Kensington and Chelsea Festival and Chelsea Theatre are inviting professional-level performers to apply to the Open Call. Shows can be text based or physical theatre, dance, circus, music, opera, comedy, variety or a combination of these.

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Successful applicants will be invited to perform for one night only at Chelsea Theatre within the main programme of Kensington and Chelsea Festival 2023. The company will receive a flat net fee of between £500 and £1,000 (based on production details and size of cast) and a 50% share of net Box Office total.

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The Box Office will be run on a strictly Pay-What-You-Want basis. Preference is given to new shows not previously performed in London. International performers are able to apply. Our Team can work with relevant country-specific support agencies, such as Catalan Arts, to find additional support for travel etc. Shows do not need to be able to be performed in English.

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APPLICATIONS AND THE SELECTION PROCESS
Initial selection is based on artistic quality and production feasibility. Further selection is a two-stage process by an initial curating team of theatre professionals and a final selection by a group of World’s End Estate Resident representatives, who live beside Chelsea Theatre.

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Applicants must get-in, perform and get-out on the same day. Performances can be suitable for young people, families or adults (must be stated). Work-in-progress performances as well as finished pieces are welcome to apply.

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APPLY HERE

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The Application deadline is strictly 10.00am on Monday the 8th of May 2023.

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