The Performing Arts Network and Development Agency supports and nurtures emerging performing arts companies and individuals within the North West, creating an environment for business development and growth.

Black & Blue, a PANDA Incubated Company 04/05. Photo by Jack Lloyd, 2005.

Welcome to the PANDA website

PANDA is for anyone interested in theatre, dance, street theatre, music theatre, live art, multi-disciplinary arts or writing for stage in the North West.

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PANDA membership costs just £20 per year. Sign up for your three month free trial!

Rural Touring Mentoring Scheme Now Open

The latest round of the PANDA Rural Touring Mentoring Scheme, in partnership with Cheshire’s Rural Touring Network, is now open.

The scheme offers mentorship to an artist or company who would be keen to develop their work for rural touring.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 16th March 2010. Apply now.

Spotlight On Event in Lancashire in March

Spotlight On Next Steps for Performing Arts Graduates is taking place on Thursday 4th March 2010.

This panel-led information and networking event will be held our partner venue Nuffield Theatre in Lancaster.

Book your free place now and help get your performing arts career started.

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Join PANDA

PANDA membership is open to anyone in the independent performing arts sector or related industries in the North West.

Join now to access the great range of services in the PANDA Membership Package

Sign up now for your three month free trial then pay just £20 per year after that.

Join Our Creative Conversations

PANDA members with at least 2 years professional experience are invited to apply to attend the Creative Conversations series.

Creative Conversations are intimate forums for debate, discussion and informal networking for established practitioners, with invited VIP guest speakers.

Find out more and register for the Creative Conversations series now.