Our Artist Development Programme supports artists who have lived experience of forced migration to develop new work in a focused, supportive, and professional environment.

Phosphoros will offer time, space, mentoring, and a public platform for refugee artists to share new creative work. This project will be led by the artists involved. It is not about finished work, but about trying out ideas, building confidence, and taking work to the next stage.

The programme is free and all expenses are covered. In 2026 Artists will take part in:

  • Two days of development in London, focused on sharing practice, testing ideas, and skills development (28th & 29th July 2026, times TBC)

  • A creative week in Derby (17-19th Aug 2026), offering more intensive time and space to develop work alongside other artists in the cohort

  • A public performance in London in September 2026

Artists will be offered:

  • Artistic mentorship

  • Rehearsal space

  • A small development budget

  • Performance opportunities

  • Marketing and publicity support

We welcome expressions of interest from any artists aged 18-25 who are refugees or asylum-seekers. This programme is best suited to artists who are ready to actively develop work and share work-in-progress in a professional, supportive environment.

Alternatively you can send your answers by video or voice note on WhatsApp to +44 7455 322459. We can also speak on the phone or video call to hear more about you, please email juliet@phosphorostheatre.com.

Photography by Xander Cinderey, Yonathan Yetbarek and Phosphoros Theatre