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PANeK (Performing Arts Network Kent) supports the making of theatre and live performance in Kent.

Accidental Collective's performance of Postscript was a huge success at Quarterhouse, Folkestone on 6th June - read report and see trailer at http://www.youtube.com/user/AccidentalCollective

Upcoming PANeK Events …

Wednesday 1st July, 7.30pm, £5 - Work In Progress at Quarterhouse, Folkestone with Amber Glass, Gabrielle Moleta, Little Bulb and Scandalmongers. See www.quarterhouse.co.uk for full booking details.

Thursday 29th October, 5pm, £6 – Canterbury Festival Fringe Forum hosted by PANeK at Bramleys, Orange St, Canterbury followed by Amber Glass' performance of their new play, Steffin, at 8pm.

Summer Opportunities ...

Assessors required for Total Theatre Awards at Edinburgh Festival - will you be at Edinburgh between 7th and 14th August? If so, this is a great opportunity to see shows, analayse your own critical views and be part of an exciting project. (Sorry no cash.) Please contact pippabailey1@btinternet.com and see www.totaltheatre.org.uk for more information.

Residency opportunities at Chisenhale Dance Studios, London - Housewarming - see www.chisenhaledancespace.co.uk for full information about free space for a solo artist and an emerging company to make and show work in August. Apply by 29th June.

More Creative Networking ...

The Business of Creativity continues at the Joiners Shop in Chatham Historic Dockyard till November 2009. For more information and to register see www.the-joiners-shop.co.uk

PANeK was established in 2005 by the arts officers of local authorities in East Kent to support work in East Kent. Kent County Council has now provided additional funding to enable the network to cover the whole of Kent.

PANeK’s services include:

A regular enewsletter for performers and practitioners with information about funding, professional development opportunities, events and other news.
A Go And See fund. Performing arts practitioners who live and work in Kent may apply to the fund for the costs associated with attending events, conferences or training which will further their professional development. Recipients are expected to provide a short report on the event they attend. Please see Reports section. Please contact cathy@panek.org.uk for more details on how to apply.
Networking opportunities. As well as the enewsletter and website, PANeK organises visits, meetings and masterclasses. News of latest events is contained in the enewsletter.
Mentoring and advice. PANeK can provide advice on a variety of issues for performing arts practitioners, including establishing a company, fundraising and publicity. PANeK can put you in touch with other arts organisations and individuals in Kent and beyond who can give specialist support and advice. PANeK can be flexible about your needs and can broker and support mentoring relationships between individuals. Please contact cathy@panek.org.uk for more details.

Join New Work Network for national professional development and networking opportunities.
See http://www.newworknetwork.org.uk