Independent theatre producer
Producing ambitious work with practical foundations
I work with writers, theatre-makers, venues and community organisations to develop and deliver productions, tours and arts projects.
Productions and touring
Support from development to delivery
My producing combines creative understanding with the practical work needed to make a project achievable.
- Project planning, budgets and fundraising
- Research and development periods
- Creative and technical team coordination
- Venue approaches and tour booking
- Contracts, schedules and production logistics
- Audience development, community engagement and evaluation
Major events
Development and delivery of large community events, including Lowestoft Carnival, bringing together performers, traders, charities, volunteers, partners and production teams.
Participatory arts
Fundable, deliverable programmes with realistic staffing, safeguarding, access, budgets, outcomes and evaluation.
Venue management
Practical experience of programming, operations, production planning, fundraising, partnerships and community delivery.
The Seagull, Lowestoft
Understanding both sides of the venue relationship
As Deputy Manager of The Seagull, a 146-seat community theatre, I understand what artists and producers need from a venue—and what a venue needs before it can confidently programme and support a project.
I have particular experience of work for smaller venues and communities often underserved by mainstream cultural provision.
Fees
Support shaped around the project
Producing and project-management work is quoted according to the scale, timescale and responsibilities involved. I can support a defined piece of work, a development period or a longer producing relationship.
Email des@desreynolds.org.uk