North Wall ArtsLab 2026

The jewel in the crown of Oxford University student theatre is back for another year! The beautiful North Wall theatre offers only one slot to student productions a year, plus unmissable mentoring support. Available only to performances of new-writing or devised theatre, this scheme allow a student company to a take a step forward to professional work.

Part of The North Wall’s ArtsLab programme, the successful company has access to rare and developed mentoring from the theatre’s staff. From guidance and support on directorial technique, marketing, tech, dramaturgy and more, this slot offers a company of student to launch themselves as early-career theatre makers – it’s really not an opportunity to miss!

The selected student company will be given access to the theatre for performances and technical rehearsal in the w/c 18th January 2027.

How to Apply

Take a look at the attached application form for information on how to apply. The University Drama Officer is on hand to advise and support your application – we recommend contacting them before you apply!

For any questions, please contact Noah Wild, The University Drama Officer, at drama.officer@admin.ox.ac.uk

Application Pack:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wRyjursSmZ5IZNHNiECrdLPocxVaT-rP/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115139945214134501765&rtpof=true&sd=true

Deadline Extended to 9th June at 10am.