We are thrilled to announce our 2026 season — a year packed with exciting projects and partnerships. Central to our vision this year is our commitment to collaboration and working across boundaries to make lasting change together.

A BESEA writers' programme dedicated to the development of a full length play, part-time (approximately 30 total hours) over 5 months October 2026-February 2027. Delivery is a mix of in-person and online; for regional playwrights, all in-person delivery will be provided at the nearest New Earth regional hub and travel costs will be covered.

New Earth Theatre Makers Academy - Liverpool is a 6-week part-time course (one full-day a week) for Merseyside based East and South East Asian ESEA artists and creatives who are interested in theatre and creating their own work for live performance.

Join our workshop for global majority writers and their allies to explore climate and climate justice dramaturgy for the stage. 

Applications are now open for the Constellation Creatives Bursary 2026.

New Earth Theatre Makers Academy - Great Manchester is a 1 week full-time course for North West based East Asian and South East Asian creatives and artists who are interested in creating their own work for live performance.

New Earth Theatre Makers Academy - York is a 1 week full-time course for Yorkshire based East Asian and South East Asian creatives and artists who are interested in creating their own work for live performance.

We are looking for actors for a week-long R&D of The Hungry Ghost by Mei Leng Yew, in April.

New Earth Performing Shakespeare Academy is a week-long course for actors who already have drama school training and/or are working professionally who would like to gain more confidence and/or experience when it comes to Shakespeare.

Performers Academy will be a one-week full time training course. No previous experience is needed, just lots of enthusiasm.  Students will train in person with a lead course director, voice and movement tutors and  local guest workshop leaders.

New Earth Performers Academy Plus is a 2-week intensive course for ESEAs who have some performing/acting experiences already and are looking to move to the next stage of their careers.New Earth Performers Academy Plus is a 2-week intensive course for ESEAs who have some performing/acting experiences already and are looking to move to the next stage of their careers.

A practical, supportive workshop that designed for actors who are new to self-taping, or who would benefit from clearer technical foundations and guidance.

It’s the Shakespeare session! Exploring Shakespeare from an ESEA perspective, Eric Mok hosts this session with his new interpretation of the Scottish play, Macbeth香港.

Our team is looking for a Creative Engagement Associate to join us

New Earth Theatre is partnering with Shan Ng from Vaticinate Pictures, to deliver a radio drama pitching workshop.

Our last BESEA Reads of 2025 is coming up next month!

We have bittersweet news: our Executive Director and Co-CEO, Lian Wilkinson, will be moving on from New Earth Theatre on 14 November 2025 to pursue a new chapter in her career.

We’re looking for up to 3 new Trustees to join us in our 30th year, to celebrate this milestone and pave the way for the future of New Earth Theatre!

This year marks New Earth Theatre’s 30th anniversary, and we’re throwing a party to celebrate everything we’ve achieved together—and to build momentum for the future.