Stage One
@stageoneproducers.bsky.social
A charity supporting and training commercial theatre producers.
Posts signed JS are from Chief Executive Joseph Smith.
https://linktr.ee/stageonenewprod
Posts signed JS are from Chief Executive Joseph Smith.
https://linktr.ee/stageonenewprod
🎉WE'RE TURNING 50!!!🎉
2026 is our 50th year and to celebrate, we're announcing a new initiative titled ‘5 at 50’, aimed at supporting emerging producers with concrete plans to produce commercially in the West End & national touring.
Read more about our plans via link in bio!
2026 is our 50th year and to celebrate, we're announcing a new initiative titled ‘5 at 50’, aimed at supporting emerging producers with concrete plans to produce commercially in the West End & national touring.
Read more about our plans via link in bio!
December 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
🎉WE'RE TURNING 50!!!🎉
2026 is our 50th year and to celebrate, we're announcing a new initiative titled ‘5 at 50’, aimed at supporting emerging producers with concrete plans to produce commercially in the West End & national touring.
Read more about our plans via link in bio!
2026 is our 50th year and to celebrate, we're announcing a new initiative titled ‘5 at 50’, aimed at supporting emerging producers with concrete plans to produce commercially in the West End & national touring.
Read more about our plans via link in bio!
We've had a busy autumn here are Stage One, but couldn't forget to share with you our Autumn 2025 Bursary Producers!
Swipe through to read about the 9 producers who each received a bursary award this round to support their developing career.
#bursary #producer #theatreproducer
Swipe through to read about the 9 producers who each received a bursary award this round to support their developing career.
#bursary #producer #theatreproducer
November 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We've had a busy autumn here are Stage One, but couldn't forget to share with you our Autumn 2025 Bursary Producers!
Swipe through to read about the 9 producers who each received a bursary award this round to support their developing career.
#bursary #producer #theatreproducer
Swipe through to read about the 9 producers who each received a bursary award this round to support their developing career.
#bursary #producer #theatreproducer
Last week this group completed our Andrew Treagus West End Workshop - 3 days full of learning about all things producing & general management. Very proud of the learning & networking that was seen across the sessions. We look forward to seeing what comes next for these producers!
November 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Last week this group completed our Andrew Treagus West End Workshop - 3 days full of learning about all things producing & general management. Very proud of the learning & networking that was seen across the sessions. We look forward to seeing what comes next for these producers!
Great start to our week, having Stage One alumni Harris Albar & Sarah Verghese leading a session on What is Theatre Producing for this year’s @theatrecraft 🎭
November 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Great start to our week, having Stage One alumni Harris Albar & Sarah Verghese leading a session on What is Theatre Producing for this year’s @theatrecraft 🎭
We're delighted to finally be able to announce our 2025-26 Cohort of Trainee Producer and General Management Placements!
Swipe to read more about each producer:
Lucy Wilson - Wildpark Ents.
Connor James - Disney Theatrical Group
Lux Knightley - Fiery Angel
Kate Caspari - Runaway Ents.
Swipe to read more about each producer:
Lucy Wilson - Wildpark Ents.
Connor James - Disney Theatrical Group
Lux Knightley - Fiery Angel
Kate Caspari - Runaway Ents.
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
We're delighted to finally be able to announce our 2025-26 Cohort of Trainee Producer and General Management Placements!
Swipe to read more about each producer:
Lucy Wilson - Wildpark Ents.
Connor James - Disney Theatrical Group
Lux Knightley - Fiery Angel
Kate Caspari - Runaway Ents.
Swipe to read more about each producer:
Lucy Wilson - Wildpark Ents.
Connor James - Disney Theatrical Group
Lux Knightley - Fiery Angel
Kate Caspari - Runaway Ents.
Wishing the best of luck to all those nominated for the Black British Theatre Awards
this weekend; especially the two Best Producer - Body of Work of Production nominees, both of whom are Stage One Alumni! 👏Good luck Mwansa Phiri & Chuchu Nwagu!
We're cheering you both on and are so proud!
this weekend; especially the two Best Producer - Body of Work of Production nominees, both of whom are Stage One Alumni! 👏Good luck Mwansa Phiri & Chuchu Nwagu!
We're cheering you both on and are so proud!
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Wishing the best of luck to all those nominated for the Black British Theatre Awards
this weekend; especially the two Best Producer - Body of Work of Production nominees, both of whom are Stage One Alumni! 👏Good luck Mwansa Phiri & Chuchu Nwagu!
We're cheering you both on and are so proud!
this weekend; especially the two Best Producer - Body of Work of Production nominees, both of whom are Stage One Alumni! 👏Good luck Mwansa Phiri & Chuchu Nwagu!
We're cheering you both on and are so proud!
Had an absolutely fantastic week on the 2025 New York Exchange last week!
We learned all about producing on and off Broadway, with sessions @broadwayleague @shubertorg @networksontour & more, plus a saw few fabulous Broadway shows! Thanks so much for having us NYC!
We learned all about producing on and off Broadway, with sessions @broadwayleague @shubertorg @networksontour & more, plus a saw few fabulous Broadway shows! Thanks so much for having us NYC!
September 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Had an absolutely fantastic week on the 2025 New York Exchange last week!
We learned all about producing on and off Broadway, with sessions @broadwayleague @shubertorg @networksontour & more, plus a saw few fabulous Broadway shows! Thanks so much for having us NYC!
We learned all about producing on and off Broadway, with sessions @broadwayleague @shubertorg @networksontour & more, plus a saw few fabulous Broadway shows! Thanks so much for having us NYC!
We're pleased to announce that Abbi Roberts has joined the Stage One team as Operations Director. We're excited and look forward to planning the next steps with her as we gear up for our 50th Anniversary. Welcome to the team, Abbi! 🤗
www.thestage.co.uk/news/stage-o...
www.thestage.co.uk/news/stage-o...
Stage One appoints new operations director
Stage One has appointed Abbi Roberts as its new operations director.
www.thestage.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We're pleased to announce that Abbi Roberts has joined the Stage One team as Operations Director. We're excited and look forward to planning the next steps with her as we gear up for our 50th Anniversary. Welcome to the team, Abbi! 🤗
www.thestage.co.uk/news/stage-o...
www.thestage.co.uk/news/stage-o...
From our producer Adeyinka Akinrinade, comes Are We Doing This Right?
3-7 Sept @riversidelondon.bsky.social
Two friends navigate the uncertain terrain of life in their twenties - where dreams meet reality, and the truth of growing up hits harder than ever.
Book Now: tinyurl.com/38xhh4f5
3-7 Sept @riversidelondon.bsky.social
Two friends navigate the uncertain terrain of life in their twenties - where dreams meet reality, and the truth of growing up hits harder than ever.
Book Now: tinyurl.com/38xhh4f5
September 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
From our producer Adeyinka Akinrinade, comes Are We Doing This Right?
3-7 Sept @riversidelondon.bsky.social
Two friends navigate the uncertain terrain of life in their twenties - where dreams meet reality, and the truth of growing up hits harder than ever.
Book Now: tinyurl.com/38xhh4f5
3-7 Sept @riversidelondon.bsky.social
Two friends navigate the uncertain terrain of life in their twenties - where dreams meet reality, and the truth of growing up hits harder than ever.
Book Now: tinyurl.com/38xhh4f5
Congratulations to the cast & team behind A Manchester Anthem from @cloudburstltd.bsky.social on their opening @riversidelondon.bsky.social last night! Wishing you a wonderful run! 🤗🎭🥂
August 21, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Congratulations to the cast & team behind A Manchester Anthem from @cloudburstltd.bsky.social on their opening @riversidelondon.bsky.social last night! Wishing you a wonderful run! 🤗🎭🥂
UPDATE:
Due to the technical difficulties with our online portal, we're extending the deadline for Bursary apps until 5pm today!
DM if you have questions or need to submit another way!
Due to the technical difficulties with our online portal, we're extending the deadline for Bursary apps until 5pm today!
DM if you have questions or need to submit another way!
August 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
UPDATE:
Due to the technical difficulties with our online portal, we're extending the deadline for Bursary apps until 5pm today!
DM if you have questions or need to submit another way!
Due to the technical difficulties with our online portal, we're extending the deadline for Bursary apps until 5pm today!
DM if you have questions or need to submit another way!
For all those submitting bursary apps, we've had a technical glitch with our website this morning, but its now back up & running! You should now be able to submit your app via the portal. Any further issues, do get in touch!
August 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
For all those submitting bursary apps, we've had a technical glitch with our website this morning, but its now back up & running! You should now be able to submit your app via the portal. Any further issues, do get in touch!
Only a week left to apply for our Bursary scheme!
Deadline is Monday 18th August at 12 noon
To apply, visit: tinyurl.com/5n8t76j7
*This round we are looking to receive more applications from producers in the Midlands & Birmingham area - so please do help us spread the word in your networks too!
Deadline is Monday 18th August at 12 noon
To apply, visit: tinyurl.com/5n8t76j7
*This round we are looking to receive more applications from producers in the Midlands & Birmingham area - so please do help us spread the word in your networks too!
August 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Only a week left to apply for our Bursary scheme!
Deadline is Monday 18th August at 12 noon
To apply, visit: tinyurl.com/5n8t76j7
*This round we are looking to receive more applications from producers in the Midlands & Birmingham area - so please do help us spread the word in your networks too!
Deadline is Monday 18th August at 12 noon
To apply, visit: tinyurl.com/5n8t76j7
*This round we are looking to receive more applications from producers in the Midlands & Birmingham area - so please do help us spread the word in your networks too!
Good morning from Edinburgh!
Looking forward to seeing you at the @edfringe.bsky.social Fair today from 1-4pm @ The Grassmarket EH1 2QA 🎭🏴
Looking forward to seeing you at the @edfringe.bsky.social Fair today from 1-4pm @ The Grassmarket EH1 2QA 🎭🏴
August 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Good morning from Edinburgh!
Looking forward to seeing you at the @edfringe.bsky.social Fair today from 1-4pm @ The Grassmarket EH1 2QA 🎭🏴
Looking forward to seeing you at the @edfringe.bsky.social Fair today from 1-4pm @ The Grassmarket EH1 2QA 🎭🏴
We didn’t get your name but thank you to the lovely producer who brought us doughnuts as a Thursday pick me up! You are too sweet…and know exactly the way to our hearts! 😜🍩
August 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We didn’t get your name but thank you to the lovely producer who brought us doughnuts as a Thursday pick me up! You are too sweet…and know exactly the way to our hearts! 😜🍩
Anyone going to be at the @edfringe.bsky.social Fringe Fair this Friday? Come one down this Friday 8th August to Fringe Central from 1-4 pm to say hi & learn more about our programmes! ✋🎭
August 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Anyone going to be at the @edfringe.bsky.social Fringe Fair this Friday? Come one down this Friday 8th August to Fringe Central from 1-4 pm to say hi & learn more about our programmes! ✋🎭
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Stage One Announces 12 UK Producers Selected for 2025 Columbia Exchange Programme
Stage One Announces 12 UK Producers Selected for 2025 Columbia Exchange Programme
Stage One has revealed the 12 UK producers selected for the 2025 Columbia Exchange Programme, an industry-leading initiative presented in partnership with Columbia University.
www.broadwayworld.com
August 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Stage One Announces 12 UK Producers Selected for 2025 Columbia Exchange Programme
Proud to share the 12 Stage One Producers taking part in our New York Exchange Programme! The group are heading out to NYC in September to learn all about producing on Bway!🍎
The producers are:
Bethany Cooper
Conor Gray
David Shopland
Demid Naumov
Gareth Andrews
James Steel
The producers are:
Bethany Cooper
Conor Gray
David Shopland
Demid Naumov
Gareth Andrews
James Steel
August 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Proud to share the 12 Stage One Producers taking part in our New York Exchange Programme! The group are heading out to NYC in September to learn all about producing on Bway!🍎
The producers are:
Bethany Cooper
Conor Gray
David Shopland
Demid Naumov
Gareth Andrews
James Steel
The producers are:
Bethany Cooper
Conor Gray
David Shopland
Demid Naumov
Gareth Andrews
James Steel
Reposted by Stage One
News: Stage One announce 12 brilliant UK producers for 5th Columbia Exchange programme 2025
@stageoneproducers.bsky.social
www.chloenelkinconsulting.com/news/stage-o...
@stageoneproducers.bsky.social
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July 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
News: Stage One announce 12 brilliant UK producers for 5th Columbia Exchange programme 2025
@stageoneproducers.bsky.social
www.chloenelkinconsulting.com/news/stage-o...
@stageoneproducers.bsky.social
www.chloenelkinconsulting.com/news/stage-o...
Applications are now open for our Autumn 2025 Bursary Awards!
Hear from our CEO Joseph Smith what the bursary awards are all about!
Click the link in bio to find out how to apply for up to £20k of support!
Deadline is 18th Aug @ 12 noon!
Hear from our CEO Joseph Smith what the bursary awards are all about!
Click the link in bio to find out how to apply for up to £20k of support!
Deadline is 18th Aug @ 12 noon!
July 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Applications are now open for our Autumn 2025 Bursary Awards!
Hear from our CEO Joseph Smith what the bursary awards are all about!
Click the link in bio to find out how to apply for up to £20k of support!
Deadline is 18th Aug @ 12 noon!
Hear from our CEO Joseph Smith what the bursary awards are all about!
Click the link in bio to find out how to apply for up to £20k of support!
Deadline is 18th Aug @ 12 noon!
📢HERE THEY ARE! 🤗
We're pleased to introduce our Bridge the Gap cohort for 2025-26!
So excited to work with this brilliant group & have their enthusiasm & insights contribute to Stage One this year!
Swipe through to read more bout these fab producers!
#producing #bridgethegap
We're pleased to introduce our Bridge the Gap cohort for 2025-26!
So excited to work with this brilliant group & have their enthusiasm & insights contribute to Stage One this year!
Swipe through to read more bout these fab producers!
#producing #bridgethegap
July 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📢HERE THEY ARE! 🤗
We're pleased to introduce our Bridge the Gap cohort for 2025-26!
So excited to work with this brilliant group & have their enthusiasm & insights contribute to Stage One this year!
Swipe through to read more bout these fab producers!
#producing #bridgethegap
We're pleased to introduce our Bridge the Gap cohort for 2025-26!
So excited to work with this brilliant group & have their enthusiasm & insights contribute to Stage One this year!
Swipe through to read more bout these fab producers!
#producing #bridgethegap
Wishing a wonderful press night tonight to the cast & team of @TillTheStarsLDN ✨
July 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Wishing a wonderful press night tonight to the cast & team of @TillTheStarsLDN ✨
Here they are, the Spring 2025 Bursary producers!
After a competitive round, these 9 producers each received a bursary award to support their developing career. Swipe through to read more about them!
Our Autumn round of bursary applications opens next week on Mon 14th July!
After a competitive round, these 9 producers each received a bursary award to support their developing career. Swipe through to read more about them!
Our Autumn round of bursary applications opens next week on Mon 14th July!
July 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Here they are, the Spring 2025 Bursary producers!
After a competitive round, these 9 producers each received a bursary award to support their developing career. Swipe through to read more about them!
Our Autumn round of bursary applications opens next week on Mon 14th July!
After a competitive round, these 9 producers each received a bursary award to support their developing career. Swipe through to read more about them!
Our Autumn round of bursary applications opens next week on Mon 14th July!
Our next bursary round opens soon!
Join us online on Tues 8th July @ 1pm where our Chief Exec Joseph Smith will answer any & all questions about our Bursary programme!
Email [email protected] to reserve your free place!
Join us online on Tues 8th July @ 1pm where our Chief Exec Joseph Smith will answer any & all questions about our Bursary programme!
Email [email protected] to reserve your free place!
June 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Our next bursary round opens soon!
Join us online on Tues 8th July @ 1pm where our Chief Exec Joseph Smith will answer any & all questions about our Bursary programme!
Email [email protected] to reserve your free place!
Join us online on Tues 8th July @ 1pm where our Chief Exec Joseph Smith will answer any & all questions about our Bursary programme!
Email [email protected] to reserve your free place!
Last week, this fab lot completed our Andrew Treagus West End Workshop - 3 days full of budgeting, recoupment schedules and more, all culminating in pitching their commercial project ideas alongside the numbers. We look forward to seeing some great commercial theatre from this group!
June 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Last week, this fab lot completed our Andrew Treagus West End Workshop - 3 days full of budgeting, recoupment schedules and more, all culminating in pitching their commercial project ideas alongside the numbers. We look forward to seeing some great commercial theatre from this group!