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Arts Council of Wales launches Major Productions fund to ...

About this grant

Offering awards between £100,000 and £300,000, the fund will be looking to support organisations creating exceptional theatre, dance, and musical theatre productions that can engage significant audiences across Wales and beyond. Projects should showcase the very best of Welsh and Wales-based talent and demonstrate strong artistic partnerships, bringing additional experienced resource to enhance ambition and quality if needed, together with robust planning and financial sustainability. [...] Major Productions reflects part of our vision for the arts in Wales, as a place where the most ambitious and exciting work is created and shared. This fund has been shaped by listening to the sector and responding to what organisations told us they need. It was also one of the recommendations in the review we commissioned into English language theatre in Wales. With £600,000 available, we know competition for the Major Productions fund will be strong. Wales is full of extraordinary talent and [...] ## Quick links header ## Breadcrumb ## Opportunities # Arts Council of Wales launches Major Productions fund to champion large-scale live arts in Wales ## Share this Stage light rig, bright lights at night Arts Council of Wales (ACW) has announced it will launch Major Productions — a new fund designed to support ambitious, high-quality live arts experiences that celebrate Welsh creativity on a larger scale – this November.

Eligibility

  • Wales-based organisations only
  • ambitious, high-quality live arts experiences
  • Wales
  • theatre
  • dance
  • musical theatre
  • Experienced producers

How to apply

Guidelines for the fund have been published on the Arts Council of Wales website and organisations are being encouraged to check the eligibility of their projects before applications open.

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Last verified: 29 March 2026