Chris Lancaster's MA Theatre Directing Fund

I’m on a 1 year career break from September 2024 to study the Mountview Theatre Directing MA full-time, and pursue my dream of becoming a professional theatre director. In my previous career as a high school Head of Drama, and in student and community theatre, I’ve told powerful and emotional stories onstage. Now, I want to broaden my impact to reach a wider audience. I’m excited for this opportunity to develop my craft, learn from industry professionals and build my network. The short video above gives a taste of what my days look like and how I am changing my life.

My face lights up when I talk about this MA. I'm excited to be back in theatre spaces to create and direct again. Sharing stories with live audiences is my talent and passion. If you’ve been in my shows, supported backstage or seen one, you know I'm here to tell human stories that need to be experienced and felt. You can see examples of previous productions on my website: https://chrislancasterdirector.wordpress.com

I’ve saved for several years to try to cover the expenses of studying and living, as I have no income this year. I hope you can help me reduce student loan debt by raising funds to cover some of the tuition fees. My initial target is £1500 and we're well on our way! We're all stretched by the cost of living crisis, but any contribution, no matter how small, can help make this dream a reality. You are greatly appreciated. Thank you.