University of Winchester

Forest Forge, based in Ringwood, Hampshire, uses theatre and theatre-making to find and celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary. Based in the New Forest, our work across touring productions, participation and artist development helps make and build connections between people, spark joy, and encourages personal shifts in perspective and experience.

Premier Dance Theatre, currently based in Southampton, works across the South and in London creating dance theatre pieces that are rooted in contemporary dance. With a focus on storytelling collaboration is essential to this work. Our processes draw on a variety of art making practices, inviting artists from across the UK’s vibrant art and performance scene to share their unique stories in creation and performance. We are committed to fostering working environments that are collaborative, experimental, supportive, risk taking & innovative, while providing opportunities to those in the transition between training and professional life. Founded in 2024 by Olivia Wallis Jackson.

Play to the Crowd is an Arts and Education Charity. We believe in a world where Communities are Delighted and United through live performance and participation. We put culture, learning, joy and community at the heart of all our work. We run both a beautiful heritage venue, Theatre Royal Winchester, and the internationally recognized Outdoor Arts Festival, Hat Fair. Our charitable mission is to Delight and Unite Communities through the power of live performance and participation by; Celebrating the joy excellent creative performance experiences offer Connecting people together to improve community cohesion and reduce loneliness Improving mental wellbeing and fostering happiness Nurturing talent and offering opportunity