Sanctuary Queer Arts is committed to supporting artists at all stages of development. We engage experienced performing arts professionals, and we are developing a national queer young company. Bridging the gap between these levels of expertise is the Newer Artists Development Programme, for LGBTQIA+ identifying live performance makers of many disciplines. 

Recognising there is little-to-no queer artistic development programmes in Scotland, we felt it was important to implement a scheme that allowed newer artists [not “emerging” artists – that term generally implies an age restriction] to grow their artistry, develop their practice, benefit from one-to-one bespoke mentorship and develop new performances... aiming to facilitate small-scale, tour ready productions.

In 2020 two artists joined the prorgramme mentored by Drew Taylor-Wilson. In May 2021 both artists underwent script development having digitally developed a first draft.

Theo Seddon's production DAWN OF MAN was filmed in July and in October received its digital world premiere as part of our Anniversary Showcase.

The film is available on request, to watch please email drew@sanctuaryqueerarts.com