Bursary for Female Artists from Liverpool City Region - Physical Fest 2026

About the Open Call

We are offering two bursaries for female identifying physical theatre artists as part of our 2026 festival. The bursary includes a £1000 grant, a performance opportunity as part of the festival, and mentoring if required. This opportunity is for female artists at any stage of their career, and can be to develop an existing performance, or to try out a new idea for either, outdoor, digital or intimate performance.

What is Offered

£1000 grant, performance opportunity at Physical Fest 2026, and optional mentoring.

Requirements

Must be a female-identifying artist based in the Liverpool City Region working in physical theatre.

How to Apply

Complete the application form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeO18oht6YHJ6XlweNqreiCszKJWFCrR9mn5BMgd-lehML2Tg/viewform?usp=publish-editor