THE PITCH PROCESS FOR 2026
Is Now OPEN
Do you have a musical that you've always wanted to direct?
A musical score you want to bring to life?
Perhaps you've always wanted to choreograph?
Then read on...
This year we're changing up our pitch process to make things simpler and easier for people to bring their ideas to us.
STEP 1: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (OPEN FROM 17th MAY - 7th JUNE)
Teams wishing to pitch a production (and not Come From Away) will submit their expression of interest forms using the Google Form on the button below saying "PITCH NOW". Once we receive your expression of interest, we will review it and either green light you to be able to pitch, or we will let you know why it might not be the right time for your production, and invite you to try again.
STEP 2: PITCH DOCUMENTS (DEADLINE : 7th JULY)
Green-lit teams will then have a month to complete their pitch forms, and budgets (document downloads below) before submitting to committee prior to pitch meetings.
STEP 3: PITCH MEETINGS (FROM: 21st JULY)
The final step will be meeting and presenting your pitch to the committee - who will ask questions on the artistic direction, cast opportunities, set & tech, and also the budget - to ensure the show will at the very least, break even. Successful teams will then be notified.
If you have any questions on the pitch process, please do reach out to artisticdirector@centrestage.london
Need some inspiration? Check out a selection of rights holders below!
We are interested in seeing pitches with large casts, and opportunities for ensemble and diverse casting. Click here for information about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
For full information on how to suggest, volunteer or pitch, please download the documents below.
Note: You don't have to be an active member of Centre Stage to participate in the process, but if you are successfully selected to join one of the production teams we will ask you to join/renew as either an onstage or offstage member before work starts on the show.
Pitch guidelines, form and budget tools
Guidance Document
for 2026 Pitch Process
Pitch Form 2026.docx
Budget tool for Bridewell
pitches 2026.xlsx
Budget Tool for Non-Bridewell pitches 2026.xlsx