“Following a record amount of bursary applications, it is evident that there is energy and optimism amoung the next generation of theatre producers to get a diverse range of commercially ambitious projects on their feet. In response to this, we are pleased to be adjusting our investment guidelines ahead of any announcement that theatre will fully open again.  Our aim is to give all producers the confidence to know that Stage One is there to back their projects and to be an integral part of restarting the theatre sector.” – Joseph Smith, Chief Executive of Stage One

Small Scale Commercial Investment

We are temporarily changing our investment guidelines to be able to invest more money into a production and also to open applications more widely. This is probably the most relevant to a lot of you at the moment. To anyone who was unnsuccessul with their bursary application but has a show opening soon, raising money via investment may be something to consider. There are two key changes to the original guidelines and they are:

• You do not have had to have participated in the Stage One Producers Workshop

• We can now offer a maximum investment of £20,000, capped at 30% of the capitalisation (previous £10,000 and 20%)

To read the rest of the criteria & guidelines, click here. Please do get in touch by emailing Louise if you have any further questions.

Commercial Investment

Stage One is also a prominent investor in commercial, large-scale/West End productions. Unlike other investors, we invest in productions purely on the condition that the producer/production follows a specific set of guidelines set by a committee of experienced West End producers. The key change to these guidelines in that we can now:

• Invest a maximum of £50,000 into your production, capped at 20% of the capitalisation. (previous £35,000 and 10%)

Please have a read through the Commercial Investment Guidelines to see if you can be considered for investment. To apply, please email Louise.