Masterclass – Accessible Funding with Deepa Shastri and Roxanne Carney
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In light of the recent changes being implemented across the arts sector, in order to better enable accessibility for arts funding bodies, the Mercury Theatre and Graeae would like to invite you to a brand-new Masterclass.
Accessible Funding with Deepa Shastri and Roxanne Carney, in association with Mercury Creatives will take place from 10.30am – 12pm on Sat 17 Jan.
In a panel led by Deepa Shastri from Arts Council England and theatre producer Roxanne Carney, you will be guided through the support available for artists who are facing accessibility barriers in applying to organisations for funding.
Afterwards, the space shall remain available for a chance to chat with your fellow artists.
Spaces are limited, so book your free place early to avoid disappointment.
If you book and can no longer attend nearer the time, please let our Box Office know as someone else could take your space.
Plus, you are also welcome to stick around afterwards for a captioned performance of our pantomime, Mother Goose at 2pm. Tickets are available separately at an additional cost to be arranged by yourself, and tickets are subject to availability. Log in to your account or contact our Box Office if you are part of our Access For All scheme and need assistance with booking tickets.
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Deepa Shastri
Deepa Shastri
Roxanne Carney
Roxanne Carney is a theatre producer with over 10 years’ experience working across live art and contemporary theatre. She has produced more than 20 projects with companies such as Dibby Theatre, Blown Fuse Theatre and Scottee & Friends and has secured over £1 million in funding for creative and community-led work. Her projects include supporting award-winning shows like Fat Blokes (Assistant Producer) and producing small to mid-scale, access-focused work for artists and organisations across the UK (Vijay Patel’s Brotherly, Otherly Disorderly, Teatro Vivo’s The Mystery of the Missing Market and Jamal Harewood’s The Privileged. Roxanne specialises in fundraising, tour booking, creative logistics and building inclusive structures that support artists and participants. Launched in 2025, Roxanne leads a new producing company, House of Carney, dedicated to platforming original, urgent stories.
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