National Theatre Wales in partnership with Academi are starting an exciting New Critics Programme.

Together, we are looking for a number of new critics to participate in a training programme of seminars and workshops, whilst following and critiquing the journey of National Theatre Wales’ first year programme of shows.

To find out more about this opportunity and to receive an application pack, please email: newcritics@nationaltheatrewales.org

Applicants will be asked to submit a current CV with covering letter plus a 500-word piece on any work of art in any chosen art form. Applicants must live in Wales.

The deadline for applications is noon on Friday 22 January 2010

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed during the week beginning: 1 February 2010

Taster Weekend of training seminars and workshops: 20-21 February 2010

Press Night for the first National Theatre Wales show: 12 March 2010


About Us:

National Theatre Wales creates invigorating theatre in the English language, rooted in Wales, with an international reach. Academi is the Welsh National Literature Promotion Agency and Society for Authors.

For more information on Academi visit: www.academi.org

For more information on National Theatre Wales’ shows visit: http://nationaltheatrewales.org