OT Artists' Network
Gurnesha Bola is a freelance reader, dramaturg and programmer. For the past six years she has been working in the planning, development and delivery of public programmes across a range of arts and cultural institutions including; the development of new work at the Royal Court Theatre, programming international shorts at Leeds International Film Festival, and live broadcast production at the National Theatre.
She is currently reading for Wessex Grove and Soho Theatre’s Verity Bargate Award and working with writers commissioned by the National Youth Theatre, SideYe, and Leicester Curve.
William Gregory has been the OT’s Literary Associate since July 2024. Previously to this he was Interim Literary Associate at the Royal Court, and worked for many years as a reader for the Royal Court and other companies including Theatre503 and the RSC. As well as being a dramaturg, he is a translator specialising in contemporary Spanish and Latin American theatre. Productions of his translations have included Cuzco by Víctor Sánchez Rodríguez (Theatre503), the Bit-Players by José Sanchis Sinisterra (Southward Playhouse) and A Fight Against… by Pablo Manzi (Royal Court).
About OT Artists' Network Nights
Our Artists’ Network Nights are open to theatre artists of all disciplines. Taking place in our rehearsal rooms, the night begins with a Q&A with leading industry practitioners and concludes with an hour of informal mingling with fellow attendees. Applications to join the OT Artists’ Network are welcomed from artists with professional credits, or/and a higher educational qualification in their field or equivalent practical experience.
All tickets are £5, which includes a complimentary wine, beer or soft drink.
Join the OT Artists' Network
ARTISTS ASSEMBLE!
The Orange Tree is delighted to be starting The OT Artists’ Network for professional artists. As part of the network there will be monthly talks and events.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Those who work professionally as part of creative teams – for example writers, directors, producers, designers, dramaturgs.