Old Vic New Voices (OVNV) aims to support young and emerging talent, to source and develop new work for production on The Old Vic stage, and to open up the building to new and diverse audiences. We do this in a variety of ways:
Creative Learning Creative Learning projects offer 8-25 year olds a variety of ways to engage with work on The Old Vic stage, learn new skills and hone their creative talents. Since 2004, over 23,000 young people have attended masterclasses and workshops and more than 35,000 have taken advantage of our £12 tickets for under 25s.
Creative Community initiatives introduce thousands of people from Lambeth and Southwark to productions on the main stage with reduced price tickets and dedicated community events.
For those embarking on a professional career in theatre, the
New Voices Club offers actors, directors, producers and writers, aged 18-25, the opportunity to learn from industry professionals, receive support for projects they are passionate about, and to network with like-minded peers. Entry is through
The 24 Hour Plays: New Voices project, offering young practitioners the chance to take to The Old Vic stage. The scheme has been so successful that we have now launched a branch of the project in America:
The New Voices Network New York
OVNV also sources and
develops new work for The Old Vic stage and beyond. As part of this commitment, we run the
UK US Exchange, exposing emerging writers from London and New York to the theatrical communities on the both sides of the Atlantic, and supporting the development of their work.
We rely on the money raised from The 24 Hour Plays, a glittering annual gala held at the Theatre, and the kind support of our donors to fund all OVNV projects. Find out more about how to
support us.
