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This is where all the information about WalesLab will be posted.

For more info on the projects we're supporting click here, which is also available in the right hand column where you'll find the application page and FAQ's.

The next round of applications will be for the summercamp and will open in April. Join the group to be kept up to date about projects and future opportunities.

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WalesLab information

Over the next four years, thanks to significant investment from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, WalesLab will use the nation as a landscape for developing new theatre projects. Twice a year open calls will be published inviting theatre makers and artists from other disciplines, to apply for short residencies to develop an idea or piece of work.

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The initiative is split into three strands:

Pollinate: A summer camp for up to twenty theatre makers and artists of varied experience to share ideas, learn form each other and stimulate new collaborations and projects (watch the video below to find out more).

Fertilise: For around a week small groups will work on the development of a project they have proposed. There will be up to eight Fertilise projects a year, some of which may have an international element.

Germinate: Three times a year small groups of artists will be offered the opportunity to spend around two weeks somewhere in Wales developing an idea or project which they have already begun working on, and will share their work with a local audience. There will be three Germinate projects a year, one of which will have an international element.

Applications for the next round projects will open again later in the year.

For more information on WalesLab can be found in this group.

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Comment by Simon Coates on Tuesday: We've just added more information to our website about the DIY Festival taking place on Anglesey between the 14th and 16th June. Have a look here.

There's also a link to register.

Comment by Simon Coates on May 16, 2013 at 16:49: Hi Everyone,

Ive just written a blog on the DIY Festival. Still loads of information to come but in the meantime you can have a look here

We really want to hear from you about what how you think it could develop. Do get in touch with ideas and thoughts.

Comment by Simon Coates on May 13, 2013 at 16:29: Hi Franklyn

That's a really interesting question. We've actually had some chats in the office about this sort of advice/resource being available through WalesLab pages on the website. I wonder if that would be helpful or whether you are talking more about 1-2-1 coaching or training? Could you expand?

Would be great to hear more from anyone who is interested or has ideas about what might be useful to them/others on this.

Comment by Franklyn Jacks on May 13, 2013 at 15:40: Hiya folks

Hope you're all well and still inspiring one another. I am putting this out to everyone as i need some advice, i'm going to be tight lipped for now but i am creating a new theatre company and i would like to know from you guys what are the best initial steps forward. I have to be honest the idea of setting up a business terrifies me as i am an Actor with a Drama degree, not a businessman.

So please one and all could you offer me some advice and encouragement on what are the best steps forward. I've got a couple of pieces in the pipeline so there is material there. I just need some wisdom and encouragement, thank you.

Comment by Matt Ball on May 10, 2013 at 16:27: If you're thinking of applying for the WalesLab summercamp, the deadline is midday on monday. See my blog on why you should stop thinking and start applying

Comment by Lisa Wells-Turner on May 10, 2013 at 14:07: Hi Everyone

Just putting up a link for Volcano's 'Yr Odyn' Programme. Applications are now open with deadline of 1st July. I've just finished the scheme and can heartily recommend it! http://www.volcanotheatre.co.uk/537/news/yr-odyn.html#/image.php?id...

There's also a blog about it on Volcano's blogspot here http://volcano229.blogspot.co.uk/

Comment by Simon Coates on May 2, 2013 at 16:29: Thanks Louise

Ive heard a lot about the project already. Will have a nosey through your blog soon!

Comment by Louise Osborn on May 2, 2013 at 16:16: Congratulations on your appointment Simon. Certainly myself, Wella and Laila would love to discuss how we might develop our Wales Lab initiative OUR MOTHERS WERE SISTERS for performance in Butetown and beyond. (see blog)

Comment by Simon Coates on May 2, 2013 at 14:39: Hi Everyone,

Im Simon and I'm the new Creative Associate for WalesLab. I'll be working alongside Matt for the next couple of months during the run up to the company's residency on Anglesey. After that I'll be focusing on how we develop WalesLab over the next two years. I'm particularly interested in looking at what continued support we can offer to groups after their initial involvement in WalesLab.

Im sure you will have ideas about what that might be, whether you have been involved in WalesLab yet or not. I'd really like to hear your thoughts about this or any other area of development you think I should be looking at.

In the meantime, Summercamp 2013 is open for applications...