PROPEL associates
Meet the exciting artists that are developing new performance work as PROPEL associates!
The PROPEL associate programme is designed to help artists with developing and creating both new work and their practice. Successful applicants become PROPEL associates for 20 months and have access to rehearsal space, mentoring sessions and opportunities to present work. We define artists as individuals or companies that create work for live performance.
We aim to recruit new PROPEL associate artists each year, if you’d like to find out more about the programme and want to keep an eye on when our applications open visit our artist development page
Our 2023/2024 PROPEL associates
Amies and Clements
Amies and Clements, founded by Steph and Teddy, is a musical theatre writing team. Based in Southampton, they have been working together for over 10 years. During their association with MAST they will be working on a brand new, modernised adaptation of Five Children and IT.
Curious Pheasant
Curious Pheasant, led by Becky and Dan, aims to explore traditional pieces of theatre in non-traditional ways and has created three productions so far. During their association with MAST they will be developing a new production of Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful.
GASP! Theatre Company
GASP! Theatre Company, led by Alex and Sophie, is an all-female theatre company. They aim to create comedic performances that are farcical, daring and intelligently silly. During their association with MAST they will develop a new production titled Girls will be Girls.
Harley Truslove
Harley Truslove is a non-binary poet and writer who lives in Southampton whose work focuses on identity and the body. They aim to use their association with MAST to develop work centred around being transgender. They’ll explore how that changes the relationship to oneself, using a mix of poetry and stage performance.
Ri Baroche
Ri Baroche is a non-binary trans writer, performer, musician and drag artist. They focus on examining things that don’t normally co-exist, the parts of ourselves that cause friction and sparks. During their association with MAST they will be developing a new musical-comedy Trutopia!.
Southampton Fringe
Southampton Fringe (SO:Fringe) will be a three-day festival in July 2024. Taking over six venues in Southampton, the festival will provide another platform to showcase the talents of the city. During their association with MAST, the SO:Fringe team will develop the plans for the fringe to ensure its longevity.
Theatre for Life
Theatre for Life is an arts and health organisation working with marginalised groups, the NHS and community groups. They make theatre with the community and for the community. Their work has a strong focus on shared experiences and improved physical and mental health. During their association with MAST they will be developing a new health project titled When Puberty meets Menopause.
Vicki Hargreaves
Vicki Hargreaves is a choreographer, director and producer who creates exceptional experiences for young children. Vicki has choreographed and toured four successful family dance shows nationally. During her association with MAST Vicki will be developing a new show for babies and their grown-ups.