Amplify Festival 2024

Amplify Festival is our annual celebration of artists from across the wider Midlands regions and this year will take place 21 – 26 October.  The festival will feature a host of new and exciting work from the region, alongside scratch performances, networking opportunities, workshops, and panel discussions, it’s a place for artists and audience to come together to delight and invest in local talent.

The festival will be made up of 4 strands:

Amplify Headline – Finished pieces of work

Amplify WIP – Work in progress / scratch performances

Amplify Connections – Artist spaces, social and networking opportunities

Amplify Development – Artist development opportunities

Information sessions

We are keen to programme work which has considered the access for both audiences and artists in the making of the work.

We are also keen to ensure that the application process is accessible.

We will be hosting informal information sessions where:

we will talk through the information contained in this information pack and there will be the opportunity to ask questions about the application process and the festival.

In-person session (part of In-Person Co-Working) – Wednesday 22 May, 3.30pm-4.30pm (BSL interpreted)

Register here.

How to apply

We are seeking applications from companies or individuals who live in / are connected to the Midlands.  If you’re an Amplify artist seeking a platform for your work, we want to hear from you.  If you haven’t yet joined Amplify, you can do so before (or after) completing your application.  We encourage applications from people who are under-represented in the region’s theatre landscape.

Submissions for physical theatre, spoken word, dance, devised, new writing, circus, clowning, music theatre, children’s theatre are all welcome through our application form.

Download the info pack below to find out more about how to apply, what we offer and the eligibility and guidelines.

Applications close Monday 10 June at midday.