OLD VIC THEATRE MAKERS
Selected from 214 applicants around the UK to be a member of the very first Old Vic Theatre Makers, a six-month programme, consisting of a mixture of masterclasses and workshops with some of the UK’s leading professional theatre creative and practitioners including Matthew Warchus, Francesca Moody, Roy Alexander Weise MBE, Drew McOnie and Nessah Muthy.
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With the support of professional director Joseph Hancock, we learnt how to conceptualise and plan the future of what theatre can be, Using the space and time to plan for the future of theatre, we looked to be at the forefront of change and gained the skills of how to negotiate the logistical and creative challenges facing us in these uncertain times.
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"Brandon is a key member of the inaugural Old Vic Theatremakers company, with infectious energy, knowledge and a warm-hearted persona that has been influential in bonding the company. I find myself genuinely in awe of his ability to communicate and connect with other young people who are physically located on opposite sides of the country."
Joseph Hancock, Education Associate at The Old Vic​
"Brandon has proved a creative, supportive, curious, and diligent company member with a real drive to create work and be at the forefront of making theatre for the current climate. It has been a pleasure to work with him on this programme, and we look forward to seeing where his creative journey next takes him."
Naomi McKenna Lawson, Young Person's Programme Manager at The Old Vic