Shore Things R&D Performances

The Mowlem Institute Charity


Job Summary

An opportunity to perform a 15min R&D piece at The Mowlem in Swanage at 2:30pm on Dec 6th 2026

Job Description

Have you got a new piece of performance that’s ready to meet an audience for the very first time?
Pitches are now open for the inaugural Shore Things at The Mowlem. An afternoon and evening of work-in-progress performances by Dorset artists of all disciplines.
We’re looking for 3 new 15-minute pieces of unfinished work that would benefit from an audience and receive feedback.
We welcome:
– Written: Plays, monologues & duologues
– Movement: Dance, puppetry
– Spoken Word: Poetry, rap
– Music: Classical, contemporary, musical theatre
– Multidisciplinary work: contributions that mix mediums, disciplines and perspectives across all of the above
If chosen, pieces will receive:
– £150 paid towards expenses
– 75-minute rehearsal slot with minimal tech support on the morning of the performance
– Audience feedback & a chance to chat about your work after the sharing
We are accepting submissions from across Dorset with a special focus on the Purbeck area.
Performance is in The Studio – Sunday 6th December 2026 2:30pm

Job Requirements

We’re looking for 3 new 15-minute pieces of unfinished work that would benefit from an audience and receive feedback.
We welcome:
– Written: Plays, monologues & duologues
– Movement: Dance, puppetry
– Spoken Word: Poetry, rap
– Music: Classical, contemporary, musical theatre
– Multidisciplinary work: contributions that mix mediums, disciplines and perspectives across all of the above

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