Associate Artists
Applications for our 2024-2026 intake are now closed.
Our Associate Artists programme offers bespoke, practical support to theatre artists, companies, creatives and writers in London.
Over 2 years our Associate Artists benefit from being part of one of London and Edinburgh's most exciting theatres, renowned for its mission for providing a platform for the talent of the future.
Associate Artists Alumni include: ShayShay, Katie Arnstein, Jack Sears, Lagahoo Productions, Part of the Main, Lauren Silver, Nouveau Riche, Spies Like Us, Bric a Brac, Burnt Lemon, Paula Varjack, Ginger Johnson, Figs in Wigs, W I L D C A R D, Silent Faces, Fran Bushe, Kat Woods, Wound Up.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please get in touch on [email protected].
- 100% subsidised rehearsal space
- Work and meeting spaces
- Practical mentoring
- Programming and curating opportunities through our Futures Festival
Submissions for 2025-2027 will open in November 2024.
The timeline for opening applications for the next Futures Festival has not yet been confirmed. You can keep up to date by following our artist development X account or signing up to our artist newsletter.
Please see the relevant application packs below, for reference only.
- 'Being a Pleasance London Associate has been crucial in our progression as a company over the past few years. The Pleasance team have held us up, cheered us on and really really know their stuff!' Silent Faces
- 'The support we received on this scheme is invaluable. The Pleasance are one of our biggest allies in this industry and it's been such a blessing to be an associate of such a kind, caring and essential theatre building. So many theatre companies owe their career to the Pleasance and we are certainly one of them!' Lagahoo
- 'Being an Associate Company of the Pleasance has been an absolute game changer in Part of the Main's development. Having a relationship with a supportive, knowledgeable team always ready to answer any questions has made the industry feel more accessible and achievable.' Part of the Main
- 'Being a Pleasance London Associate over the last year, during an extremely difficult period for theatre companies and artists has been invaluable to us. Their mentorship has meant we have been able to carefully assess and align our company's goals and values to create extremely successful productions!' Nouveau Riche
- 'Becoming a Pleasance Associate Artist has been, and continues to be, incredible. It has allowed me to explore my voice as a writer and performer, be supported by one of the most exciting theatres in London and allowed me to develop more work under the kind and generous guidance of Pleasance.' Katie Arnstein
- 'Being a Pleasance London Associates has been a fantastic opportunity and experience for us. The programme has given us access to incredible opportunities in London and Edinburgh.' Wildcard Theatre Company
- 'Being a London Associate has been an invaluable step in our careers. The team at Pleasance generously tuned into our personal goals and helped them flourish. On top of that, it's a fantastic networking opportunity!' Burnt Lemon
- 'Being an Associate Artist with the Pleasance has been a lifeline to my practice in the last 18 months, and a major support as we establish ourselves as a a new company in a crazy time.' Paula Varjack
- 'Being Pleasance Associate Artists is the most pleasant experience we've ever had! For some reason they've let us Little Wimmin into their Main House and we're presently feeling very at home here and supported.' Figs in Wigs