PANDA Projects

As part of our provision of Network, Development and Agency services we run a number of major projects, ranging from one-off bespoke events to ongoing specialist support programmes.

Project Management Service
A bespoke service where for a pre-arranged fee you can benefit from the experience of the PANDA team working on your project, no matter how big or small.


Current PANDA Projects

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ShowStarter
A programme of industry-led masterclasses and seminars to provide first step training to anyone starting a performing arts career.

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PANDA Producers Consortium

A peer-led professional development and support programme for emerging creative producers in the region.

Inky Fingers
Rural Touring Mentoring Scheme

An annual scheme to offer mentorship to a PANDA company keen to develop their work for rural touring, run in partnership with Cheshire Rural Touring Network.


Past PANDA Projects

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Next Stage Symposium

A two-day residential symposium to help performing arts practitioners take the next step in their career.

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PANDA-monium

A Manchester Firsts commission as part of Manchester International Festival showcasing the finest work from five of PANDA's Incubated Companies and Associated Artist.

Aqueous Humour, a PANDA Incubated Company 04/05
Incubated Companies
Ten performing arts companies were supported during three rounds of this intensive business development incubation scheme.

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Associate Artist

PANDA delivered long-term project management and administrative support to Associate Artist, Michael Mayhew & Collaborators.

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The ShowStarter Programme



ShowStarter
is a project to offer development training and advice on your performing arts career and starting your own company.

PANDA members can register for the ShowStarter programme and attend the masterclasses, seminars and drop-in sessions for free.

Check out the new ShowStarter 2008 programme now!