THE PROJECT PEOPLE
THE PROJECT PEOPLE
Our services
CREATIVE PRODUCING
Need a Creative Producer for your project? Targeted or long-term.
We produce shows and events, creatively. We lead projects, co-produce and provide consultancy. Just let us know what you’re looking for.
As Creative Producers we bring our wealth of experience making, writing and directing performance to every project we work on.
Whether you’re talking about you or your project, send us an email and we can take it from there.
FROM £200 PER DAY
GRANT WRITING SUPPORT
Do you need support writing or planning a funding application? Do you want to know how to make your project appealing to funding bodies?
We can support you building, budgeting, writing and refining a funding application - including Arts Council England DYCPs and NLPGs.
Drop us an email letting us know the funding body, type of application and what kind of support you are looking for and we can speak further.
We get a large number of requests for grant writing support, so we don’t offer this service all year round.
BESPOKE RATES
* Just a note - our grant writing support is always collaborative, we don’t write the entire application for you. If you are looking for someone to write your application from start to finish, we recommend contacting a bid-writer.
pocket producing
We think this one is game-changer.
An in-depth two hour session to create a bespoke strategy for your project. Together we shape your project, give our expert advice and create you a tangible plan. It also includes an additional 30 minute check in with us whenever you need it.
It’s ideal if you have a project you want to kickstart, propel or refresh.
It works best for artists who know what they want their next step to be, but need some energy, advice and clarity from us to get there.
£250 PER SESSION
EMAIL US TO BOOK
EDINBURGH POCKET PRODUCING
Are you taking a show to Edinburgh Fringe 2026?
An in-depth two hour session to create a bespoke strategy specifically for your show at Edinburgh Fringe 2026.
Together we'll work out what you need to get there, what you want to get out of going, and how to use the Fringe as the best springboard for the future of your project. We’ll also answer any questions you have and give you our expert advice on all things Fringe.
It also includes an additional 30 minute check in with us whenever you need it.
This is for you if you want to make the most out of your Edinburgh Fringe 2026.
£250 PER SESSION
access services
with lorna heap
ACCESS consultancy
Bespoke Access Consultancy w/ Lorna Heap
Lorna will work with you to explore how to make your work more accessible to d/Deaf and disabled audiences. Including how to deliver accessible performances, how to integrate access and how to understand your responsibility as an artist/maker/producer.
You’ll also be supported through the practical steps - what, who and how much budget you’ll need to deliver successful and artistically dynamic accessible performance.
Lorna consults across all accessible performance types including captioning, British Sign Language interpretation, audio description and relaxed performances.
BESPOKE RATES
2 hour introductory workshop w/ Lorna Heap
Understand what accessible performances are, how to deliver them and how to make your work more accessible.
This workshop will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what accessible performances are, why they are needed, what your responsibilities are when providing them and the practical steps you can take to make your work more accessible to d/Deaf and disabled audiences.
This workshop is for anyone looking to make their work more accessible - whether this is your first step or you’re already on your journey.
£300 FOR UNFUNDED PROJECTS
£350 FOR FUNDED PROJECTS
ACCESS workshop
EDINBURGH POCKET PRODUCING
ABOUT LORNA HEAP
Lorna is a dynamic and multifaceted theatre professional with over a decade of experience spanning directing, production, performing, writing and accessibility consultancy roles.
Bringing her lived experience of supporting d/Deaf and disabled people and navigating accessibility needs of her own to her work; she has delivered over 130 accessible performances with over 50 venues. She has also educated and empowered more than 20 individual artists and organisations to make their work more accessible for disabled audiences.
Lorna began her career in accessibility as Access Officer at Park Theatre, pioneering their comprehensive programme of accessible performances, collaborating with every department, visiting companies, the venue's Creative Learning programme and forging lasting relationships with other venues across London and the UK. Her work led to the venue receiving the 2017 West End Wilma Award for Creating Accessible Theatre. She has since gone on to work with a diverse range of audiences groups, venues, artists, theatre companies and fellow accessibility providers to deliver accessible performances and share her knowledge and expertise.
I had a pocket producing session with The Project People and it was extremely helpful. We discussed the development of the project so far and brainstormed its future. They have the magic ability to turn your ideas and thoughts into a solid plan with clear steps to work towards. Would recommend them to all independent dance artists like myself!
DELICIA SEFIHA | DANCE ARTIST