Stage One typically hosts two 3-day workshops a year focussing on producing a West End show. Now, in response to feedback, we are introducing a new programme of workshops for 2022.

Below you will find information on Commercial West End budgets How to contract a West End theatre Royalties Theatre Tax Relief & much more…the three different workshops happening across the year. More details to be announced but if you wish, please click here to submit an expression of interest, clarifying which workshop you hope to attend:

1) West End Workshop

​The 3 day workshop on how to produce a West End show which has been running for over 20 years. This workshop offers you insight into:

• Commercial West End budgets

• How to contract a West End theatre

• Royalties

• Theatre Tax Relief

• & much more…

This workshop is suitable for you if:

• You have the rights to a commercial play or musical
• You work for an organisation producing in the West End
• You have produced on the West End but want to refine your practice
• You are looking to upscale your work

2) Small Scale Workshop 

A new workshop in partnership with an Off-West End venue on how to produce your first commercial production. This workshop offers you insight into:

• Co-productions with off-west end producers and venues

• Mid-scale budgets

• Transfers

• Raising the money

This workshop is suitable for you if:

• You are developing new commercial work
• You hope to produce work at Off-West End venues
• You’re not sure where you want to produce, but would like some training!

3) Touring Workshop 

A new workshop partnering with a theatre outside of London focussing on touring, transfers and audiences. This workshop offers you insight into:

• The regional theatre landscape

• Commercial tours

• The subsidised and commercial sector relationship

• Co-productions with regional theatres

This workshop is suitable for you if:

• You do not want to produce work exclusively in the West End
• You are developing a commercial tour
• You’re not sure where you want to produce, but would like some training!

The cost will vary for each workshop and there are subisidised spaces available for all.