Mentor Creatives Scheme

Call out for Mentees

Liverpool’s Royal Court – with support from Shakespeare North Playhouse and Curious Minds – is launching its Mentor Creatives programme to help develop and nurture Global Majority creatives working right across the artistic sector.

We are looking for ambitious and determined individuals from within the artistic community – be they writers, directors, actors or designers – so that our mentors can help them take their careers and professional development to the next level.

You might be a newly graduated student, or perhaps you’re looking for a mid-career boost. Whatever stage you are at, if you have a hunger to grow and make the most of mentorship, we want to hear from you.

One-on-One Mentorship Engage in regular, focused sessions with your mentor, receiving individualized attention and advice tailored to your specific needs.

Goal Setting and Achievement Work with your mentor to set realistic and attainable goals, and develop
a strategic plan to achieve them

Skill Development Gain new skills and knowledge through expert guidance, enhancing your
competencies and making you more competitive in your field.

Regular Networking Opportunities Expand your professional network by connecting with other mentees, mentors and mentees who have been through the process already, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations.

Continuous Support Benefit from ongoing support and encouragement, ensuring you stay motivated and on track to achieve your aspirations during and after the programme ends.

Recruitment will take place throughout August and the programme will begin in September 2024 and run until July 2025.

To register your interest please email harvey@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com by 14 August 2024.

Call Out For Mentors

Liverpool’s Royal Court, in partnership with Shakespeare North Playhouse and Everyman & Playhouse Theatres – is launching a new mentoring programme to help develop and nurture 10 creatives from the GEM working right across the artistic sector.

We are looking for outstanding professionals from within the artistic community – be they writers, directors, actors or designers – to offer their time, knowledge and expertise to help our mentees take their careers to the next level.

As a mentor, your key responsibilities will be:
Turning up Key to the mentor / mentee relationship is trust and reliability. You will need to commit to your mentee and will be responsible for arranging and scheduling periodic face to face meetings with them, as well maintaining regular communication via email as
needed.

Providing encouragement and motivation Everybody faces some challenges during their professional development and without guidance they can be left feeling disengaged and lacking in motivation. A mentor is a crucial source of motivation and encouragement to nurture and develop talent.

Being a role model As a mentor, you will provide an example of professionalism, integrity and positivity.

Offering feedback Providing honest, constructive and actionable feedback is an essential part of a mentor’s job. You will also be open to feedback from your mentee to help you grow into the most affective mentor you can be.

Setting goals By setting achievable goals for your mentee, you will help them reach where they want to be, step by step. These goals will also provide a focus for each mentoring session and keep your mentee engaged with their development.

Listening Actively listening is one of the most important things a mentor can do. Your mentees need a safe space where they can voice their goals, thoughts, fears and concerns without judgement or rebuke.

If you are a member of the GEM and would like to support others in the sector to reach their full potential and benefit from your experience and knowledge, we want to hear from you.

Alongside Liverpool’s Royal Court, Everyman Playhouse and Shakespeare North Playhouse, the project is supported by Curious Minds, PH Holt Charitable trust and Liverpool BID. there is a nominal fee available
to Mentors to cover their time spent on the project.

Recruitment will take place throughout August and the programme will begin in September 2024 and run until July 2025.

For more details and to register your interest in becoming a Mentor on the Mentor Creatives Programme, please email a CV to harvey@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com by July 31st.