Two creatives awarded £5,000 and one-year residency at popular theatre

Two creatives have been awarded £5,000 and an In-House Artist residency with a popular theatre in the city. Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival has announced HurlyBurly Theatre and writer Tommy as their two new In-House Artists for the next year. The two creatives chosen out of over 40 applicants, HurlyBurly Theatre makes music driven work for babies and their parents and carers, whilst Tommy makes semi-autobiographical and accessible work about queer and working-class identity.

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” The In-House Artists scheme offers mentoring opportunities with Brighton Dome’s programming team and its In-House Artist alumni plus access to Anita’s Room, the dedicated creative space in Brighton Dome’s refurbished Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre, supported by The Roddick Foundation. Kyla Booth-Lucking, director of programming and participation at Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival, said: “I am absolutely delighted to welcome Tommy and HurlyBurly Theatre as our new In-House Artists. Both presented such compelling plans to develop their work and reach new audiences, and we’re pleased to continue our commitment to support artists from diverse backgrounds.

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