BBC Studios is partnering with the Welsh National Theatre, founded by Michael Sheen earlier this year, to create opportunities for Welsh talent.<\/p>\n
The BBC Studios Drama Productions investment will be used to recruit a lead talent scout for the Welsh Net, a scheme designed by Sheen to create pathways for actors, writers, directors, technical crew and more. Talent will be identified to work for both the Welsh National Theatre and BBC Studios.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere the Welsh Not stifled Welsh expression in the 19th and early 20th century, the ambition of the Welsh Net is to be its champion, creating pathways that have vanished, or never existed, to help talented theatre makers across Wales overcome barriers they face in the industry,” Sheen said. \u201cGrowing up in Port Talbot, playing football on a pitch next to the A48, I always knew there was a chance that a \u2018scout\u2019 might be watching. Someone from the local area tasked by professional clubs to keep an eye out for burgeoning talent. It meant that, no matter how tough that road might ultimately prove to be, the possibility of a pathway to the top flight existed. I want every youngster, amateur and professional performing or working behind the scenes in Wales to have that same potential pathway to the creative top flight.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sharon Gilburd, founding chief executive of Welsh National Theatre, added: \u201cOur partnership with BBC Studios on the Welsh Net is a big moment for the next wave of creative talent from Wales. Not only will the lead culture scout look for talent deserving of wider opportunities on stage, but now thanks to BBC Studios, on screen, building a pipeline for both of our future productions. Exciting times are ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kate Oates, Head of BBC Studios Drama Productions, added: \u201cFinding and fostering new talent is an absolute priority for us and we\u2019re delighted to be partnering with the Welsh National Theatre to find brilliant new Welsh creatives. We are delighted with what we\u2019ve seen from the work already underway and can\u2019t wait for what\u2019s next.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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