Blown Fuse Theatre and Producer Roxanne Carney are delighted to introduce Producer Lab, a 5 workshop series designed to demystify the producing process for early-career creatives, self-producing artists, indie companies and emerging producers.
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Are you an emerging artist, producer, or freelancer struggling to get to grips with the big world of producing? Join the Producer Lab!
Producer Lab is a five-part workshop series designed to demystify the producing process for early-career creatives, self-producing artists, indie companies and emerging producers.
Each session is led by Blown Fuse Theatre’s Executive Producer, Roxanne Carney, and rooted in honest, experience-based learning. The series breaks down the producing process into accessible, hands-on workshops that build your skills, confidence and network.
Sessions are interactive and informal, with space for questions, reflection, and peer connection. Topics include team building, stakeholder partnerships, budgeting, touring, and self-promotion.
Come to one workshop or attend the whole series. These sessions are designed to support the creative work you’re already doing, and help you build what comes next.
Workshops are £20 each, or you can book a bundle of all 5 for £90 (a £10 saving!).
Earlybird Offer: Use code LAB3OFF for £3 off your booking until Sat 6th June!
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Join us for the first in the series of Producer Labs; a dynamic Producing Workshop designed for emerging and indie theatre-makers!
Theatre makers Blown Fuse and Producer Roxanne Carney will share their experiences that have shaped their careers, how they eventually met and made incredible art that reflects real social change.
Then, we’ll explore a real-world collaboration case study with their unforgettable project, “In Her Shoes”. You'll get insights you can apply directly to your own projects finding out when and why a producer was needed for the company, what happened, what happened as a result of collaborating, the big wins and what are the absolute no no’s that they’ll never revisit again. Followed by a short Q&A.
Now, it’s time to turn the spotlight onto you. We’ll lead exercises to help you understand self-promotion. Who you are, what are your strengths and weaknesses, what you’re eager to learn, collaborate on - you never know, there might be someone in the room who matches your skillset…
Come ready to engage, reflect, and connect!
Who is it for?:
This workshop is ideal for early-career or aspiring producers, indie theatre-makers, self-producing artists, emerging theatre companies, stage managers curious about producing, and anyone interested in understanding how creative collaboration happens behind the scenes. It also suits directors, writers and performers looking to better understand how to work with (or become) a producer.
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Ready to build your creative dream team? Join our dynamic 2-hour workshop, designed for emerging theatre-makers, indie producers, directors and self-producing artists.
We’ll unpack the real-life case study of “In Her Shoes” — exploring how we identified roles, filled gaps, elevated ambitions, sourced talent, set fair fees and raised funds to make it all happen.
Through interactive exercises, you’ll reflect on what roles truly matter for your projects, what’s realistic at your scale, and how to pitch your work with clarity and confidence. We’ll challenge you to dream big while staying grounded, helping you leave with a clearer sense of the essential collaborators who will help bring your artistic vision to life.
Finishing with a Q&A.
WHO IS IT FOR?:
Early-career producers, indie theatre-makers, small theatre companies, directors, playwrights, and anyone looking to understand how to assemble, budget, and manage a strong creative team for their projects.
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Join us for this 2-hour workshop designed for theatre-makers, producers, and creative entrepreneurs eager to elevate their projects through smart collaborations.
Using the real-life case study of In Her Shoes, we’ll unpack how the team identified plans, mapped existing resources, spotted gaps, and secured diverse partners — from funders to touring collaborators to participants. You’ll learn how they approached negotiations, made strategic decisions, and ultimately delivered on their ambitions.Through interactive group exercises, you’ll explore alternative partnership opportunities, reflect on your own project’s current hurdles, and clarify who’s already in your corner and who you want at the table. Share brief project statements, exchange feedback, and discover unexpected connections right in the room.
WHO IS IT FOR?:
Early-career producers, indie theatre companies, self-producing artists, creative entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to sharpen their stakeholder strategies and build meaningful, effective partnerships.
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Are you an emerging artist, producer, or freelancer struggling to build clear, realistic budgets for your creative projects? Whether you’ve worked for free, covered costs yourself, or hoped ticket sales would cover it all, this 2-hour workshop is here to help you get smart with your numbers.
The workshop is designed to give you the tools and confidence to break down project costs, identify hidden expenses, and understand what a realistic budget looks like.
You’ll explore real case studies, learn practical tips on how to estimate costs, factor in fair pay, and avoid common budgeting pitfalls. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll map out your own project budgets and leave with a clearer plan of what you need to make your work financially sustainable. Perfect for emerging creatives, indie producers and freelancers eager to sharpen their financial skills and set their projects up for success.
WHO IS IT FOR?:
Emerging artists, self-producing creatives, early- to mid-career producers, freelancers curious about funding models, and anyone transitioning from passion projects to funded work.
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Ready to get your work on stage beyond your home base? Join our 2-Hour Producing Workshop that's jam-packed of juicy details on how to get your show on the road (literally!)
We've designed this workshop to help you learn the essentials of starting a touring journey and demystify the process. We’ll cover how to research and approach venues, decide who your key partners should be, and map out a tour that makes sense for your project.
You’ll also gain practical insights into negotiating fees, drafting contracts, and communicating effectively with presenters. Perfect for emerging artists, producers, managers, and directors, this session gives you the foundational tools to confidently start booking and planning your first tour.
WHO IS IT FOR?:This workshop is designed for: emerging creatives, producers, artists, directors, managers and artists transferring from outdoor bookings/festivals to theatre houses.
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Book all 5 of our Producer Lab workshops and receive £10 off!
All workshops are 2 hours long, and take place from 6-8pm on the following dates:Thursday 26th June: Behind the Curtain: The Art of Producing and Collaboration
Monday 30th June: Find, Fund, Fly: The Art of Teaming Up
Monday 7th July: Who’s Who: Selecting Stakeholders and Picking Partnerships
Thursday 10th July: Budgeting Basics: Building Strong Budgets for Creative Projects
Monday14th July: Your First Tour: How to Pitch, Plan & Partner
About Producer Lab:
Producer Lab is a five-part workshop series designed to demystify the producing process for early-career creatives, self-producing artists, indie companies and emerging producers. Each session is led by Blown Fuse Theatre’s Executive Producer, Roxanne Carney, and rooted in honest, experience-based learning. The series breaks down the producing process into accessible, hands-on workshops that build your skills, confidence and network.
Sessions are interactive and informal, with space for questions, reflection, and peer connection. Topics include team building, stakeholder partnerships, budgeting, touring, and self-promotion.
Come to one workshop or attend the whole series. These sessions are designed to support the creative work you’re already doing, and help you build what comes next.
About Your Host
Roxanne is an events and theatre producer born and bred in Essex. She makes work that creates discussions around social injustices. Roxanne likes making work around ‘the Essex stereotype’, feminism and our environment.
Her professional narrative is filled with supporting and nurturing queer and disabled artists whose stories are captivating and urgent. She is drawn to supporting and making art that reflects on history and inspires change.
As a producer, Roxanne champions work that is political & autobiographical - this can take on many forms as well. She really enjoys nurturing artists and making collaborations happen. She creates accessible and safe spaces for participants, audiences and artists.
Roxanne is Exec Producer of Blown Fuse Theatre, but works with other artists and companies.
Click here to view her website.