New Directions

In 2019, Vanishing Point launched New Directions, an initiative that provides training, employment and networking opportunities for early-career directors based in Scotland.

Each year, we provide one early-career director with the opportunity to be our Associate Director. This means being Assistant Director for our main-stage show before going on to direct a small-scale - Unplugged - show which will be performed at venues of varying scales, across Scotland.  

This opportunity aims to support the development of a promising director - enabling them to learn from a professional rehearsal room before putting that learning into practice by directing their own show. As well as the hands-on directing experience, the Associate Director will benefit from a mentoring relationship with the Vanishing Point core staff – tapping into  their knowledge, experience and networks and gaining insight into the operations of an independent theatre company.

This is a paid opportunity - Associate Directors are paid no less than the current ITC/Equity agreed rates. Associate Directors are selected through an application and interview process. Details of our next opportunity will be announced on our website, via social media channels and on Creative Scotland’s Opportunities page.

Previous Associate Directors:

The Metamorphosis / The Metamorphosis: Unplugged – Joanna Bowman
The Dark Carnival / The Dark Carnival: Unplugged – Nikki Kalkman

Prior to the launch of New Directions in 2019, we offered one Assistant Director post each year.

Previous Assistant Directors:

Bluebeard's Castle & The 8th Door - Jim Manganello (Scottish Opera Emerging Artist)
The Destroyed Room - Sarah Short 
Tomorrow - Becky Hope Palmer (FST Assistant Director Bursary Placement)
Wonderland - Rebecca Morris
Interiors - Rosie Kellagher