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Think back to the first time in your career when someone took a chance on your talent. Remember the invaluable advice from a mentor or the relief of financial backing at just the right moment.
We all remember those pivotal moments when a guiding hand and financial support made all the difference to our professional development, to our careers, to us personally. Now it’s our turn to be that support for the next generation of creative talent, who today face immense challenges.
At The Production Exchange, a charity set up for the purpose, we aspire to stimulate a vibrant creative landscape where a diversity of voices flourish and resonate. As both a production company and an artists’ agency, we champion diversity, innovation and creativity. Our track record, now 10 years long, includes working on some truly inspiring projects as well as bringing some astonishing talent to the fore.
The current climate is perhaps as tough as it has ever been. The long tentacles of COVID haven’t yet released our industry from their grasp. Much public and trust fund subsidy continues to be concentrated on shoring things up rather than investing in the future.
And when funds are short what is it that gets squeezed first? New Work is not for the risk-averse, yet it is our industry’s lifeblood. And who are the people who are forced to wait in line? Those starting out and those from traditionally underrepresented communities who have little or no bandwidth available to them to be heard when asking for that much-needed support.
Donations doubled!
To this end, we will soon be taking part in our first ever matched funding campaign, Arts For Impact taking place between 18 – 25 March.
Any donation made during this time will be doubled. Truly. Thanks to the Big Give, any gifts of £1+ given to TPE will be matched and will make a big difference to our work over the coming year.
Our donation page is now live here!
Imagine the impact we can make together. Our hope has always been to support a diverse community of artists in making brilliant work and forging sustainable, fulfilling creative careers.
We are aiming to raise £5,000 to support the early-stage R&D of new works and a series of workshops exploring inclusive theatre-making. Interweaving mentorship throughout will support artists to grow their creative practice and connect with professionals at all stages of their careers who can offer guidance, advice, and industry insights.
How you can help
TPE thrives thanks to our clients and creative community. As we look towards safeguarding our future, we very much hope you will join us.
For those that can, we hope you will consider making a personal donation.
If you enjoy what we do, help us spread the word and find those who can.
"Working with The Production Exchange has been such a joy. Their dedication to supporting emerging artists is second to none, putting them at the heart of what they do and empowering them to develop their craft and take the next step in their careers. I felt continually heard, encouraged and pushed to take charge of my work, whilst being given all the tools and support needed to make this possible."
SARAH RICHARDSON - PLAYWRIGHT
You can find out more about our current productions and client projects here on our website and by following us on Instagram.
Arts For Impact launches at midday, 18th March 2025. Please do save-the-date and if you would like to pledge your support to TPE, please email us
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