The Course
The course is delivered with 4 key principles in mind; Learn, Develop, Make and Launch. Each principle is explored throughout the year, culminating in a season in rep, Create, featuring self devised or response work in collaboration with visiting artists as well as director led work from text. There are regular performance opportunities prior to the rep season, as well as the informal sharing of work at the end of each specialist study block.
What we Deliver
Learn
- Theory and technique
- Deconstructing Text
- Character Observation
- Imagination and Recall
- Vocal Technique
- Contemporary Text
- Shakespeare & Classical text
- Physical Theatre
- Stage Combat (unarmed)
Develop
- Improvisation
- Making Theatre
- Dance & Movement
- Singing for the Actor
- Acting for Screen
- Working in an Ensemble
- Contact Improvisation & Movement
Make
- Contemporary performance
- Choreographed Movement
- Physical Theatre
- Classical performance
- Vocal showcase
- Screen performance
- Long Form Improvisation
- Create season in rep
Launch
- Self taping
- Head shots
- Professional Development
- Actor as a business
- Audition technique & preparation
- Making connections
- Equity
- Spotlight
- Navigating the industry
Our Facilities
The Project A ensemble work entirely from within Newcastle Theatre Royal, developing their work and praxis in the theatre’s Rehearsal Room, Studio or on Floor 4, with access to our main stage throughout the year.
Rehearsal Room
Studio Theatre
Floor 4
Main House
Professional Development
Project A is an entirely industry led, professional ensemble. Throughout each year we provide opportunities to participate in productions of scale at both Newcastle Theatre Royal and at other venues across the city. In 2024, the entire ensemble performed in Gerry and Sewell at Newcastle Theatre Royal. In 2025, Dani Zareie starred in the world premier of Champion at Live Theatre.
In 2025 Newcastle Theatre Royal launched Open Door, a residency to support new and developing professional work and provide professional development opportunities for actors, writers, artists, designers and makers from the region. Newcastle Theatre Royal has engaged Eastlake Productions to consult on the programme, led by Consultant Producer Jamie Eastlake, who will share his knowledge and experience to help mentor and support emerging North East talent. As part of the Open Door programme, the Project A ensemble will work on the Research and Development of Open Door commissions.
