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Rifco Associates is a bespoke programme led by Associate Director Ameet Chana and Artistic Director Pravesh Kumar. It has been specifically created to address the lack of opportunities and pathways for British South Asian artists.
Rifco Associates was launched in 2015 to address the lack of opportunity for British Asian artists in the theatre sector. Artists from a range of artistic practices including writers, lyricists, composers, designers, aerial artists and spoken word performers have been supported through the programme.
This year’s Associates Programme invites members of LGBTQIA+ community to apply. This is your chance to have your idea read by Rifco Theatre Company, one of the UK's leading touring companies. We are looking for unproduced new script ideas that are innovative and contemporary. Ideas can be from all genres.
If your application is successful, your piece will be developed and supported by Rifco with access to mentors, workshops, writers-in-residence days and masterclass.
The programme will culminate in a showcase in front of an invited audience of industry professionals, theatre makers, programmers, Rifco supports and loves ones. We are looking for experienced writers who may have been produced before, as well as new and emerging writers and performers.
Your submission should include:
a) A detailed description of your idea (no more than 500 words).
b) An in-depth description of yourself and why your piece is important. Please include any writing experience you may have (no more than 500 words).
c) One example of your writing. This could be an extract from your pitch, or previous writing.
Please also fill in and attach this Equal Opportunities form with your submission.
If you don't have any previous writing experience, then just tell us about you and why you think the Associates Programme would be of benefit to your artistic practice.
*If a written submission is not an appropriate method for applying for you due to access reasons we're happy to receive a video responding to the above criteria (no longer than 3 minutes).
Email your submission or video submission to hello@rifcotheatre.com.
Deadline for submissions is 4pm, Mon 31st March 2025
If you are shortlisted, interviews will be held on the week commencing 21st April 2025.
To apply you must be:
- of South Asian heritage
- At least 18 years old
- And a UK resident
If you have any questions, email hello@rifcotheatre.com.
Best of luck!
Video credits:
Presented by: Andy Kumar
Edited and filmed by: Sachin Patel