B arts
Job Summary
Job Description
Applications are now open for micro-commissions for scratch work to be presented at B arts Scratch Night on Friday 13th March 2026
We are looking for new work or work in progress across theatre, stand-up comedy, spoken word, poetry, readings and sketches/skits.
Micro commissions are about new or work in progress ideas.
There are 3 micro-commissions for £250 available.
This commission is open to artists working in and across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent.
Work will be presented at B arts Scratch Night on Friday 13th March 2026. This does not mean we are looking for finished pieces, work in progress and scratch performances is fine.
B arts Scratch Night will also be hosted by B arts volunteer performer group ArtsHill Performers.
All applicants and any performers must be over 18.
Please provide a brief outline of your proposed idea, please include any extra background about the themes and content of your work, why you would like to present the work at B arts at Scratch Night in March, and how this opportunity will develop your practice and help your work grow.
– Send no more than 2 sides of A4 or a video or audio application of no more than 5 minutes
– Examples and/or links to your previous work
– You should also complete the equal opportunities form which can be downloaded from online and send that across
All information here – https://www.b-arts.org.uk/scratch-night-commissions
Please send your application to – mailto:[email protected] – [email protected]
The application deadline is midnight on Friday 20th February, decisions will be made the following week and successful applicants notified week commencing Monday 23rd February
Any questions please contact – mailto:[email protected] – [email protected] | 07544814720
Job Requirements
Micro commissions are about new or work in progress ideas. There are 3 micro-commissions for £250 available. Perhaps you want to experiment with a new piece of theatre or sketch/skit, a new piece of writing to be presented (either as a monologue, duologue, stand up, spoken word, poetry or reading), try something ahead of a bigger performance, wondering if something will work, collaborate with someone different or just have an idea you want to try.
£250 commissions
All pieces of work should be no longer than 10 minutes, though they could be part of a longer piece. If you feel you have an idea that needs more time and can justify this in your application please do still put forward your proposal. Work on the piece can commence from week commencing Monday 23rd February once successful applicants have been contacted and will be presented at B arts Scratch Night on Friday 13th March 2026.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Micro-commissions for poetry, stand up, theatre sketches, spoken word March 2026
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026
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Location:
West Midlands
Job: Micro-commissions for poetry, stand up, theatre sketches, spoken word March 2026
Job: Micro-commissions for poetry, stand up, theatre sketches, spoken word March 2026
Organisation: B arts
Postcode: ST47RB
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