Festival Commissions Open Call
Applications are now open to receive one of 3 commissions for disabled artists to present new work at ‘A Bit Of A Do’ Festival in 2022
Deadline: 12 midday, Tuesday 25th January 2022
Moxie Brawl performing Punk Alley at the 2021 festival © Paul Grace
A Bit Of A Do Festival Commissions 2022
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If you would like to make an application in a different format (eg video, British Sign Language, audio, via video / voice call) please contact us.
A Bit Of A Do is a festival of theatre, dance and cabaret by disabled and non-disabled artists, produced by Drunken Chorus. Information and line-ups for previous festivals can be found here. The festival will take place in Croydon, South London.
For the 2022 instalment of A Bit Of A Do we will support 3 disabled artists / companies to create performances to premiere at the festival.
Each commission / support package will be bespoke to the artist / company, and may include:
Up to 3 mentoring sessions with an established artist;
Up to 1 week of rehearsal space at a London venue;
A bursary of up to £1,000 towards the project;
Advice from the Drunken Chorus team;
Support to build connections / networks and to find touring opportunities.
Artists are invited to submit their proposals by 12 midday on Tuesday 25th January 2022. We are looking for proposals for work that is:
At least 30 minutes in length, and no longer than around 1 hour;
Flexible, and not technically complicated, so as to work in a festival context;
In the early stages of development;
Contemporary performance: dance, theatre or cabaret;
Created by disabled artists and/or disabled-led companies
We are particularly keen to hear from:
Artists creating work that is contemporary, experimental or outside the mainstream
Artists who are exploring exciting new ways to reach audiences who cannot attend arts venues in person
Deaf and Hard of Hearing artists / companies
Visually Impaired artists / companies
Artists / companies from groups who are under-represented in the arts, including people from working class backgrounds and ethnic minorities.
Timescale
25 January 2022: Deadline for submissions
w/c 31 January 2022: Artists notified, and initial meetings
Feb - Sep 2022: Creation of performances, mentoring, regular check-ins
Oct/Nov 2022: Performances at 2022 Festival
How to Apply
To apply please complete the online application form. You can download a document with the application questions below to help you prepare.
All submissions must be received by 12 midday, Tuesday 25th January 2022. Late applications will not be considered.
If you have any questions or problems, or if you would like to submit your application in a different format (e.g. BSL video, phone / Zoom call) please email sheena@drunkenchorus.co.uk to discuss this.
We also encourage you to keep an eye on our social media for updates about the project
Drunken Chorus is currently supported by Arts Council England, Didymus, City Bridge Trust, Garfield Weston Foundation, David Solomon Charitable Trust, The Rix-Thompson-Rothenberg Foundation, The Ironmongers’ Charity, Chapman Charitable Trust and The Schroder Charity Trust.
