Emerging Artists Festival
Winter 2027
At Rebound Productions, we champion new writing and emerging talent. Each year, our Emerging Artists Festivals unite exciting new writing with the next generation of actors, 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:
8 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:
Winter Term 2027: Applications Now Open
All applications must include a showreel or a self-tape.
The course fee is £520. Installments available (subject to a fee)
Spaces are offered on a rolling basis. Winter is peak season, so early applications are strongly recommended.
GROUP 1: TUESDAYS 6.30PM-9.30PM @ THE COCKPIT
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Dates: 12th, 19th, 26th January, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd February, 2nd March 2027
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Showcase: 3rd OR 4th March 2027 (TBC) @ The Hen & Chickens theatre
GROUP 2: WEDNESDAYS 6.30PM-9.30PM @ TBA
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Dates: 13th, 20th, 27th January, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th February, 2nd March 2027
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Showcase: 3rd OR 4th March 2027 (TBC) @ The Hen & Chickens theatre
To apply, please fill out the form on this page.
“Rebound Productions created such a wonderful environment to learn, perform and grow as an actor.
The showcase was an incredibly positive and encouraging experience, and I left feeling more confident, inspired and excited about my craft.
I’m so grateful to have been part of it and would wholeheartedly recommend Rebound to any actor looking for a supportive space to develop and perform.”