Producer Farm 2022

What is Producer Farm?

Producer Farm is a joint initiative by Fuel, Bristol Old Vic Ferment, Dance Umbrella, In Between Time and Coombe Farm Studios. It is a free residency for professional, UK-based producers. It runs annually, hosted by Coombe Farm Studios in Dittisham, Devon – and is returning in June 2022. The programme aims to provide time and space to consider your current work and future potential.

What does it offer?

• Structured learning from inspiring professionals 
• Dedicated time to reflect on and refresh your ideas & practice
•  Networking and discussion with peers and senior industry professionals 
• A beautiful rural environment, dedicated to growing creativity

Who is it for?

Any UK-based producers who: 

• Have been working professionally in any field of contemporary performance for 5-10 years 
• Want to expand their capacity and capabilities as creative producers 
• Are excited by making new work and reaching new audiences 
• Are open to new ideas and sharing with their peers

COVID-19

Producer Farm runs in accordance with the COVID-19 UK government guidelines. If restrictions prohibit us from going ahead in-person, the week will switch to a digital format.

Previous speakers and participants

Lou Platt (pioneer of Artist Wellbeing), Syrus Marcus Ware (Visual Artist and Activist, BLM Toronto), Yemisi Mokuolu (CEO, Hatch Ideas Worldwide), Cesc Casadesus (Mercat de les Flors), Inua Ellams (Poet and Playwright), Jenny Sealy (Graeae), Tania Harrison (Latitude), Craig Hassal (Royal Albert Hall), Magda Osman (Queen Mary University), Selina Thompson & Emma Beverley (Artist and Producer) and Stella Kanu (LIFT Festival). 

Participants in previous Producer Farm programmes include Laura Drane (Gentle/Radical), Reena Kalsi (ArtsAdmin), Katherine Jewkes (Freelance Curator & Creative Director), Daniel Kok (Cambridge Junction), Emily Coleman (Spymonkey), Lisa Maguire (National Theatre Wales) and Jackie Wylie (National Theatre of Scotland).