We have an exciting opportunity for up to 20 directors who have some experience making work and are looking to take the leap into larger scale productions, move from Assistant roles into an Associate role, and develop their creative practice.

This opportunity includes attendance at two online workshops and one in person workshop led by Associate Artists Debbie Hannan and Finn den Hertog.

You will also have the opportunity to attend The Fifth Step at the Glasgow Pavilion on Sat 31 Aug - our new production, written by David Ireland directed by Finn den Hertog.

Tickets are subject to availability.

Online Workshop 1: Skilling Up: Moving From Assistant To Associate

Fri 6 Sept, 10:30am – 12pm | online - led by Finn den Hertog

Many early career directors will have had some experience assisting on shows of various scales, but may struggle to make the move to Associate. In this workshop, Finn den Hertog will give practical insights in to the necessary skill set for an Associate, Resident or Staff Director. Drawing on his own experience in such roles at the Young Vic, National Theatre and in the West End, this session will include techniques on how to maintain the Director's vision in their absence, working with understudies, keeping a show “bible” and noting a show through a longer run and/or tour.

Online Workshop 2: Developing Your Creative Identity As a Director

Mon 9 Sep, 5pm – 6:30pm | online led by Debbie Hannan

This session will cover – finding your style and voice as a director, how to articulate your style, pre-rehearsal prep, how to sustain your creativity when you’re not directing or assisting.

In-person Workshop: Technical and Practical Skills

Sat 21 Sept, 10am – 1pm | National Theatre of Scotland, Rockvilla, Glasgow - led by Debbie Hannan & Finn den Hertog with NTS Technical Director Gemma Swallow and NTS Head of Stage Courtland Evje

This workshop will cover: moving a show to venues of different size/scale/shape, Technical upskilling - what do you need to know to speak to an LX, SFX, VX and set/costume designer, working with the Theatre Green Book, incorporating disability access into your process and shows, and working with intimacy and fight co-ordinators

This opportunity is open to directors, who are over the age of 18 and are based in Scotland, who are making the leap from early to mid career and want to upskill. To be eligible for this, you must have directed at least one professional production (any scale). Suitable for directors who have had some experience as an assistant director and are looking to work as an associate on a larger production, as well as directors who want to work as an assistant on larger touring productions. You must be available for all workshops to book your place.

Attendees must be over the age of 18.

We also have an opportunity for beginner directors.

If you have any access requirements, please email access@nationaltheatrescotland.com

For those travelling 25 miles out with Glasgow to the performance and Rockvilla workshop we can cover up to 25% of your travel.

Please contact Kirsty.Shea@nationaltheatrescotland.com