The Nursery Theatre ran a hugely successful crowdfunding campaign to open a new improv theatre space, which opened this month in Broadgate. The team have recently announced that applications for their new Autumn project Nursery Originals are open.

Chris Mead, Co-Artistic Director says:

'Initially we’ll be looking to present THREE brand new shows and we’re hoping that there are people in our community who want to create them? They can take any shape – narrative, genre-based, physical theatre or puppet show – whatever your fevered imaginations can conjure up. The only rule is that they have to be improvised.'

If your idea is chosen, here’s what you get:

- A day to hold auditions and casting

- A month of rehearsals, twice a week MOSTLY in the Nursery Theatre performance space (so 8 in total)

- Tech rehearsal

- Dress rehearsal

- TWO 25 minute preview shows on a Friday or Saturday night at The Nursery Theatre

- THREE 45 minute headline shows on a Friday or Saturday night at The Nursery Theatre

- A modest budget for costumes and set

- Help publicising the show through the Nursery social media channels

- A lovely poster design

- Access to a wealth of experience, talent and enthusiasm from the Nursery staff and volunteers

More info here