Arts Council England - Theatre Breakthrough Fund (North)
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Deadline
2026-06-23
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About this grant
Supports Black, Asian and ethnically diverse theatre makers in Northern England to create ambitious new work. Minimum grant £100,000. Requires at least 3 years professional theatre experience. Approximately £2 million total available across 5 to 10 grants.
Eligibility
- ✓ Black, Asian and ethnically diverse individuals, organisations or consortia with 3+ years professional theatre experience
- ✓ New theatre work, boundary-pushing content, new collaborations
- ✓ North of England (North West, Yorkshire, North East)
- ✓ theatre
- ✓ performance
- ✓ Established (3+ years experience required)
How to apply
Two-stage process. Stage 1 closed Jan 27, 2026. Stage 2 by invitation only for successful Stage 1 applicants. Deadline June 23, 2026.
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Last verified: 29 March 2026