Launched in March 2010, The Genesis Laboratory prides itself on being a bespoke programme.  It has no remit, no agenda and is led by the applications; it thrives on projects that practitioners are excited by. The Genesis Laboratory tries to respond directly and sensitively to the projects that it wishes to support.

Genesis Laboratory projects are often new texts that require a further investment to be taken to the next level.

The Genesis Laboratory is an open access programme, awarding gifted theatre makers with the essential – but often a premium – resources of a financial bursary, space, and collaboration and mentoring from HighTide’s artistic team. 

Genesis Laboratory Artists may receive one or more support elements, in any combination:

• A surgery with HighTide's artistic team, geared at helping you develop your idea creatively and as a producer.

• A Genesis Laboratory bursary of up to £500 to facilitate a week of Research and Development.

• Exclusive use for the week (Monday - Friday, 10:00-18:00) of HighTide Studio at the O₂ Centre NW3 on Finchley Road.

• Mentoring throughout the process from HighTide's Literary Manager who will support the artist(s) in achieving their defined aims.

This programme has been made possible thanks to the generous support of HighTide's partners the Genesis Foundation and 2011 Space Partner, O₂ Centre.

For more information, please contact Rob Drummer, Literary Manager.