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.

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.

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.