Opportunities Round Up
Central to our work at Good Chance is creating opportunities for displaced creatives to become an integral part of the UK theatre ecosystem, as well as amplifying opportunities that are open to all, and making connections for people in the industry.
Here is our live e-round up of opportunities for artists from around the world and across the whole creative spectrum!
CLOSING SOON
Creative Facilitation, Workshop Delivery and Leadership through Theatre Training for Young Refugees / Asylum-Seekers - Phosphoros Theatre
Location: London
The Phosphoros Leadership Programme is a supported pathway for young people aged 18–25 from refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds to develop skills in creative facilitation, workshop delivery and leadership through theatre.
If you’re a young refugee or asylum seeker with a passion for creativity, community and change, you can find out more about gaining hands-on, real-world experience within Phosphoros - a supportive professional theatre company - by emailing alice@phosphorostheatre.com.
Open Call for Immersive, Interactive and Site-Specific Theatre from Migrant and Global Majority Artists - Koro Productions
LINK www.koro.org.uk/korolab
Deadline: Sunday 15 March
Location: London
Koro Lab supports migrant and Global Majority creatives to develop bold immersive, interactive and site-specific work through artist development and R&D commissions. Taking place in spring-summer 2026, the programme includes training, mentoring, production support and seed funding, delivered in partnership with arts and heritage venues. It will culminate in Koro Festival, a new biennial festival of socially engaged immersive and site-specific performance in May 2027.
Development Coordinator - Punchdrunk Enrichment
LINK www.punchdrunkenrichment.org.uk/jobs/development-coordinator
Deadline: Monday 16 March at 10am
Location: London
Punchdrunk Enrichment are looking for a Development Coordinator. This is a hands-on fundraising role working alongside their Development Manager across three income streams. From relationship building, proposal writing and administration this role will help shape the future of the imaginative and bold work at Punchdrunk Enrichment.
Assistant Director for R&D - Béznǎ Theatre Company
LINK www.beznatheatre.org/workwithus/call-out-assistant-director-rd
Deadline: Monday 16 March at 11pm
Location: London
Béznǎ Theatre are looking for an Assistant Director to join their next Research & Development (R&D) in May 2026 in London on their upcoming production, The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media).
They are looking for an Assistant Director with a preference for artists from a MENA background and/or experience of seeking asylum or displacement, who has an interest in political theatre. They say you are welcome to define these terms and your connection to them, and submit an application if you feel like you are the right candidate.
Head of Programmes - Our Second Home (OSH)
LINK drive.google.com/file/d/1VG4ZkIMqYzUpy5cxNI79-VzGjolm1Y8X/view
Application Deadline: Monday 23 March at 9am
Location: Hybrid, with delivery in London and residentials
Our Second Hope are looking for a Head of Programmes (3 days per week) to oversee the delivery and development of our residential programmes, leadership training and youth hubs for young people with refugee backgrounds. They are particularly interested in candidates with experience in youth programming, residential delivery and leadership development, as well as a strong understanding of safeguarding.
LEAD Residency for practitioners working in education, community and participatory arts - Gecko Theatre
LINK www.geckotheatre.com/residencies-lead for more information, APPLICATION FORM forms.gle/HwrAHCQYndHJPvqV7
Application Deadline: Monday 23 March at 12pm
Location: Clod Ensemble, Soames Walk, London SE10 0BQ
Lead is a two-day residency designed for practitioners working in education, community and participatory arts. Rooted in Gecko's physical theatre methodology, it offers practical tools and inspiration for leading dynamic, inclusive spaces that centre physical expression and emotional connection. Participants will explore: tools for inclusive practice; planning frameworks and devising structures; physical storytelling through movement, breath, and language; space for reflection, experimentation, and creative growth.
Dates: Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th May
Cost: £230 (inc.VAT) - Limited Bursary Places Available via Application.
Free Space for Artistic or Community Events - Theatre Deli
LINK www.theatredeli.co.uk/call-out-deli-meets
Application Deadline: Monday 23 March at 12pm
Location: London
Calling all curators, organisers, and facilitators to apply to Deli Meets! Theatre Deli are calling out for people who want to create space for others, whether that’s through a collective, workshop, discussion series, creative gathering, skill share, or something they haven’t thought of yet. They offer free space in their café/bar space, plus access to private rooms. The only prerequisite is that your Deli Meets is open and free for anyone to attend. The call is open to all but priority will be given to residents based in Tower Hamlets and the City of London.
Open Call for Refugee Artists, Art Workshop Leaders and Storytellers - Brockley Max, 130th Anniversary of Hilly Fields
LINK brockleymax.co.uk/jobs/
Deadline: Wednesday 15 April
Location: Lewisham, London
In 1896, Octavia Hill described urban parks as the "open-air sitting rooms of the poor." She believed that "breathing space"—the right to nature and beauty—was a fundamental human right. In 2026, as Lewisham stands as a Borough of Sanctuary, Brockley Max are transforming Hilly Fields into a "Pilgrimage of Welcome." They are seeking artists from refugee and sanctuary-seeking backgrounds to create a series of interactive installations and performances that bridge Victorian social reform with the modern sanctuary movement.
Writing Workshop exploring roots, identity, and the art within us - SoulSpireArts
LINK www.tickettailor.com/events/vaultcreativearts/2096475
Deadline: 10am-1pm on Sunday 26 April
Location: The Glitch, London
SoulSpireArts are hosting a creative writing workshop, diaspor{art} - for artists of all disciplines (performers, writers, poets, etc.) who’ve moved to the UK or have roots beyond. Through guided exercises, discussion, and a welcoming space to explore the art within each of us, they’ll explore “home,” identity, and how your art has grown through change and movement. Tickets from £6.
Open Call for Theatre Shows - Camden Fringe
LINK camdenfringe.com/take-part/
Deadline: Thursday 30 April
Location: London
The Camden Fringe is a performing arts festival, established in 2006, which takes place in Camden during August. Anyone and everyone is welcome to apply. Previous fringe events have encompassed new writing, opera, musicals, stand-up, sketch comedy, dance, cabaret, poetry, opera, mentalism, improvisation and opera. Shows take place throughout the day and generally last one hour. Applications are open NOW.
Open Call for Poetry - ‘the other side of hope’ Magazine
LINK othersideofhope.com/submissions-mother-tongue.html
Deadline: Thursday 30 April
Location: International
‘the other side of hope’ invite refugee, asylum seeker and immigrant poets from around the world to submit their poetry for their other tongue, mother tongue issue. This edition celebrates linguistic diversity by featuring poetry written in any language, presented along English translations. There is no theme; you don’t have to send work that relates to the refugee or immigrant experience. Send up to two poems written in your own language.
Devoted and Disgruntled Annual Conference Invitation - Improbable Theatre
LINK devotedanddisgruntled.com/Event/devoted-disgruntled-2026-what-are-we-going-to-do-about-theatre-and-the-performing-arts
Dates: Saturday 2 - Monday 4 May
Location: Shoreditch Town Hall, London
Improbable’s 21st annual unconventional convention for everyone who is passionate about making change in theatre and the performing arts is back! Since 2006, Improbable has been using a process called Open Space Technology to facilitate these gatherings where everyone’s voice matters, no topic is off-limits, and the agenda is created by the people in the room. There are no keynote speakers. No panels. No fixed programme. You decide what gets talked about, explored, challenged, and dreamed into being.
If the question “What are we going to do about Theatre and the Performing Arts?” inspires you, invigorates you, or even infuriates you — then this is for you. As part of the Good Chance family, there are also limited numbers of complimentary tickets available for refugee and migrant artists. Please get in touch if you need support in attending, and we’ll do our best to accommodate!
ROLLING DEADLINE / ONGOING
Volunteer as an OSH Leader on Residentials with People from Refugee Backgrounds - Our Second Home
LINK view the Volunteer pack
NO deadline, rolling applications
Location: London
Our Second Home (OSH) is a youth movement that empowers young refugees and migrants to flourish in the place they now call home. Every year, thousands of young people arrive in the UK full of potential. Through creativity, friendship, and shared experiences, OSH helps them build confidence and leadership. Their residential camps are the first step on that journey — a space to learn, laugh, and grow together.
Free theatre classes for Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers - Legal Aliens Theatre
LINK www.legalalienstheatre.com/free-theatre-classes-for-migrants
NO deadline, rolling applications
Location: London
LegalAliens Theatre run unique, FREE theatre classes every Monday at 6.45pm in Tottenham Hale. The sessions are dedicated to migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and anyone with English as a second language, however they are always happy to welcome members of the local community who cannot access traditional acting classes. The sessions, all led by migrant artists from their team are an incredible opportunity to build friendships, express creatively and learn new skills.
Training, Work Experience and Mentoring - Breadwinners
LINK www.breadwinners.org.uk/jobs-and-volunteering (scroll to Risers and Breadwinners Programmes)
NO deadline, rolling applications
Location: Brighton / London
Breadwinners are an incredible organisation helping young asylum seekers (age 16-25) and refugees to get into work in the UK, with a big emphasis on mentorship and community.
FREE Short Courses for Artists on Applying Successfully - Artenda
LINK artenda.net/en/online-courses
Artenda have a series of short courses to help people write strong artist statements, produce impactful portfolios and make successful applications for art residencies and project grants. They're free (from what we can see!) and worth checking out if you're looking to pitch yourself for opportunities.
Poetry, Visual Art and Writing, Open Call for Submissions - Gaza’s Creative Allies
NO deadline, rolling applications
Gaza Verse is a publication that brings together works from creators around the world, to spread the work of those who stand in solidarity with Palestine and its people, as well as Palestinian creators from within Palestine and those displaced across the world. The next release will focus on the theme of art beyond borders and they're looking for pieces (poetry, visual art, articles or anything in between) to include.
If you have something you'd like to share, please send your submission, along with your name, social media handles and a brief description of your piece, to submissions.gca@gmail.com. Proceeds from the journal will go to poets within Gaza.
