Celebrating the diversity of Nigerian culture
June 13, 2012
30 Nigeria House is part of the London 2012 Festival bringing together leading artists from across the world with the very best from the UK. As the world looks to Stratford during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Theatre Royal Stratford East continues its commitment to new writing and new artists by creating an international platform, seeking original ideas from artists from the UK and abroad and throughout the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Celebrating the diversity of Nigerian culture 30 Nigeria House aims to assist emerging and existing UK-based artists of Nigerian descent and artists residing in Nigeria in developing a new piece of work through an award of £3,000 each.
The chosen 30 will attend the launch of the Nigeria Hospitality House (Nigeria House) for the London 2012 Olympic Games and 8 of these artists will participate in an event to share their work as part ofNigeria House, which is located at the theatre in August.
30 Nigeria House is looking for fresh and dynamic new voices, working in the performing arts. Submissions are welcomed from the art forms of theatre, dance, film animation, poetry, spoken word, and music.
30 Nigeria House also reflects Nigeria’s recognition of its talented people and aspirations to develop the Creative Industries in Nigeria, which are strongly emerging sectors
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
18 JUNE 2012
5PM
For more information:
Jo Melville
30 Nigeria House Project