ZID Theatre presents the fourth edition of FATE: talent development and training for creative newcomers!

ZID Theatre is excited to announce the fourth edition of FATE, a unique talent development programme for young, creative newcomers! This programme is specially designed for ambitious creators with a refugee past or migration background, up to 30 years old, who are active in the performing arts or want to connect with the Dutch arts and cultural landscape.

Participants are given the opportunity to showcase their talents and realise their artistic ambitions through the creation of their own solo and various presentation opportunities. So far, more than 60 participants have successfully completed the training!

FATE offers a flexible four-month training programme, focusing on cultural entrepreneurship in addition to artistic lessons. Moreover, the programme offers mentoring and work experience spots for those who want to develop behind-the-scenes skills in production, fundraising or PR.

Cultural and social organisations are cordially invited to nominate talented candidates. Do you know theatre-makers, dancers, actors, performers, musicians, directors or organisational talents? Then quickly share this news, and the application form, with your network!

Springboard to the professional artistic field

Since 2020, ZID Theatre has helped countless creators break into the Dutch art and theatre field. The programme not only promotes inflow into arts colleges, but also opens doors to professional careers. Some participants have even become permanent faces at ZID, as actors, technicians or directors. Others have found their place at renowned courses such as the Conservatorium in Amsterdam, Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht, MBO dance Utrecht. They have also created their own performances and presented internationally at festivals. Karolina Spaić, director and artistic director of ZID: "With FATE, we open the doors to their dreams as well as to the reality of our cultural landscape".

When

The fourth edition of FATE runs from 10 September to 12 December 2024. Trainings and workshops will take place on Tuesday evenings (18.30-21.00) and Thursday afternoons (14.00-17.00). On Thursday 12 December at 19.00, participants will present their work during a final presentation at ZID Theatre. This is the chance for professionals and interested parties to get to know these promising talents and their creations!