New programme to support early-career theatre producers

The League of Independent Producers (LIP) has launched a dedicated membership programme to help early career producers establish themselves in the theatre industry.

LIP's Junior Member programme offers an initial 12 months’ free membership followed by a subsidised membership for two years. Participants in the scheme will receive mentoring, professional development and access to events.

The scheme is open to new independent producers of any age in the early stages of their careers, producing work in the UK, with 36 members already onboard.

LIP board member Ameena Hamid said: “Running this programme is a real honour; I am able to be the person that I needed a little earlier in my career, and I love matchmaking people with more experienced producers that can help them face their present challenges.

“It’s a real pleasure to meet the producers that often come to us at pivotal career points and help them find their next steps. The programme is an exciting opportunity, particularly as we add more benefits for the Junior Members heading into this second year of the scheme.”