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RNCM reveals first artists on joint Creative Incubator with English National Opera

The RNCM has announced the inaugural artists on its new RNCM/ENO Creative Incubator programme – a unique partnership jointly developed with the English National Opera (ENO) to provide space and opportunity for North West-based opera, music, theatre, film, and visual artists to create original work.

Award-winning screenwriter Stefanie Reynolds, composer and multidisciplinary musician Thandanani Gumede, and inclusive dance artist Matthew Rawcliffe will be the first to benefit from the year-long development programme, receiving dedicated workshop and rehearsal space, mentoring, financial support, creative and business skills training, as well as learning, shadowing, and collaborative opportunities with the support of ENO and the RNCM.

The Creative Incubator is rooted in a shared ambition to support innovation in opera-making and to create new ways for audiences and communities to connect with the artform. It will also champion new voices and underrepresented artists, supporting them to build sustainable creative careers.

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