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After 23 Afternoon Tea sessions over the last two challenging years we have now decided to close our regular zoom sessions and instead focus again on getting back together face-to-face. The sessions have been a great chance for venues throughout the network...

Thank you for attending alt/control/forward, a venues event run by house theatre. Please read and kindly follow these simple guidelines when attending sessions. alt control forward Community Guidelines They are a tool to help you have an enjoyable...

AMA Inclusivity & Audiences Day: 12 May 2022 Same World, Different Ways   This is the fourth Inclusivity and Audiences Day and is designed to shift the needle on how we relate to EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity) in our organisations ...

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14 & 15 October 2020, 10.30am (1 hour) What is ‘covid compliance’ and how does it impact your organisation? Navigating the requirements of COVID-19 guidance can be confusing. With most of our buildings and organisations demanding different app...

Thursday 10 December 2020, 10.30am-12pm An informal guide to the new COVID-19 guidance for performing arts venues in the South East This session will give arts organisations the chance to digest the latest covid guidance and make sure your practice...

We're dipping our toes into dance theatre house are piloting a programme which will offer support to venues in the South and South East to develop audiences for dance theatre, through opportunities, programming and expertise. This comes in response to ...

Morning session, 11am to 1pm Part 1 Welcome and introduction Gavin Stride , Director, Farnham Maltings and the house team Keynote Sarah Ellis , Director of Digital Development, RSC Panel discussion Toby Coffey , Head of Digital Development...

Morning session 11am-12.30pm Welcome and introduction The house team Pivoting Your Purpose Part 1: The Bigger Picture Jon Gilchrist , Executive Director of HOME Manchester Short introduction, in conversation, and Q&A Notes from...

Together Apart: Engaging Audiences  +++ Morning session: 11am-1pm (your joining link will apply to both morning events) Welcome and introduction The house team 11am-11.30am In Conversation with Suzanne Bull MBE Founder of Attitude ...

Tuesday 18 August 2020, 2pm-4pm Register your free place here Join house and Arts Council England for a free online funding webinar for arts organisations and individuals interested in applying for funding from Arts Council England. For South...

house is working with Milk Presents to host a series of online training sessions to increase understanding across the region of gender awareness and explore positive gender inclusion your organisation.  The sessions are for venues in the South ...

From 2014-18, with the support of Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, house  invested in projects that encouraged new relationships between theatre makers, audiences and venues in the house network. The aim of the project was to enable theatre makers to c...

Thank you for submitting your pitch. We will check your submission within the next 48 hours and then post it on our pitches page. To see all the other pitches please visit the pitches page .

One species, ours, has by itself in the course of a couple of generations managed to powerfully raise the temperature of an entire planet, to knock its most basic systems out of kilter. But oddly, though we know about it, we don’t know about it. It h...

There are currently over 40 projects being seed-funded by house across the network and we've plotted them on the map below. Click on the pointers to find out which projects each venue is hosting.

Our next seed funding round is now open. These are awards of £3000-£8000 to support theatre makers and venues in the house network to explore new ways of creating theatre together, in partnership with potential audiences. We are looking for ideas in ...

This event is fully booked. Visit our Eventbrite site to join the waiting list . Ovalhouse, London, Thursday 2 March, 1.30-6.00pm If you’re an artist, producer or venue involved in making theatre, and you’re looking for partners on a project, Pit...

Overview Pitch Up - our welcoming gathering of theatre makers, producers and venue programmers - will take place at CanadaHub @ King's Hall (Venue 73)  on Tuesday 22 August 2017, 10.00am-12.00pm as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. What is ...

Roundabout, Brighton Festival, 8 May 2015     This Pitch Up  featured eleven pitches selected from those submitted (and still viewable) on the greenhouse pitches page . You can follow the links to them here or or download the Pitch Up broch...

The Garage, Norfolk & Norwich Festival, May 2016 This Pitch Up  featured fifteen pitches selected from those submitted on the greenhouse pitches page . You can follow the links to them here or or download the Pitch Up brochure . Martin Figura:...

Shoreditch Town Hall, 20 November 2014 This first Pitch Up  featured sixteen pitches selected from over a hundred submitted on the greenhouse pitches page . You can follow the links to them here or download the Pitch Up brochure . You...

Gulbenkian, Canterbury Festival, November 2016 This Pitch Up  featured twenty four pitches (including nine Elevator Pitches); you can see who took part below and download the Pitch Up brochure . Gulbenkian #ChangeKent Applause a...

Two £5,000 bursaries to support a one year relationship between a producer and a venue – or venues – in the house network. By bringing together the know-how and inventiveness of entrepreneurial producers with the physical resources and local knowledge of a...

Seeding new digital performance We teamed up with SHPLive.TV to provide seed funds for new performance which embraces the potential of live streaming to engage audiences live and online. We put a call out in April for ideas about digitally native performance...

In Spring 2012, Farnham Maltings formally launched their new South East England venues & touring initiative, house theatre . Over 10 years, house has toured over 100 productions throughout it's network of 176 venues and have provided countless...

Every year, the house venue network goes to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for a week to find the best work by emerging and existing theatre-makers to bring back to the South East. Due to the pandemic, this year the trip to Edinburgh can't be possible....

house believes that by investing in venue programmers and supporting them to see new and exciting work, audiences will not only have the opportunity to see quality theatre, but venues will become more sustainable cultural hubs. Each year, we take ...

Is there a deadline to complete the survey? The survey will close at 12noon on Monday 21 June. Who should complete the survey? It’s best if someone with knowledge of the organisation and artistic programme/activity completes the survey (e.g. pr...

These are the steps house takes to ensure the culture of touring is sustainable and ever-growing in relation to access and inclusion: Train artists and producers to integrate access methods into the creation process Aim for at least 20% of touring...

a volunteer-driven programme to offer 1-2-1 support from venues for venues In response to the ever-changing needs of arts organisations, house has set up a pool of individuals who can offer in-kind 1-2-1 advice for venues in the South East who need...

The following information is for the those interested in taking part in Kickstart Scheme with house.  house (the South East venue network) has formed a cohort of venues to apply for the government Kickstart scheme. If you're a performing arts venue ...

house offers professional development, resources and meet-ups for marketing colleagues in arts venues across the region, and those supporting theatre-makers and companies to promote their work, including the artists themselves. We try to reach beyond...

We're pleased to announce the speakers and contributors who are joining us for our free event for venues on Wednesdays 24 March, 07 April and 21 April 2021 , from 11am-3pm (11am-4pm on 07 April) More details about the event here Register to...

In addition to our own resources section, you will also find helpful tools and tips at the following websites: A Guide to Theatre Access A guide to making theatre performances more accessible Alzheimer's Society - Becoming a dementia friendly...

Thank you for your interest in applying to pitch at Pitch Up on Thursday 03 February 2022 , at the Unicorn Theatre in London. PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE by 10am on Monday 13 December 2021 .   Read th...

 ** ANNOUNCEMENT ** 16 March 2020 We are sorry to announce that we have taken the decision to postpone the Pitch Up: Libraries event in Chesham this Friday 20 March, due to the continued spread of COVID-19. This postponement also includes the p...

We're pleased to announce that the next Pitch Up – our welcoming gathering of theatre makers, producers and venue programmers – will be hosted at: The Unicorn Theatre  on Thursday 03 February 2022, 11.15am to 3.30pm. This is the first Pitch Up we...

house: Privacy Basics This is a summary of how house processes and stores personal information and data. “house” is a project delivered by Farnham Maltings. Any reference to “house” refers to Farnham Maltings. All statements here are in accordan...

Farnham Maltings, supported by the Rothschild Foundation, is leading a three-year project to facilitate more theatre across Buckinghamshire. Whether in village halls, libraries, museums or pubs the project will work with rural communities to expand th...

a three-day celebration of the place where we live. During summer 2021, three towns across the south-east of England will stage a local extravaganza, bringing together communities to enjoy a programme of performance, workshops and events that...

Sue Williamson is the Director for Libraries for Arts Council England. A professional librarian, she has many years’ experience in a variety of roles in public libraries, her previous role being Head of Library Services for St. Helens Borough Council.  A ...

Thank you for submitting your opportunity to the house website. If you have any queries please contact us .

workshop programme: Tues 10, Fri 20 and Tues 24 November 2020, 10am - 1pm Wouldn’t it be great if … ... arts venues had the space and time for imaginative, human-centred thinking to win back their audiences? ... arts venues could develop inn...

Coinciding with COP26, the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow, the Theatres Trust Conference 21: Making Theatre Sustainable will show how, as we emerge from the pandemic, the theatre sector can and must play its part in protecting our planet and in advocating...

Want to make a business out of your artistic work? These training sessions introduce the rudiments of tour booking, marketing your show, planning accessibly and applying for funding. This is a series of half day training opportunities from house in partnership...

Tuesday 17 November, 10am-12.30pm Delivered by Equality and Diversity UK. Unconscious or unintentional bias is widespread in the workplace and usually unrecognised. It is often based on outdated and irrational assumptions about the roles of BAME...

For the second year running, house is working with the Arts Marketing Association to support five bursaries for colleagues in the house network to attend the annual conference 2021 . Hosted online on 21 and 22 October, the AMA conference is titled...

  AMA Conference - A New Adventure Birmingham 14-15 July 2022 After attending the last two fantastic online annual conferences, house is delighted to be working with the Arts Marketing Association to support...

bringing venues together from across the South East Friday 09 March 2018, 11:00 - 16:30 John Lyon Education Studio, National Theatre, London This venue network day will feature inspirational speaker and equality activist Mena Fombo  on: 'Nod, ...

trusting the enterprise Friday 22 March 2019, 11:00 - 16:30 Cecil Sharp House, London This venue network day will explore how you might identify new areas for financial growth in your venue. With a strong focus on customer experience, we will...

opening the doors to young people Friday 04 October 2019, 11:00 - 16:30 Cecil Sharp House, London SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED HERE! This event will explore how venues and arts centres in the house network (and beyond) can engage and empower y...

a culture of caring Tuesday 11 September 2018, 11:00 - 16:30 Bridge Theatre, London This Autumn's house venue network day explores whether promoting a positive work force and artistic programme contributes to a healthy business. This is an ...

Each year, house offers venue colleagues in the South East and East the opportunity to come together to meet, share ideas and address challenges. Network days include presentations, breakout sessions and lunch, with plenty of time to connect with organisations...

This network and venues event has now finished. If you like the sound of alt/control/forward, perhaps you could check out the Culture Geek conference from 14-16 June 2021 In the meantime, here's what we got up to at alt/control/forward:   The...

a series of peer-to-peer conversations exploring the purpose of arts organisations in the South East In response to COVID-19 and the impact it’s having on the world, the South East venue network is holding small-group, peer-to-peer conversations t...

Please note this page is for venue programmers & marketeers only so please do not share. We will announce the programme with the tours in a few months. We have 3 fantastic shows for you this Autumn from great nights out to something for young...

Georgia Brown graduated from LAMDA and made her West End debut in A Chorus of Disapproval. Other work in theatre includes Harold Pinter – A Celebration at the National Theatre; Somewhere in England for Eastern Angles; and her own play, Daddy’s Gir...

Kip Johnson After graduating from Northern School of Contemporary Dance in 2009, Kip has gone onto perform with mainly dance theatre companies such as Protein Dance, Vincent Dance Theatre, Gecko, Ultima Vez and Fevered Sleep. In 2015 Kip travelled...

The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer Perth Theatre Company and Weeping Spoon Productions Download The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik  tour dates. All The Family, Something Different     Popaganda Richard ...

house is a venue network and touring initiative based in the South East of England. It is delivered by Farnham Maltings with support from Arts Council England and an advisory group of venue leaders, programmers and producers from the region. It was established...

house website resources The house resource hub  includes sample paperwork, ‘how to’ documents and advice which can be used as a guide and knowledge pool. The views contained in the resources do not necessarily represent the views of house but they ...

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We are committed to developing the touring sector in our region, and one of the ways we do this is by delivering a variety of development opportunities for both venues and artists from across the South East of England. Digital Culture Network: Tips for...

Monday 12 November 2018, 11am-4.30pm Cecil Sharp House, London An welcoming professional development event for marketing staff from venues in the house network. The three key sessions will cover: Audience development Workload and critical pathways...

Meghan Cosgrove house Arts Administrator meghan@housetheatre.org.uk +44 (0)1252 745427   Jonathon Summers-Mileman house Audience Development Manager jonathon@housetheatre.org.uk +44 (0)1252 745419     Mark...

There are currently over 160 venues across the south east and south west of England registered on the house website, and we've plotted them on the map below. Feel free to click on the bubbles to find out more about the venue, or zoom in to separate out...

If you'd like to receive news and updates from house, please join our mailing list here . You'll receive a monthly newsletter and occasional additional mailings related to specific events, initiatives or announcements. Sign up to mailing list ...

Initiate a plan to build the theatre ecology of the South East and Eastern England regions including hosting programmer events, brokering conversations between companies and venues and developing this website as a digital platform for the professional...

If you own or manage a performance venue and you want to buy in shows and/or be part of a performing arts tour, you can register as a Venue. Register here . The first step is to create a Venue Profile. This outlines your company or organisation, describes...

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A welcoming gathering of theatre-makers, producers and venue programmers Pitch Up is an event hosted by Farnham Maltings as part of the house initiative. It’s made up of 5-minute theatre-maker pitches and 2-5-minute venue pitches aimed at sharing n...

Pitch Up is a half-day event hosted by Farnham Maltings as part of the house initiative. It’s made up of 5-minute artist pitches  and 2-minute venue pitches  aimed at sharing new ideas and encouraging the connections to make them happen. We host up to thr...

To apply to pitch, please complete an application below  by 12noon on Friday 24 January 2020 . Applicants will be notified of the outcome by Friday 7 February. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone from within and outside of the South E...

To apply to pitch, please complete an application form below  by 12noon on Friday 24 January 2020 . Applicants will be notified of the outcome by Friday 7 February. Please read before applying Pitch Up is an event to encourage relationships between ve...

Tuesday 20 November 2018, 2pm - 5pm Brighton Dome, Brighton We're pleased to announce that the next Pitch Up event – a welcoming gathering of theatre makers, producers and venue programmers – will be hosted by Brighton Dome on Tuesday 20 November 2018...

We're excited to welcome the following artists, venues and producers to pitch their ideas at Pitch Up Cambridge on 19 June 2018, 2-5pm: Session one Nice One: Jackie Hagan and J. Fergus Evans, Big Feast Bonhomme : What’s Coming Out of the Box Don Ju...

Thursday 17 October 2019, 1.30pm - 5pm The Place, London This event will have a dance theatre focus. Pitch Up is a half-day event hosted by Farnham Maltings as part of the house initiative. It’s made up of 5-minute artist pitches  and 2-5 minu...

Tuesday 05 February 2019, 2pm - 5pm South Street Arts Centre, Reading We'd like to thank everyone who attended and pitched at Pitch Up hosted by South Street Arts Centre on Tuesday 05 February 2019. You can see the full programme here: ...

To apply to pitch, please submit your application  by 9am on Thursday 26 September 2019 . Applicants will be notified of the outcome by Friday 4 October. Please read before applying Pitch Up is an event to encourage relationships between venues and ...

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