WELCOME TO THE AETF
Theatre worth
sharing.
Bring your work.
Meet new audiences.
Discover what other
companies are creating.
Why take part?
More than a competition: a chance to share, learn and feel part of something.
NEW AUDIENCES
Share your work with new audiences in exciting new venues.
NEW CONNECTIONS
Meet other theatre-makers, exchange ideas and make new friends.
SUPPORTIVE FEEDBACK
Hear constructive, supportive feedback that will help your work develop and grow.
FRESH INSPIRATION
Watch other companies, discover new ideas and leave feeling inspired.
ON STAGES ACROSS ENGLAND
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Theatre that brings us together.
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Every company brings something different. Come and share your work, meet other theatre-makers and become part of a welcoming creative community.
THE JOURNEY
How it works
Start at your local festival, share your work and see where the festival takes you.
01
FIND A FESTIVAL NEAR YOU
Every company begins at a local festival.
02
BRING YOUR ONE-ACT PLAY
Perform, watch other companies and hear constructive, supportive feedback.
03
SEE WHERE IT TAKES YOU
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Some productions progress through further rounds, but every company shares in the experience from day one.