Often, the most talented of actors will have given up before they’ve even realised their full potential because they are unable to access other cities that provide greater cultural employment and development opportunities. The barriers faced have nothing to do with lack of talent, rather they are down to socio-economic and/or geographic circumstances that prevent them accessing opportunities enjoyed by their London-based or more affluent peers.

Each year, the ARDENT8 project delivers: • 10 practical acting workshops led by industry professionals. • 1-week professional performance at a London Theatre at Equity minimum rates. • Ongoing advice and mentoring. • Travel, subsistence and accommodation costs. • Professional, paid CV credits. • Information and knowledge sharing on the business of being an actor. • Network opportunities. • Peer learning.