TJJ4DERBOX THEATRE COMPANY
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr ￿ARCH 2024
FUTURE PLANS
As we look forward to the next tw¢lve months. the trnstees remain con)mitted to ￿lfIllIng our mission to Ignite
creativity. inspir¢ collaboration, and eelebratc the power of live perfonnance. We remain dedicated to fostering
innovative artistic praGtic¢s and creating opportunities for artists, audiences, and participants to ¢ngage deeply with the
creative process.
In 2024, OUT Play Machine Ttaining Programme and HAP School will ¢ontinue to equip artists with the tools to explore
dynamic approaches to theatrc-makiog. ¢ombining tecbnical training with ¢reative methodologies to ellTi¢b their
practice. We will also support the developmeDt of emerging theatre-makers tbrough the IrAcubate NetWOTk. providing
mentorship, resources, and collaborative Oppor￿nIties. This PTogramm¢ will culminate in the Incubator Festival,
offering artists the chance to showcase new work and participate in vital conversation$ 8bout the futsjre of theatre.
Duriog the year planned highligbts includc:
- Yerma, a ffimagining of Lor¢a's cla5$1C:
- Marcus, a studio production exploring bi-ra¢ial identity.
- New int¢rnational colloborations Wlth Europe•D theatre companies, expanding our global reach.
Tinderbox will also maitilaiti its commitmcnl to addressing urgent social issues tbrough art. Parlnerships with
community organisations, sucb as WomeD'S Aid, will continue to focus on using thea1T¢ as a tool for empowermeat,
education, and advocacy.
Through these initiatives, we re&ffirni our coromttment to the transfomwtive power of live perforniance, enswing that
Tinderbox continues to play a vital role in sbaping the cultural landscape of Nortbern Ireland and beyond.
Securing sustsiDable funding Temains essential io Tindctbox's missioEL We are committed to advocating for increased
core ￿ndIti8 while exploring diverse income streams and partnersbips Io sUPPOrt our ambitious artistic and community
prograTumes. StsengtheniDg OUT iCSCTves iemaiD5 a key priority to ensure resilience and safeguard the ¢omp8ny's future,
enabling us to continue i8Thiting creativity io5piring chaog¢ through our work.
We ar¢ ￿llfident that Tirjderbox is in a position to continue trading throughout the fortbconjing year and beyond.
and that agreed pro¢eth]res are operative.