Pitch Up

Make connections, start conversations.

Pitch Up is an in-person event which provides a platform for venues and artists to pitch ideas, providing space for new partnerships to emerge. By having both venues and theatre-makers pitch what they have to offer and what they're looking for, we aim to foster a more collaborative and open approach than traditional pitching events.

Who can pitch?

  • Theatre-makers creating or wanting to create work for and/or with audiences in the South of England
  • Cultural organisations wanting to connect with venues & artists
  • Organisations supporting under-represented groups or disability projects within the arts
  • Arts venues, performance spaces, theatres, or Creative People and Places (CPP) programmes that are based in the South of England (Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex) who have opportunities to they want to engage with artists about.

Pitch Up events invite an open audience made up of theatre makers and other local venues eager to connect and listen to the pitches of the day.

We host Pitch Up events each year in venues across the South East. Our next Pitch Up will be in May 2025 and details will be announced nearer the time.

Previous Pitch-Ups:

Pitch Up: Canterbury
Helping theatre-makers and venues start conversations

Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury 08 October 2024

house was joined by ten artists and companies alongside house venues BEAM Hertford, Ropetackle Arts Centre, The Alex, Gulbenkian Arts Centre, ARK Cliftonville, EM Forster Theatre, The Hawth, The Marlowe Theatre and Applause Rural Touring, Brighton Fringe and Looping the Loop.


I felt very energised by the whole experience and having the opportunity to be introduced to exciting, imaginative new shows.

We really enjoyed being part of the day and are excited to form new and lasting connections

Feedback from previous Pitch Up Artists and Companies