Corey Campbell is to join Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre on a three-month placement as part of the Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme (RTYDS).
The Belgrade is one of only five theatre companies across England to join up with the RTYDS—the country’s “longest-running and most influential training scheme for young directors”.
Campbell graduated from Birmingham School of Acting in 2013. He founded theatre company Strictly Arts alongside fellow graduate Reaya Sealey. The company is part of the Belgrade’s Springboard initiative which supports artists and companies to develop the next chapter of their careers.
During his placement Campbell will work with director Katie Posner on Made in India, a new co-production with Tamasha in association with Pilot Theatre. It tells the story of a woman whose trip to a surrogacy clinic in Gujurat is her last hope of becoming a mother. The play will run in the Belgrade’s B2 auditorium from 24 January until 4 February.
Campbell said, “I’m delighted to be working with Katie Posner on this fantastic new play through the Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme. It’s an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and to continue my professional development as a theatre director. I can’t wait to start rehearsals in January.”
Belgrade associate director Justine Themen said, “since working with Corey through our Springboard initiative we know how much potential he has and are really proud to be involved in his development as a director.”