Hello! We want to make the application process as easy as possible.
The Make Your Mark Panel are happy to receive applications either as a completed form or as a short video (maximum 2 minutes long). We would like you to provide us with a few basic details and answer two questions about why you’re applying. The Panel want to hear from you; they want to you to tell them what this opportunity would mean to you. Please note you need to be resident in North Devon.
DETAILS
Full Name:
Age:
Preferred Pronouns or Gender:
Address including Post Code:
Email address:
Phone Number:
Access Requirements:
Confirmation of Availability:
- Weekend Workshop: Saturday October 11th & 12th 10am – 5pm both days
- Weekend Rehearsal: Sunday November 9th daytime, times to be confirmed
- Evening Performance: Monday November 10th times to be confirmed
On Monday November 10th, workshop participants will have an opportunity (if they wish to) to present their work to a small invitation ONLY audience, including friends and family. The performance will be in a private space at The Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple with Ed Gaughan present to host and support participants.
The details you provide us with will be held securely by Landmark Theatres.
QUESTIONS
1. Why Are You Applying?
In up to 200 words, tell us a bit about yourself.
Let us know if you have any writing and / or performance experience.
We’d love to hear from people who don’t have experience, and who would jump at the chance to have a go. No experience necessary!
2. How will this opportunity support your creative dreams and ambitions?
In up to 100 words tell us how being part of this project will help you to explore your ideas, dreams and ambitions.
CRITERIA
Ed Gaughan and our Make Your Mark Panel will look at your application, their selection criteria will be simple. They want to hear about your interests, your ambitions and why you’d like this opportunity to learn about comedy writing and performance. Remember no prior experience is needed!
APPLICATION FORM
You can download the form HERE.
Please send your completed form to fiona.fraser-smith@landmarktheatres.co.uk
VIDEOS (Maximum 2 Minutes Long)
You can record a video on your mobile phone, there’s no need to spend time on lots of editing, the panel just want an opportunity to hear from you either in writing or by watching a short video.
In your video please also answer the questions in the Application Form here.
If you’re sending a video, share it with Fiona via platforms like WeTransfer or upload them to your own online accounts such as YouTube or Vimeo. If you use accounts like YouTube or Vimeo, please password protect and send Fiona an email with both the link and password.
Once you’ve sent your application Fiona will share it with Ed Gaughan and the Make Your Mark Panel who will be involved in the selection process.
Application Decision: By 5pm on Monday September 29th.
In the meantime, please remember to keep these dates free:
- Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October: Workshop 10am – 5pm both days
- Sunday 9th November: Rehearsal daytime, times to be confirmed
- Monday 10th November 2025: Evening performance (times to be confirmed)
If you have any questions, please contact fiona.fraser-smith@landmarktheatres.co.uk
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Ed Gaughan
Ed Gaughan
Ed Gaughan grew up in Barnstaple, he’s a critically acclaimed, award-winning writer, comedian, director, musician and composer working across stage, screen and audio.
“A massive talent” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian.
He’s the voice of Baron Greenback in BBC’s Dangermouse, Gideon in Sky TV’s Brassic (to which he’s also a contributing writer) and the co-creator, co-writer and star of the BAFTA and BIFA nominated movie Skeletons, which won the ‘Michael Powell Award for Cinema’ at The Edinburgh Film Festival. Ed is a ‘Peter Sellers Award for Comedy’ nominee.
“Skeletons, the finest cult film to have come from Britain since ‘Withnail And I” Film4
Much in demand as a comedy writer/ director, he has created numerous live shows with some of the UK’s most loved stand ups, sketch teams and clowns, including Josie Long, Milton Jones, Pappy’s, Barry Cryer and Spymonkey.
As a screen actor, Ed has appeared in numerous films and TV shows including Black Mirror (CH4) The Regime (HBO) and Fantastic Beasts 2. A prolific voice actor, he has given life to a multitude of characters in animation (Dangermouse, Q Pootle 5, Capture The Flag), and regularly appears on BBC Radio 4. Ed lends his many voices to an abundance of Podcasts including Pushkin Industries smash hit ‘Cautionary Tales’ and Audibles recent Agatha Christie reboots.
