Mentoring and Development
Eligible PANDA members can apply for high-level Development opportunities, run in association with our partner organisations, such as Mentoring schemes, placements, business incubation, showcase opportunities and other exciting new projects.
“Being part of PANDA helped me get my two best plays done, which led directly to my current job. Invaluable” Cheryl Martin, Director in Residency, Traverse
PANDA members will be kept informed of development opportunities as and when they arise via the PANDA Website and PANDA Network Newsletter.
As an independent network, with substantial knowledge of the sector and its members, PANDA is perfectly placed to act as a lead contact for training and support agencies to source companies and individuals for work and mentoring placements. To discuss your requirements contact Liz O'Neill on 0161 274 0629 or email liz@panda-arts.org.uk.
“I know next time to call PANDA instantly to source specialist practitioners we may need – thanks for being so helpful” PANDA partner organisation
Case Studies
Some current and past Mentoring and Development opportunities delivered by PANDA include:
- Rural Touring Mentoring Scheme
- Flying Start
- Next Stage Symposium
Rural Touring Mentoring Scheme
In partnership with Cheshire's Rural Touring Network
PANDA has an established and successful partnership with Cheshire's Rural Touring Network (CRTN), to jointly deliver the Rural Touring Mentoring Scheme, which takes a selected company through a year in rural touring.
This partnership is a perfect example of a successful mentoring scheme, having well-defined objectives, targets and milestones, and clear benefits for CRTN, PANDA and the selected company.
The Rural Touring Mentoring Scheme is currently open for applications.
Black and Blue, a PANDA-CRTN Rural Touring mentored company in 2006.
PANDA have also tested a handful of smaller bespoke mentoring schemes as part of the ShowStarter programme, and these experiences will feed into the programme of Mentoring and Development opportunities.
Flying Start
In partnership with the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurs
In 2007, PANDA worked in partnership with the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurs (NGCE) to deliver the Flying Start programme, which established PANDA on the national map.
Next Stage Symposium
In partnership with Northern Edge
PANDA worked in partnership with Northern Edge in 2008 to deliver the Next Stage Symposium, a high quality professional development programme for performing artists from across the North of England.
“This weekend was brilliant - a complete success in my book. Thank you for making it happen!” Next Stage participant