Skip to content
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Account
  • Log In
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Account
  • Log In
Explore Liverpool logo white
  • WHAT’S ON
  • OFFERS
  • GUIDES
  • JOBS
  • FOOD & DRINK
    • Gaucho
    • Best Restaurants
  • THINGS TO DO
    • Strawberry Field
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
  • HOTELS
    • Malmaison
    • Classy Nest
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE
  • WHAT’S ON
  • OFFERS
  • GUIDES
  • JOBS
  • FOOD & DRINK
    • Gaucho
    • Best Restaurants
  • THINGS TO DO
    • Strawberry Field
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
  • HOTELS
    • Malmaison
    • Classy Nest
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE

Unity Theatre team up with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse to support more artists

  • February 23, 2021
  • Editor
Unity team up with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse to support more artists

Unity Theatre has announced the success of their three-week fundraising campaign to raise money to support more Liverpool artists, today they will be reopening applications for their Open Call programme to support up to 12 more artists with income, creative opportunity and welfare support following the pandemic. These artists will join the 12 that have already been announced as part of Unity’s 2021 Season.

Unity team up with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse to support more artists

In total the Crowdfunder has exceeded it’s £7500 target and raised over £10,300, allowing Unity to fund 12 additional artists. This figure includes a donation of £2500 from neighbours Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.

The purpose of Unity’s Open Call was not only to provide Liverpool artists with money and the chance to perform again after the pandemic removed most work, but also to ensure that a diverse group of artists could access this opportunity. This new collaboration with the Everyman and Playhouse will build on this work and will fund at least two additional artists, with a focus on ethnically diverse theatre makers.

Gordon Millar, CEO and Artistic Director of Unity says:

“We have been blown-away by the response to our fundraising campaign to support additional Liverpool artists through our Open Call programme. It has been such a difficult time for live performers, with income streams and creative outlets restricted. Witnessing the support of the public these past three weeks and the immense generosity they have shown toward the city’s artists proves what we already knew about creativity being a cornerstone of our city. Collaboration is also a crucial part of what makes Liverpool’s artistic community thrive, so we are delighted to be working with our friends at Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse for this second wave of Open Call applications. By exceeding our target, we are able to double the number of artists we can support, so we are extremely grateful to all who donated”. 

Mark Da Vanzo, CEO of Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse theatres, explained why the theatres chose to support The Unity:

“It is so important, especially now, that we come together to champion and help develop emerging artists. There is a wealth of creativity in Merseyside that deserves to be celebrated and seen. We commend the Unity on this brilliant initiative and are delighted to be involved”.

The first 12 artists supported by Unity through the Open Call Programme have already been announced, you can read more about them here. In early-April Unity will share full details of their work alongside information about the additional artists the Crowdfunder money has allowed them to support.

To find out more and apply for Unity’s Open Call Programme, including the two places funded by Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, please click here. Artists who previously applied for the Open Call need not resubmit their application as the panel are already in the process of shortlisting from those submitted in December. Applicants can resubmit with any updates or enter a second application.

READ MORE: New partners for Liverpool’s ‘Song For Kindness’ contest in memory of John Lennon

Share:

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
LinkedIn

Social Media

Facebook-f Youtube X-twitter Instagram Linkedin Threads

Related Posts

Volunteers sought to try out ‘Tap and Go’ ticketing system

Volunteers sought to try out ‘Tap and Go’ ticketing system

May 15, 2025
New Lord Mayor to be sworn in at Liverpool Town Hall

New Lord Mayor to be sworn in at Liverpool Town Hall

May 14, 2025
Liverpool-Manchester Railway plan could unlock £90bn economic boost

Liverpool-Manchester Railway plan could unlock £90bn economic boost

May 14, 2025
This City Is Ours will return for a second series on iPlayer and BBC One

This City Is Ours will return for a second series on iPlayer and BBC One

May 11, 2025

Categories

  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
  • Registration
  • Login
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
  • Registration
  • Login
PrevPreviousNew partners for Liverpool’s ‘Song For Kindness’ contest in memory of John Lennon
NextPunch Tarmey’s Liverpool has installed a replica of The ‘Guinness’ St. James GateNext

Latest Posts

Tony Bellew & Gethin Jones to host Goodison Park Ceremony

Tony Bellew & Gethin Jones to host Goodison Park Ceremony

Volunteers sought to try out ‘Tap and Go’ ticketing system

Volunteers sought to try out ‘Tap and Go’ ticketing system

Liverpool Football Club Victory Parade: Planned Route and FAQs

Liverpool Football Club Victory Parade: Planned Route and FAQs

Popular Woolton Village eatery Botanico unveils new beer garden

Popular Woolton Village eatery Botanico unveils new beer garden

Stay in the loop
Never miss a thing! Stay up to date with all the best articles, events and offers from across Liverpool!

By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Conditions and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Explore Liverpool about news, events, offers and partner promotions. We never share your information with anyone.

Stay in the loop

Never miss a thing! Stay up to date with all the best articles, events and offers from across Liverpool!

By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Conditions and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Explore Liverpool about news, events, offers and partner promotions. We will never share your information.

Keep In Touch

Twitter Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in Threads Instagram
Explore Liverpool logo white

Explore Liverpool is a central hub for the Liverpool City Region, helping not only visitors and students but also residents of the city.

EXPLORE MORE

  • Directory
  • LIVE Webcam
  • WhatsAppenin'
  • Newsletter
  • Weather Forecast

USEFUL LINKS

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Login
  • Add Listing
  • Contact
To find out more, please visit our Terms and Conditions page here.

© 2025 Explore Liverpool. All rights reserved.

 
Change Location
Find awesome listings near you!

Notifications