about momentum

MOMENTUM is our new programme for artists, offering a boost to creative projects in varying stages of development. Across five months we’ll bring together a cohort of 4-6 theatre makers, creating an artistic community to facilitate peer support, develop devising skills, and foster creative and producing feedback. 

The MOMENTUM cohort will be invited to present a work-in-progress sharing of a piece they are currently developing as part of a scratch night at Bristol Old Vic’s Weston Studio in January 2026. It will also include conversations with industry leaders, peer support and feedback sessions, a group workshop and one-to-one mentoring sessions with our Co-Artistic Directors Nir Paldi and George Mann, and Associate Artist, Elisabeth Gunawan.

What does it include? 

  • A slot to present a work in progress as part of the MOMENTUM scratch night at Bristol Old Vic’s Weston Studio on Monday 19 January 2026

  • 3 x 90-minute 1:1 mentoring sessions (online or IRL) with our Artistic Directors Nir and George 

  • 2 x 2-hour Cohort online events, facilitated by Associate Artist Elisabeth Gunawan

  • 1 x skills development workshop

  • Guest talks with industry leaders

  • A £500 stipend to contribute towards expenses 

When is it?

The programme will run from w/c 17 November 2025 to 27 February 2026. 

Who is it for? 

  • Theatremakers from a devising and physical-led training background

  • Those from historically marginalised backgrounds or who are underrepresented in the cultural sector 

  • Creatives with an interest in exploring social and political questions and themes

  • Artists who create theatre led by questions, going beyond a focus on aesthetic and performance forms

  • Early to mid-career artists (we realise these terms are ambiguous, and believe MOMENTUM would be most valuable for those with a track record of completing a project from start to finish, including sharing it with an audience, who are also hungry for some mentorship to get to the next level of their practice)

  • Theatremakers who demonstrate integrity, maturity, and a commitment to respectful and equitable working practices

How to apply

The full application process will be confirmed at the beginning of September. We’ll be holding an info session online on Wednesday 17 September at 11.30am for anyone who might be interested in hearing more about the programme. 

If you have any questions in the meantime, or would like to register for the info session, please contact artists@ad-infinitum.org. 

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