The Hodgkiss Director Award 2027 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 opportunity to be the Assistant Director on the World Premiere of SHOOTERS by Tolu Okanlawon.

We welcome and encourage applicants from the Global Majority.

Please read the Information Pack for full details of the Hodgkiss Director Award 2027 and how to apply. 

If you have any questions or would like to hear more information about the Award, you are welcome to attend either of the online sessions listed below. Please email recruitment@royalexchange.co.uk if you’d like to attend, stating clearly your preferred date:

Wednesday 7 October @ 1.00pm – information session on Zoom with Katie Greenall

Thursday 22 October @ 6.30pm – information session on Zoom with Emma Baggott