bursary
2023 JMK Award winning production
The 2023 JMK Award winner, Kalungi Ssebandeke, opened his show at the Orange Tree Theatre last night, and it's not to be missed! “Every aspect of Meetings benefits from director Kalungi Ssebandeke’s ingenuity... Meetings earns its … Read More about 2023 JMK Award winning production
JMK Edinburgh Breakfast 2023
Wednesday 23rd August 11.15am, Traverse Theatre bar If you’re in Edinburgh for the Festival, we’d love for you to join us for our annual JMK Breakfast! Free coffee and pastries to start your day. Spaces for this event and … Read More about JMK Edinburgh Breakfast 2023
JMK and Birmingham Rep launch new Assistant Director opportunity
The JMK Trust is delighted to once again be supporting an Assistant Director post at Birmingham Repertory Theatre to offer an Assistant Director position. About the role at The Rep: At the heart of this placement is the opportunity to be … Read More about JMK and Birmingham Rep launch new Assistant Director opportunity
JMK Award 2023 Shortlist
The JMK Trust are pleased to announce the eight shortlisted candidates for the 2023 JMK Director Award in partnership with the Orange Tree Theatre. The winner will be announced on Friday 21st April at an industry event and the production … Read More about JMK Award 2023 Shortlist
JMK Trust announces new recipients of 2023 Victoria Wood Bursaries
We are delighted to announce, through the generous funding of the Victoria Wood Foundation, this year’s recipients of the bursary awards specifically for the North of England. As part of JMK Trust’s National Programme, Laura May Brunk and … Read More about JMK Trust announces new recipients of 2023 Victoria Wood Bursaries
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2022
We are participating in The Big Give #ChristmasChallenge22 to raise at least £4,000 towards our programme of work in 2023. As we approach our 25th year of activity, we are seeking your support to continue providing opportunity to the next … Read More about The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2022
JMK announce Victoria Wood Assistant Director Bursaries with Leeds Playhouse and Royal Exchange Manchester
The JMK Trust are delighted to be partnering with Leeds Playhouse and Royal Exchange Manchester, with support from the Victoria Wood Foundation, to offer two Assistant Director bursaries to early career directors in the North of … Read More about JMK announce Victoria Wood Assistant Director Bursaries with Leeds Playhouse and Royal Exchange Manchester
#JMK Space: Support Our Work in 2022
Theatre relies on its ability to attract a stream of promising new talent, prepared to work with commitment for very modest wages on a freelance basis, creating the sort of shows that often achieve international success after beginning life … Read More about #JMK Space: Support Our Work in 2022
Clare Menzies Kitchin MBE
'It’s with great sadness that I pass on the news that our former Trustee, patron and mother to James, Clare Menzies Kitchin MBE has died. Clare’s support was a prerequisite when we set up the JMK Trust in 1996. She and her husband Graham … Read More about Clare Menzies Kitchin MBE
Adam Karim wins 2024 JMK Award
Today we're delighted to announce that Adam Karim wins this year’s JMK Award with his production of Guards at the Taj by Rajiv Joseph. The JMK Award offers Adam the opportunity to stage his own full-scale professional show with designer … Read More about Adam Karim wins 2024 JMK Award
