Making An Entrance is a development programme for artists identifying as LGBTQIA+, questioning or thinking about their gender/sexuality who are entering the industry and starting out in theatre and performance. The programme takes a nurturing approach to supporting artists to help craft skills needed to bring their whole selves to the work.

Making An Entrance is supported by Jerwood Arts and delivered in partnership with The HopBarn Centre for Music and Creative Performance and In Good Company, the Midlands flagship artist development programme.

We’re at a critical moment for LGBTQIA+ people, as conversation swings from encouraging to hostile daily, requiring resilience, resourcefulness and steadfast solidarity. We’re delighted to receive Jerwood Arts’ Development Programme Fund as it will enable Milk Presents to offer transformational opportunities for our LGBTQIA+ community. It provides vital paid experience in the independent sector, transforming how early career artists develop, and recognises the relevance & benefit of independent artist led training. We are so excited to find and meet exceptional artists and support them as they step out.