The ITV Theatre Director Scheme (previously the Channel 4 Director Scheme) is the UK's longest running and most influential training scheme for young directors.

Participating Theatres for 2009 are:
The Octagon Bolton
The New Vic Theatre Newcastle Under Lyme
The National Theatre of Scotland ( funding to be confirmed)

"For five decades this brilliant and highly practical scheme has made a major contribution to the success of live theatre. Long may it continue to seek out, train and foster the very best of young British talent."
Lord Attenborough CBE (Patron)

"ITV has a long and proud history in drama and supporting this scheme is an exciting and worthwhile way to uphold that tradition. As a company we strive to nurture talent across the board and this is an excellent opportunity for us to do just that outside of our core business."
Michael Grade CBE (Patron)

"The scheme shines like a good deed in a naughty world. May it long continue."
Michael Billington (Patron)

Patrons

Lord Attenbourgh CBE
Michael Billington
Michael Boyd
Annie Castledine
Michael Grade CBE
Michael Grandage
Sir Peter Hall CBE
Thelma Holt CBE
David Lan
Phyllida Lloyd
Adrian Noble
Sir Trevor Nunn CBE
Dame Diana Rigg
Brian Tesler CBE

Contact

The ITV Theatre Director Scheme
c/o The Young Vic
66 The Cut
London
SE1 8LZ

T – 0207 922 2800
E – itvtheatredirectorscheme@youngvic.org

The scheme is administered by the Young Vic.
www.youngvic.org