Accelerate Application Form

Application Form
Name*

First NameLast Name
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Email*
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Personal Statement*
A personal statement explaining why you want to take part in the programme (max 200 words). We will also accept personal statements in video or voice note format (files accepted: mp3, wav, aiff, mp4, wma, wmv, mpg, flv, avi, mov – maximum 50mb) - attach with Script Extract below.
Script Extract*

A 10-page sample of writing for stage, attached in Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF format.
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Eligibility

To be eligible, writers must be:
- At least 35 years old. There is no upper age limit.
- Committed to developing as a playwright.
- Based in the North of England (sessions will be held in person in Manchester.)
- A member of our PlayMakers Network.
Are you eligible?*

I confirm I am eligible for Accelerate
Where in the North are you based?*

North WestNorth EastYorkshireOther
What is your postcode?*
As part of our Positive Action Plan, Box of Tricks gathers data around underrepresented creatives in order to drive positive change. Please tick all of the below that apply to you.

LGBTQ+Global majorityDisabledLong-term health conditionMigrantNeurodivergentLow socioeconomic background*Prefer not to say
* Socioeconomic background relates to a combination of an individual’s income, occupation and social background. Socio-economic background is a key determinant of success and future life chances. Individuals from a low socioeconomic background would generally identify with at least two of the following criteria:
- Spent time within the care system
- Registered as a young carer as a child
- First generation of their family to attend university (or another Higher Education setting), or no one from your family has attended university or another HE setting (including yourself).
- Attended a non-selective state school from age 11-16
- Eligible for free school meals (if attending school after 1980)
- Have been in receipt of Universal Credit (or equivalent state benefits e.g. housing benefit, income support, working tax credits, job seeker’s allowance)
Data Protection

Box of Tricks Theatre Company will store and process personal and sensitive data contained within your application for the purposes of administering the programme. You have the right to withdraw your data and data consent at any time.

Box of Tricks will store and process all data in line with our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed here: https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/privacy-policy. If you have any queries, please email playmakers@boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk.
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