Artistic Commission – Cultural Impact Award

We’re excited to launch a commission for the creation of a new / redeveloped performance / theatre piece on the theme of Light and Flight, to be staged at artsdepot’s Pentland Theatre in Barnet on 22 November 2026.

London Borough of Barnet has been awarded a Cultural Impact Award by the GLA, and Barnet Council have awarded funding to artsdepot as the only mid-scale venue in the Borough to commission work as part of a building takeover during the weekend events. The piece will be the culmination of a building takeover at artsdepot and will be performed at least twice on 22 November.

Priority will be given to disabled-led companies and / or companies who have a strong record of working with local communities.

For more information, please download the Commission Callout document on this page.

If you are interested in applying, please send us:

• A short description of your project idea including how it links to the Cultural Impact Award themes
• Indicative budget
• Evidence of relevant experience and track record
• Roles and biographies of key members of the team for the project

Please email your application commissions@artsdepot.co.uk 
Your application should be no more than 4 pages of A4 or a 10 minute video or voice note.
The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 26 January 2026.