The JMK Trust

In memory of James Menzies-Kitchin, the JMK Trust is a charity supporting emerging theatre directors, via the #JMKAward and National Programme.

[The JMK Trust @JMKTrust1]

Many thanks to everyone who invested time and effort applying for the #JMKAward

It takes some time to process applications, so please be patient while everything is looked at.

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Applications close for the next #JMKaward tomorrow

Make sure you get yours in before the 10am deadline

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@RTYDS @HeadlongTheatre @TalawaTheatreCo @youngvictheatre @AlmeidaTheatre @northernstage @StoneCrabsTC @DeafinitelyT

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@youngvictheatre artistic director Nadia Fall joins @JMKTrust1 chairs Emma Baggott and Derek Bond

Friday 12th December 5pm online

to discuss how to apply for the #JMKAward

If you are an early career theatre director, don't miss it-https://t.co/vtEk0IHgQd

[The JMK Trust @JMKTrust1]

@youngvictheatre artistic director Nadia Fall joins @JMKTrust1 chairs Emma Baggott and Derek Bond

Friday 12th December 5pm online

to discuss how to apply for the #JMKAward

If you are an early career theatre director, don't miss it-https://t.co/vtEk0IHgQd

[The JMK Trust @JMKTrust1]

Unique and inestimable, Dame Patricia has long been quietly and significantly supporting the next generation of theatre directors via @JMKTrust1
As if we didn't already adore her work as a performer. She'll be much missed for each and every part of her work in the industry.

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Actress Dame Patricia Routledge, star of BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 96

https://t.co/5zGpb5Sy5d

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Congratulations to @Karimcrackered for winning the Best Director Award at the @EEACTA Arts, Culture & Theatre Awards for his production of the 2024 JMK Award Winning Production of Guards at the Taj at the @OrangeTreeThtr

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Congratulations to @Karimcrackered
and his actors and creatives

Highly deserved recognition for their #JMKAward show 'Guards At the Taj' @OrangeTreeThtr

@JMKTrust1

[Eastern Eye ACTAs @EEACTA]

We’re thrilled to reveal the finalists of EasternEye ACTA 2025 – Arts, Culture, Theatre Awards by Asian Media Group! Honouring the bold voices shaping British arts, culture & theatre.

Join us in celebrating their talent and impact!

#EEACTA2025 #EEACTA #London

[stephen fewell @stephenfewell]

@MeeraSyal Congrats to last year's @jmktrust recipient @Karimcrackered for his production 'Guards at the Taj'

[stephen fewell @stephenfewell]

It's been an immense privilege to be chair of @JMKTrust1 for 14 years of discovering directing talent. Looking back at the 26 directors who won the #JMKAward I'm so honoured to be part of their story.

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We’re immensely grateful to the team @OrangeTreeThtr especially to Paul and Tom, for their incredible support for emerging directors and the JMK Trust over the last five years

[Young Vic @youngvictheatre]

As if a new season wasn't enough, we're also seeing The @JMKtrust1 Award return to the Young Vic, offering an early career director the opportunity to direct a full-scale professional play in the Young Vic’s Maria Studio.

Applications will open in autumn 2025!

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They said' We cannot express how excited to announce that the #JMKAward is returning to its spiritual home @youngvictheatre . In a time when theatres are becoming increasingly risk averse, collaborations like this allow theatres to take a chance on exciting emerging voices.”

[The JMK Trust @JMKTrust1]

Theatre Directors Emma Baggott and Derek Bond have been appointed and will co-chair the JMK Trust

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Incoming co-chairs Emma and Derek said “Stephen recently shepherded the Trust through COVID, since launching artists Diane Page, Indiana Lown-Collins, Kalungi Ssebandeke and most recent JMK Award winner Adam Karim with great leadership, commitment and care.”

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He said 'After setting up the JMK Trust in 1997, I was lucky enough to become Chair when we first moved to the Young Vic in 2011 and to work with their team supporting directors like Roy Alexander Weisse, Kate Hewitt and Liz Stevenson'

[The JMK Trust @JMKTrust1]

We'd like to thank everyone who continues to fund and contribute to the positive reach of our work @JMKTrust1

[The JMK Trust @JMKTrust1]

He said 'After setting up the JMK Trust in 1997, I was lucky enough to become Chair when we first moved to the Young Vic in 2011 and to work with their team supporting directors like Roy Alexander Weisse, Kate Hewitt and Liz Stevenson'

[The JMK Trust @JMKTrust1]

He said 'After setting up the JMK Trust in 1997, I was lucky enough to become Chair when we first moved to the Young Vic in 2011 and to work with their team supporting directors like Roy Alexander Weisse, Kate Hewitt and Liz Stevenson'

[The JMK Trust @JMKTrust1]

'The JMK Trust has always been funded and run with the charitable support of donors and working members of the theatre industry, giving what they could afford to see the industry grow and change for the better, via the remarkable artists we’ve supported. '

[The JMK Trust @JMKTrust1]

He said 'After setting up the JMK Trust in 1997, I was lucky enough to become Chair when we first moved to the Young Vic in 2011 and to work with their team supporting directors like Roy Alexander Weisse, Kate Hewitt and Liz Stevenson'

[The JMK Trust @JMKTrust1]

He said 'After setting up the JMK Trust in 1997, I was lucky enough to become Chair when we first moved to the Young Vic in 2011 and to work with their team supporting directors like Roy Alexander Weisse, Kate Hewitt and Liz Stevenson'

[The JMK Trust @JMKTrust1]

Today, we're announcing that JMK founding trustee and Chair @stephenfewell
will be moving on in 2025.

[The JMK Trust @JMKTrust1]

Today, we're announcing that JMK founding trustee and Chair @stephenfewell
will be moving on in 2025.

[The JMK Trust @JMKTrust1]

Theatre Directors Emma Baggott and Derek Bond have been appointed and will co-chair the JMK Trust