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Get Involved...

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The show doesn't stop when the curtain comes down... in fact, the party has just begun.

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Working closely with our partners we empower people and communities locally, nationally and online through creative outreach projects.

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And we offer an array of professional development opportunities for LGBTQ+ and working class artists too.

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LGBTQ+ Inclusive Creative Talent Development

This spring we're relaunching our LGBTQ+ talent development programme with a range of opportunities for theatre-makers, creatives, producers, and backstage crew in Greater Manchester.

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First Dibs has three strands: Step Up, Glow Up and Get Together. Each strand has a range of activity, find out more below.

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Talent Development

Coming Up...

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Sessions

an opportunity for LGBTQ+ creatives, producers and backstage crew to workshop an idea or career challenge with a professional mentor

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Spring Sessions are now closed. Sign up to our talent development database below to get updates on our summer and autumn activity.

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Portfolios

an opportunity for LGBTQ+ creatives, producers and backstage crew from Greater Manchester to glow up their CV, portfolio or website, or set some career goals

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Spring Portfolios are now closed. Sign up to our talent development database below to get updates on our summer and autumn activity.

Sign Up

First Dibs is for early-stage career LGBTQ+ creatives, producers and backstage crew based in Greater Manchester (or those looking to change career path or diversify their skill set).

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Sign up to our database below to get first dibs on First Dibs!

 

Being in the database has other benefits - we'll forward opportunities from our partners, and offer free tickets to our shows, workshops and networking events too (limited places offered on a first booked first served basis)

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First Dibs is for LGBTQ+ people* over 18 who live and work in Greater Manchester.** Please declare the following:

Thanks for applying to our Talent Development Database. We'll get back to you soon.

*We ask people to declare this as our spaces are promoted as LGBTQ+ inclusive. We acknowledge the acronym LGBTQ+ is not perfect (you may be new on your gender or sexual identity journey, or prefer different terms), but we ask all participants to acknowledge that Dibby operates LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces by checking this box.

 

**We acknowledge not everyone has address security - if your current postcode is outside of GM, we ask that you only sign up if you consider GM to be your primary base of work, or you intend to return to the region soon. 

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Paid talent development placements for LGBTQ+ creatives, producers and backstage crew in Greater Manchester

Are you an early-stage career LGBTQ+ creative, producer or backstage crew member in Greater Manchester? Or perhaps you’re established but want to learn a new skill, diversify your portfolio, or switch lanes?

 

Our programme of paid talent development offers creative skills development, project placements and entry-level job opportunities to help LGBTQ+ people step up in their creative careers.

TD Strands

Drop-in talent development opportunities for LGBTQ+ creatives, producers and backstage crew in Greater Manchester

Are you an early-stage career LGBTQ+ creative, producer, backstage crew member or majority LGBTQ-led start-up or collective in Greater Manchester? Feel like your career is treading water? Unsure of the next step to make your next project a reality?

 

Our drop-in talent development opportunities include mentorship sessions, shadowing opportunities and professional skills sharing workshops to help give you, your project or career the glow up it deserves.

A place for LGBTQ+ creatives, producers and backstage crew in Greater Manchester to connect, network and socialise

Are you an LGBTQ+ creative, producer or backstage crew member or majority LGBTQ-led start up or collective in Greater Manchester? Want to connect, network and socialise with other like-minded LGBTQ+ people?

 

Our Get Togethers include network events, industry chats, socials and free tickets for shows to help the LGBTQ+ creative workforce to thrive.

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Commuiy Outreach

Community Outreach

Communty-led creative outreach programmes

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In Equal Parts

A community-led creative outreach project tackling HIV stigma and Shame

Part of our award-winning show First Time and delivered in partnership with HIV charity George House Trust.

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