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.

Our website can tell you:

Find out if PANDA can support you:

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

Special Offers and Discounts for Members

Check out the Special Offers and Discounts available exclusively to PANDA members, including:

•    Great ticket offers at venues
•    Discounted rates on rehearsal space hire
•    Reduced price membership of other industry organisations

PANDA members can download their personalised PANDA Membership Card now.

Spotlight On to Tour North West in 2010

In 2010 our successful series of info and networking events for people in the performing arts will visit venues across the North West.

Spotlight On events will be run in association with our partners in Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria and Merseyside.

Find out more about the Spotlight On programme for 2010 and our special linked ticket deals.

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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.