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
Bush Young Company (18-25) Freelance Director - Bush Theatre
LINK www.bushtheatre.co.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/bushyoungcompanydirector/
Deadline: 10am on Monday 15 December
Location: London
The Bush Theatre is offering a talented, dedicated Participatory Arts Director the opportunity to join our Community team as the Bush Young Company Director (18 – 25). The Director will lead the weekly sessions, devise an original production in collaboration with the cohort, recruit a creative team and direct the summer production.
Restorative Workshop Practitioners - The Natashas Project
LINK www.thenatashasproject.co.uk/joinourteam
Deadline: noon on Wednesday 17 December
Location: London
Are you a dance or movement practitioner with a heart for people and social justice? The Natashas Project is recruiting Restorative Workshop Practitioners to join their team, delivering trauma-informed, empowering dance and movement workshops for survivors of trafficking, exploitation & modern slavery. They’re looking for candidates with: a degree or qualification in dance, drama, creative arts, or community movement/therapy; experience working with vulnerable/marginalised people groups or trauma-informed approaches; excellent communication, compassion, and emotional maturity; flexibility and willingness to join a long-term team; alignment with our ethos, vision, and values.
Creativity for Social Change Award - Democracy & Culture Foundation, Moleskine Foundation
LINK www.creativityforsocialchangeaward.org
Deadline: 5pm on Friday 19th December
Location: International
This Award recognises bold and visionary changemakers who use arts and culture to tackle critical social issues and inspire positive change. The Award includes: a €10,000 prize; access to the Creativity Pioneers Fund global ecosystem; the opportunity to co-curate a panel at the Art for Tomorrow conference.
Virtual Exhibition Submissions - Cultural Alleys
LINK culturalalleys.org/ideaspace
Deadline: Wednesday 31st December
Location: International
Cultural Alleys are inviting artists from all disciplines (writing, poetry, photography, digital illustration, painting, graphic design, video / film, music / sound, animation. performance art, digital art) to submit their work for the exhibition of “Fragments of Becoming” for a virtual exhibition. There is no submission or participation fee. They encourage the participation of indigenous representations and art forms, and welcome works that share local knowledge, storytelling, language, individual and cultural reflection.
PLENTY OF TIME TO APPLY
New Writers Collective Open Call - The TV Festival
LINK www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/new-writers-collective/
Deadline: Thursday 8 January
Location: UK-wide
Are you a writer without representation and with no paid credits in television? The New Writers Collective in partnership with All3Media is back and submissions are open now. Now in its fourth edition, the 10 selected writers will benefit from a year-long programme, including industry guidance, access to the Edinburgh TV Festival, a network of community peers and more. Entry Fee: £24.
Residency Open Call for Palestinian Artists - Gasworks
LINK gasworks.org.uk/opportunities/residency-open-call-for-palestinian-artists-2026
Deadline: 1pm on Monday 12 January
Location: International
Gasworks are hosting a residency open call for emerging and mid-career Palestinian artists based anywhere in the world. The eleven-week, fully funded residency will take place at Gasworks in London from 7 July to 21 September 2026, and support professional development, cultural exchange, and artistic experimentation.
Wardrobe Manager - Polka Theatre
LINK polkatheatre.com/jobs/
Deadline: Monday 12 January
Location: London
Polka Theatre are looking for a Wardrobe Manager to join their Production Team. You will take direct responsibility for all aspects of Polka’s wardrobe, including acting as wardrobe supervisor and maker for all Polka shows and co-productions. This is a permanent role on an annualised hours basis equivalent to part-time 0.7 FTE (3.5 days per week). This is the role for you, if you: want to create exceptional theatre for young audiences; love working with a busy, proactive team; have significant experience in wardrobe management, and take a hands-on and collaborative approach.
Producer - Greenwich+Docklands International Festival
LINK festival.org/work-with-us/
Deadline: 6pm on Tuesday 13 January
Location: London
GDIF are looking for an enthusiastic and organised team player to join our team as Producer to help plan and deliver FESTIVAL.ORG events, including the flagship Greenwich+Docklands International Festival 2026.
ROLLING DEADLINE / ONGOING
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.
