Partners 

Paul Hamlyn Foundation is one of the largest independent grant-making foundations in the UK. Their mission is to help people overcome disadvantage and lack of opportunity, so that they can realise their potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives.

Spotlight sponsor MonologueSlam UK. Founded in 1927, Spotlight is the UK’s leading casting resource with unrivalled knowledge and contacts at the heart of the industry. Over 60,000 performers appear in Spotlight, including actors, presenters, dancers and stunt artists. It’s the best way to market yourself as a performer for professional screen, stage and commercial work.

Equity is the UK trade union for professional performers and creative practitioners. It is known and respected for its work across all areas of entertainment to set the framework of terms and conditions for performers. Equity negotiates, campaigns, supports, protects, provides services, advises and takes action. www.equity.org.uk T @EquityUK Fb EquityUK

Channel 4 are official supporters of MonologueSlam UK in 2016. Channel 4 will select their top 10 performers from the National Final in December and explore ways to champion their careers with Channel 4 Drama.

Casting Networks International provides a FREE online platform for professional actors to apply for paid jobs in commercials, film & TV and promote themselves to casting directors. Casting Networks are pleased to offer 1 year’s free premium membership to the MonologueSlam National Champion 2016. http://www.castingnetworks.co.uk/

The Theatre Royal opened in 1884. The home of Joan Littlewood’s famous Theatre Workshop, Kerry Michael is now the Artistic Director. As the landscape around it changes in following the 2012 Games, Theatre Royal Stratford East continues to showcase work inspired by its local community as well as the world today.

Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company, founded by Sir Barry Jackson in 1913, is one of Britain’s leading producing theatre companies. Commissioning and producing new work lies at the core of their programme and over the last five years the company has produced more than 130 new plays.

’53two’ is Manchester’s newest, biggest and most versatile Arts Venue, managed by Manchester Actors’ Platform. Spanning two of Deansgate’s famous tunnels, the venue is made up of two separate components; ‘53’ & ‘two’. The venue will be operated primarily as a theatre and cafe, with the space also offering room for exhibitions, gigs, events, celebrations,…

Revoluton: sparking creative connections and igniting talent to deliver mind-blowing events. Revoluton Arts is on a mission to bring high quality art to you, through inspirational, accessible and high impact events aiming to reach out into all corners of the town, uncover talent, collaborate with local creatives and develop ‘Revolutonary’ ideas.  Join the Revoluton!

The Mercury Theatre Colchester, the most active producing theatre in the East of England, is a vital centre of excellence in the East’s growing creative economy. It exists to put theatre at the heart of the cultural life of the community and to make work in Colchester that reaches audiences and generates critical attention regionally and nationally.

NTW is based in Cardiff, the nation of Wales is their stage: from forests to beaches, aircraft hangars to post-industrial towns and village halls to nightclubs. They collaborate with artists, audiences, communities and companies to create theatre in the English language, rooted in Wales, with an international reach.

Curve is a major producing theatre, creating exceptional and compelling experiences. We use our unique home and talent to entertain, inspire and engage with a modern diverse audience and play a leading role in the development of our industry, our city and our global community.

Since opening in 1990, West Yorkshire Playhouse has established a national and international reputation. The theatre provides both a thriving focal point for the communities of West Yorkshire and theatre of the highest standard for audiences throughout the region and beyond.

The Mono Box is a charity focusing on supporting the development of emerging and professional theatre makers. At the heart of the company is a collection of over 3,000 plays donated entirely by industry professionals, with recommendations to readers. They also offer weekly workshops and courses with influential directors and facilitators within theatre and film.

Maruška Mason Photography are the creative duo, Donna-Marie & Maruška Mason, specialising in Talent Portfolio Photography. With more than 15 years experience in branding and personal image, they have a unique creative approach to their work which makes their photography and the talent they shoot stand out from the crowd. The duo provide prize packages…