The Hodgkiss Director Award 2025 offers an emerging theatre director from Greater Manchester a unique opportunity to build a lasting relationship with the Royal Exchange Theatre.

This award aims to support a director with a distinctive, underrepresented voice who has faced barriers in their career. The recipient will gain a bespoke development program, including the chance to work alongside award-winning director Monique Touko as Assistant Director on a major World Premiere. They will receive mentorship from the Royal Exchange artistic team, offering deep insights into the Theatre’s operations and the challenges and opportunities of directing at a large regional theatre. Additionally, the awardee will be Assistant Director of the 20th anniversary ceremony of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting and have the opportunity to workshop their own ideas with professional actors.

 Please read the Information Pack for more details.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates from the Global Majority, who are already Greater Manchester full-time residents.
Candidates should be aged 18 or over.
How to Apply:

Send a covering letter and CV to recruitment@royalexchange.co.uk by 10.00am, Friday 21 February 2025.

Please ensure your covering letter clearly demonstrates how you fulfil the essential criteria as listed in the Information Pack