Emerging Artists Festival
Autumn 2026
At Rebound Productions, we champion new writing and emerging talent. Each year, our Emerging Artists Festivals bring these together in a dynamic theatre showcase, featuring performances by actors from our Showcase Course.
This unique programme is designed to help you refine your craft, perform on stage, and attract industry attention in a supportive, professional environment.
Great acting starts with strong foundations, and that’s exactly what we focus on. Across the course, you will:
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Work on scripts and scenes
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Develop character and motivation
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Explore text analysis and blocking
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Strengthen your voice, physicality, and emotional connection
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Build confidence performing challenging material
You’ll train in a collaborative space where imagination, authenticity, and vulnerability become powerful tools.
Perform in Our Emerging Artists Festival
At the end of the course, you’ll perform in our end-of-term theatre festival, presenting your work to a live audience, an exciting opportunity to be seen and celebrated on stage.
What's Included:
9 Weekly In-Person Sessions
3-hour training sessions on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings
2 Online Industry Workshops
Learn how to approach agents, strengthen your Spotlight profile and create professional self-tapes at home
End-of-Term Theatre Showcase
A full day at the theatre to perform as part of our Emerging Artists Festival
Spotlight Credit & Industry Comps
Invite key industry players to see you perform and increase your chances of getting noticed.
Professional Photos
Receive high-quality images of your performance.
What Sets Us Apart:
Industry-Focused Training
Whether you're just starting out or looking to hone your craft, you'll get the practical skills and confidence you need to succeed.
Agency Attached
Around 90% of Rebound Talent Agency's clients are selected directly from our showcases, enabling us to build a trusted roster of performers whose talent and commitment we know first-hand.
Creative Community
Meet and work with like-minded actors and industry professionals, opening doors to new collaborations and opportunities.
Proven Results
Since 2019, we’ve supported hundreds of actors in gaining Spotlight membership and signing with agencies such as:
Autumn Term 2026: Applications Now Open
All applications must include a showreel or a self-tape.
The course fee is £520. Payments are made via bank transfer. Installments and payments by credit/debit card are available upon request and subject to a fee.
Spaces are offered on a rolling basis. Autumn & Winter are peak seasons, so early applications are strongly recommended.
GROUP 1: TUESDAYS 6.30PM-9.30PM @ THE COCKPIT
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Dates: 15th, 22nd, 29th September, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th October, 3rd November 2026
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Showcase: 8th OR 9th November (TBC - please keep both dates available) @ The Hen & Chickens theatre
GROUP 2: WEDNESDAYS 6.30PM-9.30PM @ THEATRE DELI
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Dates: 16th, 23rd, 30th September, 7th, 14th June, 21st, 28th October, 4th November 2026
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Showcase: 8th OR 9th November (TBC - please keep both dates available) @ The Hen & Chickens theatre
Apply now and become part of our vibrant community of talented actors.
“I had a really fun time on this course. It was great to meet people with similar goals and share different techniques for getting into character and learning lines. The team was incredibly supportive, giving everyone plenty of time, attention, and encouragement throughout the process. It was nice having some input over the characters we wanted to play, and in the end we were given roles that really challenged and pushed us to grow. I joined the course to improve my line-learning and stage skills in a supportive environment, while working towards a final performance, and it delivered exactly that. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking to build confidence, develop their acting skills, and perform as part of a supportive team.”