All of the venues in Oxfordshire have put together a document detailing what spaces they have available and what they can offer to theatre makers.

A guide to the physical assets available for hire to artists in Oxfordshire.

A guide to designing and printing posters and flyers for your show.

A guide to writing marketing copy for your show. Or: how to make audiences sit up and take an interest!

A guide to writing and distributing a press release.

Funding Central is a national search engine for grants (covers all sectors, not just theatre). You fill in your profile with the type of funding/grants you are  looking for and get a regular newsletter every few weeks with available grants and upcoming deadlines. Other information on fundraising techniques is available on the website.

Advice and opportunities for touring shows. Their resources page contains articles on everything from marketing to access to finance.

The free national listings site for artists and programmers.

The Society of British Theatre Designers have put together a guide for emerging directors on how to find and hire a designer.

Oxford is part of Equity’s vital network of branches throughout the UK, which give members a voice in the union and much more.

Oxford’s BECTU Rep at the New Theatre is Jane Connolly. Her email address is fairyflit26@yahoo.co.uk

Julie’s Bicycle is dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of the arts. They have comprehensive PDF guides for every aspect of theatre making.