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.

'I Hear Voices' by Contact. Tour booking by PANDA Project Management Service. Photo by Clive Hunte.
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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Future Jobs Fund
A scheme to broker and support new jobs for unemployed young people within PANDA members' organisations.

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.

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Leadership Lab

A partnership project with GMMAZ, MusicLeader NW and Substance to develop an experimental, credible and aspirational model of leadership learning.
 


Past PANDA Projects

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Creative Breaks
A work experience project for 13-17 year olds and people with disabilities who have expressed an interest in performing arts careers.

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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.

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North West Artists Development Programme

A programme of events and professional development support to assist artists working and living in the region to take full advantage of national and international networking and development opportunities afforded by Decibel Performing Arts Showcase. 

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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.

Michael Mayhew, a PANDA Associate Artist
Associate Artist

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