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Resources to Support
Up and Coming Artists

One of our Core aims at Rebel Roots is to support graduates and unrepresented talent, and as part of this we've decided to put together the following lists to support up and coming artists with their various ventures. Wether you're looking to e-mail agents, casting directors or find venues for your first production, we hope these lists can be of use to you!
Please note: This is an ever growing list. If you have anything you think should be added we'd love to take your suggestions by e-mailing us at info@rebelrootstheatre.com

Arts Training Organisations

Below are some helpful organisations which support in training, whether that's to improve your acting ability, or your marketing and business skills as a freelance artist. 

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Artist Business Training

repertoire.community

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Acting Training (Not Drama Schools)

Act Up North Leeds

IPM Acting Academy

NGA Screen Acting

Rebel Roots Youth Academy

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Dance Training (Not University Dance Schools)

DTMP School of Dance

NSCD: Technique, Contemporary and Performance

Rebel Roots Youth Academy

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Leeds Arts Universities / Drama Schools

Leeds Arts

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Conservatoire

Met Film School

The Mill School of Performance

Casting Directors List

Looking to get in touch with some Casting Directors?

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First up is a list from Spotlight which goes through articles and other relevant topic associated with the Casting Director. 

Spotlight Casting Directors Index Here

The second link in from the CDG, where you can find some contact details of certain Casting Directors although some e-mails may be outdated.

CDG Casting Directors List Here

Funding Organisations

If you're an upcoming Producer looking to put on your first project, it's not always easy knowing where to source the money. We've put some funding bids below to help you with where to start.

Please read the instructions of each funding bid, as they all have different requirements which may change whether you're eligible to apply.

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Arnold Clark Community Fund

Arts Council

Keith Howard Foundation

Grand Plan

Leeds Conservatoire Business & Enterprise

Leeds Cultural Programme

Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society

Royal Literary Fund

Split Infinitive Trust

The Fenton Arts Trust

Northen-Based Theatre & Production Companies

Northern-Based Theatre Companies

Archipelago arts collective (Leeds)

Bloomin' Buds Theatre Company (Bradford)

Empath Theatre (Wakefield)

NextDoorButOne (York)

Noisy Cow Theatre Company (Wakefield)

Phantasy Arts Theatre Company (Gawthorpe)

Pilot Theatre (York)

Rebel Roots Theatre Company (Leeds)

Red Ladder Theatre Company (Leeds)

Tutti Frutti Productions (Leeds)

Wrongsemble (Leeds)

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Production Companies

Ray Productions (Leeds)

The Upcoming Network (Leeds)

Prop Hire

At Rebel Roots Theatre Company we run a Pay What You Can Prop Hire, which you can take a look at by clicking here.

Scratch Nights

Leeds-Based Scratch Nights

Scratch 'n' Tickle

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Wakefield Scratch Nights

Foundations (Wakefield)

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Venues List for Up and Coming Producers

One of the hardest parts about putting on your own show is securing venues. Because of this, we've tried to make it easier to get in contact with these spaces by putting together this list of some great venues we recommend checking out.

Please note: We are not able to broker any relationships between you and the venue, that is on you.

 

​Leeds Venues

The Attic, Leeds City Centre

Seven Arts Leeds, Chapel Allerton

St.Joseph's Catholic Club, Hunslet

St.Joseph's Parish Hall, Pudsey

The Cardigan Arms, Kirkstall

Queenswood Social Club, Headingley

 

Wakefield Venues

The Cluntergate Centre, Horbury

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Skipton Venues

Skipton Town Hall, Skipton

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Bradford Venues

St.Christopher's C of E Church, Holmewood

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York Venues

Theatre @41, Monkgate

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Birmingham Venues

The Actress & Bishop, Birmingham

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