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Find out about workshops and events coming up in The Nest.

Try It Out at The Nest: Open Mic Night | 16 October, 8pm

Calling all local artists, performers and curious creatives, this is your invite to take the mic at The Nest!

Try It Out is an open, welcoming evening where artists of all disciplines can share up to five minutes of work-in-progress.

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Whether it’s a brand-new poem, a stand-up idea, a song, a dance piece or something totally unexpected, this is your invitation to try it out.

Seasoned performer or first timer, this is a space for testing, sharing, and connecting in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Want to perform? Just turn up on the night and sign up on arrival. Tickets are £5 for the event and can be booked on the event page.

Creative Conversations | 20 November, 6.30pm

Creative Connections are regular workshops for local artists to find out about opportunities and events taking place locally.

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Hosted by our Creative Associate, Sophie Hobson,Creative Connections are a great place to connect and network with like-minded creatives.

Our next workshop takes place in The Nest on Thursday 20 November at 6.30pm.

Head to the event page to book your space for free.

Under construction: Scratch night at The Nest | 20 November, 8pm

Got an idea you’re itching to try out? A scene, script or performance piece that’s still finding its feet? We want to hear from you!

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Under construction is an evening of scratch performances in The Nest, and we’re looking for bold, playful, thought-provoking work from emerging and established theatre-makers from Hampshire, West and East Sussex.

This is a space to test, explore and connect. Whether you’re a solo artist or a collective, we welcome submissions at any stage of development. The vibe is low-pressure, high-creativity, a chance to try things out in front of a supportive audience.

What we're looking for...

New and original short performances or extracts of longer pieces (up to 15 minutes) work-in-progress is welcome — rough edges encouraged! Pieces that can be staged in a small scale studio space.

Artists will be given up to an hour of tech time during the day and £100 to support there work on the day.

To apply, please send us:

A short description of your piece
A bit about you/your company
Any tech requirements (keep it simple)
Links to any relevant work (if you have them)

Please click here to submit an application.