Pauline McLynn in Mother Courage and Her Children credit Anthony Robling

For Artists

Red Ladder has a long history supporting artists to launch their careers or develop their projects.

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Writers and theatre makers

Although we're a small team, we want to use our resources to support as many of you as we can, in the best possible way.

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Touring Companies

Are you a touring company interested in showcasing your production on the Red Ladder Local circuit?

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Creatives

We’re interested in supporting and hiring people who are contributing to the theatre ecology in the North of England.

Access

We are trying to be more inclusive in order to work with as many artists as possible. We are a work in progress.

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Resources

We have an online archive which documents our (almost 60 year) theatrical journey so far, and a shop where you can buy scripts and films of past shows.

Red Ladder Alumni

Meet some familiar folk who have helped shape us, and learn about Red Ladder's role in shaping them!