Theatre Maker

A community of classes, workshops, talks, scratch nights, readings, and performance opportunities - in the theatre and online. 


Get to know your peers at our Theatre Maker events, workshops, performances, and more. Show new work at our monthly performance platforms: scratch night Theatre In The Pound and rehearsed reading series New Stuff. Try out new ideas and techniques in our courses, or book a 1:1 advice session with one of our team at The Cockpit. We offer reduced studio hire rates, box office splits, tech, design, direction, marketing, and social media support - helping Theatre Makers where we can. 

CONNECT - SHARE - DEVELOP - SUPPORT
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By Appointment
Theatre Maker
Live Online
Advice Sessions

Clarify Your Next Steps

By Appointment
Theatre Maker
Live Online
Script Feedback Sessions

Tailored Support For Writers

4 May
Theatre Maker
Studio
New Stuff: May

Monthly Rehearsed Readings

13 May
Theatre Maker
Studio
Making Ensemble Theatre

Build Connection. Create as One.

17 May
Theatre Maker
Studio
Butoh & The Imagination

Free your Body & Imagination

19 May
Theatre Maker
Auditorium
Theatre In The Pound: May - Applications Full

Monthly Scratch Nights

21 May
STAMP Connects 2025

Networking & Support from Venues

1 Jun
Theatre Maker
Studio
New Stuff: June

Monthly Rehearsed Readings

7 Jun
Theatre Maker
Studio
Physical Theatre Techniques

Learn Techniques, Create & Play

16 Jun
Theatre Maker
Auditorium
Theatre In The Pound: June - Applications Full

Monthly Scratch Nights

6 Jul
Theatre Maker
Studio
New Stuff: July

Monthly Rehearsed Readings

21 Jul
Theatre Maker
Auditorium
Theatre in The Pound: July

Monthly Scratch Nights

3 Aug
Theatre Maker
Studio
New Stuff: August

Monthly Rehearsed Readings

7 Sep
Theatre Maker
Studio
New Stuff: September

Monthly Rehearsed Readings

15 Sep
Theatre Maker
Auditorium
Theatre In The Pound: September

Monthly Scratch Nights

20 Oct
Theatre Maker
Auditorium
Theatre in The Pound: October

Monthly Scratch Nights

Get Involved!
Find out how we support new productions here. 

We also offer reduced studio hire: 20% off our hourly rates. To be eligible for our Theatre Maker studio discount, you must have taken part in one of the following within the last 12 months: a Theatre Maker course or workshop, our Theatre in the Pound scratch night, or New Stuff reading series. Please make sure you know the email address you booked with when you call, so we can find you on our system.

Join the Theatre Maker facebook group and mailing list to find out when new activities are announced.

Questions?
For general enquiries, get in touch with Amy: TheatreMaker [at] Thecockpit.org.uk (subject: Theatre%20Maker%20website%20enquiry%20)
To discuss bringing a show, start by contacting Dave: dave [at] thecockpit.org.uk (subject: TM%20Hire%20Enquiry)  with the answers to the questions on our "Bringing a Show" page.

Past Shows Supported by Theatre Maker

HOFFNUNG by Genau Dance Co, STINGRAY by Two Lips Production, HOT (HELEN OF TROY) by Pinecone Perfomance Lab, SHAPING DUST by Fancy Another?, SALOME by Edifice Dance Theatre , WELCOME TO THE UK by Psyche Delight, BORDERLINE by Psyche Delight, DEAD END by Subtle Paws, THE WEBB by Jennie Webb, CRY, BLUBERRY  by Richard Canal, TREADING WATER by Subtle Paws, COSMIC TRIGGER by Daisy Campbell, BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS by Patch Plays, and REBEL BOOB by Speak Up! Act Out!


Help us support new work by making a donation to The Cockpit. 

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